Community Safety and Well-Being
Improving safety and well-being
We’re working to create a community where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging and is able to meet their needs
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Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Background, goals and highlights of the plan to make our communities safe and healthy -
911 Responses
Improving our response to 911 calls involving mental health and / or substance use -
Situation Table
A community-based model to support those at risk for harm and / or victimization -
Building Safer Communities
Preventing youth involvement in crime and Building Safer Communities Grant Program -
Substance Use Strategy
Developing a multi-year, coordinated approach to substance use in Niagara -
Poverty Reduction Strategy
Niagara's first strategy to prevent and end poverty, and increase wellbeing -
Gun and Gang Prevention Strategy
Preventing youth crime through community-based initiatives and supporting youth well-being
Advisory committee
The development and implementation of the Region's plan is guided by a multi-sectoral advisory committee with representatives from across the human services system.
Provincial mandate and Council alignment
As of Jan. 1, 2019, the Police Services Act requires municipalities to develop and adopt community safety and well-being plans.
Our plan aligns with Council's strategic priority of ensuring an Equitable Region. The Region seeks to provide opportunities for a safe and inclusive Niagara by listening and responding to our community needs and planning for future growth.
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