The activities of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council of the Waterloo Region are part of a greater Canadian and international move to deal with the existence of crime in our communities. Crime has its roots in social, community and family disintegration. The prevention of crime is a civic responsibility and demands the leadership of elected officials in their local communities. Resources must be allocated to support long-term complementary approaches to law enforcement.
Crime prevention is an investment in the future.
It is a responsibility we have as caretakers, parents, community members and citizens. Communities and societies must take responsibility for creating the most fertile ground for responsible behaviour. Crime prevention combines social development strategies with measures which provide an alternative to incarceration for non-violent offenders. When compared to many other countries, Canada's rate of incarceration remains high. Incarceration Rates per 100,000 population for several countries.