The National Crime Prevention Strategy, National Crime Prevention Centre.613-954-1721 The Society for Children and Youth of BC. For its Child and Youth Friendly Communities program through orientation workshops and community support workshops. By providing regional workshops, the project is improving the safety and well-being of children and youth, ultimately leading to safer communities. 604-433-4180 $38,500 Abbotsford Police Department The Abbotsford Police Department is the police force for the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. The force was established in 1955 as the Matsqui Police Department and was renamed when Matsqui and Abbotsford amalgamated in 1995 to become the City of Abbotsford. . For its Community Resource Tool Belt project. In an effort to assist in timely and effective problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. for police and community service providers, a tool belt will be provided to on duty officers to help refer people in need of assistance to community services, such as counseling or crisis housing services. 604-864-4718 $30,500 The Asante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), pattern of physical, developmental, and psychological abnormalities seen in babies born to mothers who consumed alcohol during pregnancy. , Maple Ridge. For its Changing Time--Looking Closer at FAS project which provides training opportunities and raises public awareness about the impact of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Through workshops and professionals, families are learning about the everyday challenges faced by individuals affected by FAS. 604-467-7101 $15,000 The Child, Family and Community Research Program, School of Social Work, University of Victoria. For the Adults with FAS/E: Addressing the Challenges of Daily Living project which conducts case studies of individuals living with FAS/E to determine what support strategies work best. The production of an educational video to serve as a resource for those living with FAS/E, service providers, and policy makers, is also part of the project. 250-721-8202 $31,750 Port McNeill RCMP Community Justice Programs Committee. To develop the Youth Crime Video, "CHOICE". Youth are being engaged in the production and dissemination dissemination Medtalk The spread of a pernicious process–eg, CA, acute infection Oncology Metastasis, see there of a video intended to prevent youth from engaging in criminal activities by focusing on the consequences of crime. Dissemination will take place through peer-based training to schools. 250-956-4114 $33,000 Lytton First Nation The Lytton First Nation is a First Nations government located in the Fraser Canyon region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. While it is the largest of all Nlaka'pamux bands, unlike all other governments of the Nlaka'pamux (Thompson) people, it is not a member of any of . For its Crime Prevention and Youth Development project, which is assisting at-risk youth to make socially responsible decisions. The intent of the curriculum of activities, developed by local RCMP, Elders, and community organizations, is to prevent youth from involvement in the criminal justice system. 250-455-2304 $50,000 The Sezqeltqin Health Centre-Adams Lake Indian Band, in Chase. To develop the Breaking Boundaries-A Positive Approach to Crime Prevention. Exercises and activities appropriate for preschool to age 17 are used to enhance self-confidence and respect of others and to develop a greater awareness of the law, crime prevention, and safety. 250-679-7726 $28,006 The College of the Rockies The College of the Rockies is a Canadian public community college, located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada. The main campus is in Cranbrook, with regional campuses in Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere, and Kimberley. , Kimberley Campus. For its Crime Prevention Needs Assessment for Kimberley. The support goes toward the development of a crime prevention needs assessment, which helps identify the root causes of crime in the community. The needs assessment also assists in community planning, coordination of crime prevention initiatives, and the development of a crime prevention framework. 250-489-8272 $10,000 The Greater Trail Community Health Council. For Phase II of its Trail Gatekeeper In an H.323 IP telephony or video environment, a gatekeeper is a device that manages domains and provides call control. It is used to translate user names into IP addresses, to authenticate users and to manage network resources. Program. This project focuses on reducing fear of crime and isolation for seniors. Through a senior friendly telephone service, seniors are contacted by a volunteer several times a week to ensure their safety, health and well-being. The project will be replicated for other Canadian communities as well. 250-364-2232 $22,500 The Burns Lake Community Development Association. For its New Visions Initiative for Youth project to support students to live non-violent and productive lives. A curriculum, that recognizes the need for special considerations for students affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), is being developed for grades 8 and 9 students in the area. 250-692-7577 $20,300. The Elizabeth Fry Elizabeth Fry (née Gurney; 21 May 1780 – 12 October 1845) was an English prison reformer, social reformer and, as a Quaker, a Christian philanthropist. Fry was a major driving force behind new legislation to make the treatment prisoners more humane, and she was Society of Prince George Prince George, city (1991 pop. 69,653), central British Columbia, Canada, at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. It is a railroad division point and a distribution center for a lumber region. . For The Elder and Youth Empowerment Youth empowerment is an attitudinal, structural, and cultural process whereby young people gain the ability, authority, and agency to make decisions and implement change in their own lives and the lives of other people, including youth and adults. Project which has been designed to help young at-risk Aboriginal mothers to become responsible parents and adults. The project is matching young mothers with Elders in the community in order to provide a mutually beneficial Adj. 1. mutually beneficial - mutually dependent interdependent, mutualist dependent - relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture" exchange of ideas, experiences, values, and cultural traditions. A model and training manual are being developed in order to help other communities implement a similar type of initiative. 250-563-1113 $47,000 The Tsay Keh Dene dene n. Chiefly British A sandy tract or dune by the seashore. [Possibly East Frisian düne, a sand dune; akin to dune. First Nation. For its Tsay Keh Dene Safe and Healthy Community Project. By providing training workshops on self-esteem, drug and alcohol awareness, and leadership and mentoring, this project aims to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth living in the Fort Ware area. 250-562-8882 $50,000 North West--The Stewart Youth Community Development Society. For its Stewart Youth Community Development Project. This project aims to promote healthy lifestyle choices for youth by developing a bullying prevention program offered through community workshops that focus on self-esteem, problem solving, and leadership skills. 250-636-2472 $5,000 The Taku River The Taku River is a river running from British Columbia, Canada to the northwestern coast of North America, at Juneau, Alaska. During the eighteenth century and early nineteenth century, the Taku Indians controlled the trade routes on the river and compelled natives of the Tlingit First Nation. For its Building Bridges for a Safer Community project. By developing an Elder/Youth mentoring program that provides anger management training and workshops on drug and alcohol awareness, this project aims to reduce crime and victimization victimization Social medicine The abuse of the disenfranchised–eg, those underage, elderly, ♀, mentally retarded, illegal aliens, or other, by coercing them into illegal activities–eg, drug trade, pornography, prostitution. , and to promote and facilitate well-being of youth and other members of this community. 250-651-7936 $20,000 |
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