Backgrounder

Canada's New Government is serious about keeping our communities safe, which is why we are focusing crime prevention initiatives on those who are most at risk. Through the National Crime Prevention Centre, we are providing more than $540,000 to support four crime prevention projects in Alberta.

Below are the selected projects that will work to prevent and reduce crime in local communities across Alberta:

1. City of Spruce Grove Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Log Cabin Concession Project, ($42,000). The Lions Log Cabin Project will focus on developing skills and community engagement to prevent youths' involvement in high-risk activities. The project approach is based on connecting youth to their community. Instilling youth with a sense of ownership in their community will help reduce the risk that they will turn to crime.
2. African Sudanese Association of Calgary (ASAC), Youth Outreach Program - Phase 1 - Sudanese Youth Needs Assessment, ($79,068). This project will focus on the prevention of gang activity and drug abuse, and will help young people avoid becoming victims of sexual exploitation.
3. RESOLVE Alberta - Evaluation of the Calgary Domestic Violence Trial Court and Monitoring the HomeFront First Appearance Court,($289,440). RESOLVE Alberta will examine court data from the Calgary Domestic Violence Trial Court and the HomeFront First Appearance Court. Looking at the period of January 2004 – December 2007, this program will assess the impact of these courts on trial outcomes, the safety of victims of domestic violence, and recidivism rates.
4. Parkland Youth Homes Society - Imagine Red Deer ($136,553). – The Society will build relationships with more than 50 street youth engaged in high risk behaviours. It will help them make healthier, more productive lifestyle choices. Through outreach activities, the program will enhance the knowledge, skills and support of youth involved in risky behaviours and/or substance abuse. It will also reduce their risk of involvement in street crimes.

Total: $547,061