This research evaluates various practices to combatting street-level, open-air drug markets. Strategies such as community policing, multi-agency approaches, problem-oriented policing, situational crime prevention, and others were reviewed. The analysis is […]
Continue readingCuckooing: Home Takeovers of Vulnerable Tenants
This report was developed to explore “cuckooing,” otherwise known as coercive home takeovers of vulnerable tenants by those involved in the drug trade and gangs. It offers information on the […]
Continue readingTaking Action Together: Addressing Gangs in Our City-Recommendations Report
This report summarizes the results of the public forum, “Taking Action Together.” The report contains key messages heard from participants, guiding principles, systemic recommendations and thematic recommendations. The action steps […]
Continue readingTaking Action Together: Addressing Gangs in Our City- Record of Proceedings
This document reviews the public forum and leadership symposium “Taking Action Together: Addressing Gangs in Our City.” The results of this forum are discussed as well as proposed strategies to […]
Continue readingRural Transportation Initiatives: Preventing Crime and Promoting Safety
This report was commissioned by Crime Prevention Ottawa to identify and assess innovative transportation options in use across North America. The report evaluates the current options of transportation for those […]
Continue readingChallenges Associated with Community Development in Apartment Buildings
This literature review and report evaluates the various barriers to preventing crime and building community in apartment buildings. Challenges surrounding the building design, environmental factors, and socioeconomic factors are considered. […]
Continue readingEngaging Local Businesses in Community Development and Crime Prevention
This literature review discusses business involvement in developing safer communities with reduced crime. The report outlines the mutually beneficial relationship between businesses and the community development, as well as the […]
Continue readingLearning from Community Based Crime Prevention Initiatives: The Experiences of Three Ottawa Communities
This report evaluates the impact of Crime Prevention Ottawa’s community initiatives such as United Neighbours and Together for Vanier, the Theory of Change model. It also shares success stories to […]
Continue readingWhy Community-Based Crime Prevention Works: Case studies of three ottawa communities
This report looks at three Ottawa neighbourhoods and the success they have achieved as a result of community-based crime prevention. Using the theory of change model, these neighbourhoods are used […]
Continue readingAnonymous Reporting for Vulnerable Residents Report
This document summarizes the method and results of the Anonymous Reporting Project led by National Capital Area Crime Stoppers in partnership with Ottawa Community Housing and Crime Prevention Ottawa and […]
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