Introduction and Brief History

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2 Introduction and Brief History Our Vision: Thunder Bay is a safe and welcoming city. Our Mission: We will engage the community in the task of preventing crime, increasing safety and security, and fostering the well-being of everyone in Thunder Bay.

3 Introduction and Brief History Guiding Principles We: Believe effective action is based on knowledge, research and experience. Prevent crime through addressing its root causes. Build on the strength and capacities of our communities. Collaborate with our communities on solutions and actions. Include a diversity of voices. Value respect and compassion in our attitudes and actions. Believe everyone has responsibility for making the city safe and welcoming

4 Recognizing Local Heroes and Initiatives The success of the Crime Prevention Council can be attributed to its diverse membership. When so many organizations come together for a common purpose, good things happen. Chris Adams, Executive Officer, Thunder Bay Police Service

5 Partnering For Change We want to let victims know they are not alone and have support and people in the community they can turn to. Thunder Bay and Area Victim Services Board President Elect Miranda Thibeault.

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8 Supporting Strong Neighbourhoods Having a Council committed to looking at ways to prevent crime and build understand and community is so much better than simply reacting after the fact. Keith Nymark, Jane s Walk Leader

9 Building a Restorative Community The focus of the circle is on repairing relationships that have been broken and creating the opportunity for everyone to remember, renew and restore their connections to each other. Elder Billy Lewis

10 Building a Respectful and Inclusive Community It means being nice and kind and loving to people. Seven year old City Hall Sounds Participant Everyone knows that violence begets violence and breeds more hatred. We need to find our way together. Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Author of I shall not Hate

11 Assessing Neighbourhood Safety The CPTED program is a natural fit for the Zone Watch members to participate in. We hope that they will be armed with information that will help develop community level crime prevention initiatives. Constable Julie Tilbury, Thunder Bay Police Service

12 By the Numbers 12 community events 5 neighbourhood gatherings and community conversations 3 workshops 2 education campaigns over 30 respect. presentations 398 Facebook likes (as of Sept. 29) over 15 media interviews and articles (print, online, TV, radio)

13 By the Numbers $867,600 Public Safety grant from National Crime Prevention Centre, with National Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (three-year, ongoing) $30,200 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to support a Restorative Neighbourhood Hub Pilot Project in the Windsor/Picton/Blucher neighbourhood $6,250 in sponsorship dollars to support the 4 th annual Mayor s Community Safety Awards

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15 Thunder Bay Crime Prevention Council City of Thunder Bay Citizen and Youth Representatives Children s Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay Children s Centre Thunder Bay Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales Creighton Youth Services Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board Downtown Business Zones Elizabeth Fry Society Fort William First Nation John Howard Society of Thunder Bay Kairos Community Resource Centre Lakehead District School Board Lakehead Social Planning Council Métis Nation of Ontario Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Ontario Provincial Police St. Joseph s Care Group Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Thunder Bay Counselling Centre Thunder Bay District Health Unit Thunder Bay Drug Strategy Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre Thunder Bay Police Service Thunder Bay Sexual Abuse & Sexual Assault Counselling & Crisis Centre Union of Ontario Indians Urban Aboriginal Strategy Together we can make Thunder Bay a safer and more welcoming city.