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2011/12. From this high a modest decline has occurred to 287 admissions
in 2014/15.lxxxiv These numbers are almost doubled when child admissions
are included. Unfortunately data from other shelters in our community
were not readily available so a complete picture cannot be constructed but
violence against women remains a pressing issue.
Another area that largely goes unreported is physical and sexual violence
against students at university and college. Again there is little readily
available data but the University of Windsor is currently developing a
broader strategy on sexual assault and violence on campus and has
launched a website with resources for students.lxxxv
Community safety
Ensuring that our communities are safe is of paramount importance.
As was outline earlier in this report, Essex County is home to four of the
safest communities in Canada. But there is still work to be done. If we are
unable to mitigate the impacts of poverty and help people find pathways
out of poverty, we will be challenged to address neighbourhood safety and
crime prevention issues.
Children`s Safety Village of Windsor-Essex County is a leader in this field.
Not only do they provide in school programming in partnership with the
school boards to educate youth on a variety of safety concerns in our
community (Road Safety, Bike Safety etc.) they are now planning to expand
into more mature age groups in the fall of 2015 with programming related
to Sexting, Cyberbullying and being safe online.
A key partner with any community safety program is the Windsor Police
Services who have been adapting in their own way to better address the
community needs. Windsor Police Service has fully embraced the policing
model endorsed by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)
which places a pronounced emphasis on full community mobilization. In
this regard, police service delivery is focused at a neighbourhood level
to recognize the unique and variable conditions for public safety that
each individual neighbourhood exhibits. Patrol officers on all shifts have
received specialized training, allowing them greater capability to engage
all residents and property owners to optimize the community mobilization
opportunities that exist in each neighbourhood of the community.
Ensuring a safe and vibrant community requires a wide coalition of partners
to be successful. United Way is but one partner amongst dozens who seek
to improve the safety and quality of life in Windsor-Essex. This process is
undertaken through bringing key partners to the table so they can directly
engage these community members and ensure that disenfranchised voices
are heard.
2011/12. From this high a modest decline has occurred to 287 admissions
in 2014/15.lxxxiv These numbers are almost doubled when child admissions
are included. Unfortunately data from other shelters in our community
were not readily available so a complete picture cannot be constructed but
violence against women remains a pressing issue.
Another area that largely goes unreported is physical and sexual violence
against students at university and college. Again there is little readily
available data but the University of Windsor is currently developing a
broader strategy on sexual assault and violence on campus and has
launched a website with resources for students.lxxxv
Community safety
Ensuring that our communities are safe is of paramount importance.
As was outline earlier in this report, Essex County is home to four of the
safest communities in Canada. But there is still work to be done. If we are
unable to mitigate the impacts of poverty and help people find pathways
out of poverty, we will be challenged to address neighbourhood safety and
crime prevention issues.
Children`s Safety Village of Windsor-Essex County is a leader in this field.
Not only do they provide in school programming in partnership with the
school boards to educate youth on a variety of safety concerns in our
community (Road Safety, Bike Safety etc.) they are now planning to expand
into more mature age groups in the fall of 2015 with programming related
to Sexting, Cyberbullying and being safe online.
A key partner with any community safety program is the Windsor Police
Services who have been adapting in their own way to better address the
community needs. Windsor Police Service has fully embraced the policing
model endorsed by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)
which places a pronounced emphasis on full community mobilization. In
this regard, police service delivery is focused at a neighbourhood level
to recognize the unique and variable conditions for public safety that
each individual neighbourhood exhibits. Patrol officers on all shifts have
received specialized training, allowing them greater capability to engage
all residents and property owners to optimize the community mobilization
opportunities that exist in each neighbourhood of the community.
Ensuring a safe and vibrant community requires a wide coalition of partners
to be successful. United Way is but one partner amongst dozens who seek
to improve the safety and quality of life in Windsor-Essex. This process is
undertaken through bringing key partners to the table so they can directly
engage these community members and ensure that disenfranchised voices
are heard.
