Alberta Crime Prevention Week
Begins this Sunday, May 10th through May 16th and is an important event for all Albertans throughout our province. Various events will be held that help raise awareness of important issues surrounding the subject of crime prevention. We can all play a role in reducing crime and actively engaging others to help!
As an active Crime Prevention Practitioner myself, I’m constantly reminded that some of the most important work being done is by community members and volunteers. In my experience this ranges from our youth to seniors and also includes various corporations and non-profit organizations that are doing their part to increase awareness and public safety in the communities they serve. All it takes is a willingness to try and make a difference and the impact can be significant.
There are many Crime Prevention programs and initiatives underway in both our province and throughout our country. Funding opportunities are also available by tapping into various crime prevention grants that support the prevention of crime in our communities. For further information visit the Government of Alberta – Solicitor General & Public Security or contact your local Police Service for more information on how you can get involved in preventing crime in your community.
It’s important to recognize that as individuals we all possess unique characteristics and abilities. This allows for endless opportunities to share our ideas and help create new innovative solutions that may address some of society’s most pressing issues relating to crime. We live in challenging times and are currently facing tuff economic conditions. However, it’s important to recognize our potential and adopt an attitude of persistence that is sustained through hope and optimism. You are important and you can make a difference!
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Hi Steve, website looks good
Wayne.
You have hit the nail on the head. Crime prevention is a community effort and must not rely solely on the RCMP. We as a whole who make up our community must group together to take back our streets. This can be done by the way your article has spoken of. We in Anders and Ingelwood are in the process of doing just that. We are looking forward to the changes that we as community members can achieve in our applying these methods.