Understanding the Issues and Community Factors
The first step in a crime prevention approach is the development of a comprehensive picture of the local situation. The portrait of the local situation provides a clear overview of the people a program needs to reach. It includes information on existing and emerging risky behaviours or problem situations and the context in which they occur. This assessment looks at what influences people to make the decision to adopt risky behaviours. The portrait also includes an inventory of resources and programs in the community. Click on the links below for more information.
In a 2012 Call for Letters of Intent, the NCPC presented a Guide to Select Model and Promising Crime Prevention Programs. It identifies a four step model to help people in communities select a crime prevention program. Although not exhaustive, it presents some key considerations and questions designed to help people make the most informed decisions possible when selecting a program for implementation in their community.
Please note: The Call for Letters of Intent is now closed. To receive information about new funding opportunities through the NCPC, register for the NCPC mailing list to receive information from the Centre.
- Project Planning and Evaluation Overview
- Crime Prevention Information, Project Descriptions and Summaries
Crime Prevention News Releases
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Statement from Minister LeBlanc on the Government Response to the Final Report from the Mass Casualty Commission
March 28, 2024 -
Government of Canada helps Jewish community in Montréal protect itself against hate-motivated crimes
March 14, 2024 -
Government of Canada announces funding to study potential for radicalization to violence across gaming platforms
March 13, 2024 - More Crime Prevention News Releases
Crime Prevention Publications and Reports
- Anniversary of the Release of the Mass Casualty Commission Final Report
- Crime Prevention in Indigenous Communities: An Examination of Culturally-Relevant Programs and Culturally-Competent Evaluation Approaches
- Methods of Preventing Corruption: A Review and Analysis of Select Approaches
- Research Summary - Methods of Preventing Corruption: A Review and Analysis of Select Approaches
- Final Report | Mass Casualty Commission
- More Crime Prevention Publications and Reports
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