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Introductory Message.

Every day on television and in newspapers across our nation come stories of crimes followed by calls for more policing, tougher penalties, stronger legislation. Get tough on crime and the perpetrators of crime is the most common topic in the ‘Letters to the Editor’ section of newspapers in every town...... [read more…]":/intro.

Crux of the Message.

One in four Canadians, 15 years and older, will be victimized each year by a common interpersonal crime, such as break and enter, car theft or assault. Despite significant decreases in property crime reported to the police in the 1990s, the rates are stll twice those of the 1960's and rates of break-ins and car theft are 30 percent higher in Canada than the USA..... [read more…]":/crux.

Cost of Crime.

Expressed as a rate per capita, each year: $220 in taxes is used for policing and $140 for adult corrections and courts – Stats Canada, 2002; at least $40 billion in loss and trauma is caused to victims and communities – Justice Canada, 2002; approximately $1200 per Canadian..... [read more…]":/cost.

Root Causes of Crime.

while individuals have an obligation to act responsibly and with respect for their fellow citizens, communities have a responsibility to address those conditions, which hinder healthy development and can become the breeding ground for crime...... [read more…]":/root.

Criminal Justice System.

There are many regional and area differences: dismissal of charges, reporting criteria for crime, media attention to certain crimes are not consistent across Canada. It can also be difficult to obtain an accurate picture of crime because many criminal offenses are not reported...... [read more…]":/justice.

Concern on Youth Justice.

the public believes that the Young Offenders Act and youth court judges are too lenient, and questions the ability of the youth justice system to provide meaningful penalties proportionate to the seriousness of offences...... [read more…]":/concern.

Curbing Youth Violence.

The greatest threat to crime prevention is the cutbacks to social programs. Cutbacks in other areas are forcing many youth into the justice system who should be dealt with otherwise. The justice system is being called upon now to provide services that formerly would have been provided by schools and social service agencies...... [read more…]":/curb.

Programs and Organizations.

Community-based drug treatment programs can help troubled teens reduce substance abuse and improve their psychological health, according a RAND Corporation study issued today that is one of the most thorough examinations ever of the effectiveness of a commonly available treatment approach...... [read more…]":/progs.

A New Approach.

A New Approach in Dealing With Crime. Start with The Facts: Criminal activity is on the rise in Canada in terms of cost to Canadians and the violence associated with crime...... [read more…]":/approach.

The First Step.

In the introduction we looked at four words taken from the statement of Colleen Myrol on the tragic occasion of the death her son.     They were:   ‘DUTY’   ‘TEACH’   ‘CARE’   ‘RAISE’ Let us first look at DUTY...... [read more…]":/first.

Ensure Opportunity.

Our education systems in Canada need to be much broader based to include all aspects of our children's education from day care through to university and adult education. Both the federal and provincial governments are being pressured these days to provide a universal daycare program in Canada. In some form this will probably become a reality over the next few years...... [read more…]":/ensure.

Concerns in Education.

"Show our children that we see what they are learning as important. When we stay involved in our children, their friends and school, we continue to know our children and the lives they are involved in...... [read more…].

Caring For Canadians.

Crime prevention is the most under funded and least co-ordinated part of the Canadian justice system. Most programs in Canada are re-active, after the fact, rather then pro-active, involved with prevention...... [read more…]":/caring.

Raise a Safer Community.

Children who are raised with hopes and dreams and goals, not in houses filled with drugs and violence, will be better people. Brock knew that. Raising our children to be ‘better people’ first involves RAISING ourselves,   RAISING our communities...... [read more…]":/safer.

Unemployment Canada.

The discrepancy between the Canada unemployment rate and the actual unemployment rate is because government sources only claim those on Employment Benefits and disregard those on Income Assistance and those who have quit registering their employment status or have never been gainfully employed...... [read more…]":/employ.

Daycare to BA.

Education, Education, It's all about Education! Canada's main focus must be on education. Academic training plus life skills plus social development. "More than three out of four of those on welfare, 85 percent of unwed mothers and 68 percent of those arrested are functionally illiterate...... [read more…].

Every Able Body Works.

Each and every person residing in Canada has the duty and obligation to be a law abiding, productive, peaceful citizen and a defender and protector of the person and rights of all other individuals residing in Canada. What people need most in any country is vision, hope, and security. These instill national pride, and it is that sense of National Pride and Community Pride which is lacking for many Canadians..... [read more…]":/works.

Facts On Poverty.

“…while all children are born equal, they don't all have the same opportunities to flourish. Nothing in today's society is more disgraceful than the marginalization of some young people who are driven to isolation and despair. We must not tolerate such disparities.”     Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean..... [read more…]":/poverty.

Meth Facts.

Methamphetamine abuse is already the biggest drug problem in North America and that it is rising at an extremely worrying rate internationally. Using crystal regularly can cause tooth loss, undesirable weight loss, paranoia, brain damage, and impotence. It impairs sexual choices and greatly increases your risk of HIV...... [read more…]":/meth.

Articles On Crime.

Updates and Crime Articles From Canadian Sources..... [read more…]":/quotes1.