DESCRIPTION
OF MODEL
The Partners in Action Committee is a solution-oriented,
community driven committee that addresses crime prevention
through social development (CPSD). CPSD is a proven
approach that focuses on strengthening the foundations
of a community (for example, adequate housing, recreation,
childcare etc) thereby preventing crime at its root
cause and increasing the overall health of the community.
GOALS
- Identify, describe & analyze
specific community problems
- Coordinate action teams to address the problems (goals
& objectives)
- Support action teams to implement solutions (resources
and support)
- Monitor & evaluate the results (determine impact
on community)
ACTION
TEAMS
The key to this model
is to break down larger social and safety issues into
manageable solutions. When an issue or problem is identified
or brought forward to the coordinating committee, an
action team is created. The task of the action team
is to problem solve. Key players for the action team
are recruited from the community based on the skills,
knowledge and connections needed to reach a solution(s).
Action teams can be created ad hoc or include already
established committees in the community. Once a solution(s)
is reached, the action team disbands.
COORDINATING
COMMITTEE
Members are recruited based on the skills and knowledge
they bring to the table, in addition to representation
of an agency or group. Each member will be responsible
for linking the committee to their particular resources
(committees, organizations, individuals who are knowledgeable
in this area). The role of the Coordinating Committee
is to identify problems and/or solutions and then create
and oversee action teams.
FUNDING
SOURCES
In May 2006, the Social Planning Council
applied to the Province of BC Safe Streets and Safe
School Program for funding to adapt and test a new model
of action planning for crime prevention in our community.
In January 2007, additional funding was supplied by
the City of Vernon, Community Futures and United Way
for the ongoing coordination of the committee. Due to
the success of the committee, the City of Vernon is
now providing funding for the Coordinator for 2008-2010.
SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS / LINKS
Partners in Action
Quarterly Reports:
Crime Prevention
Through Social Development (CPSD)
CONTACT
INFORMATION
For more information, please contact
Annette Sharkey at the Social Planning Council by phone
at 250 545-8572 or by e-mail at
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