New Approach in Dealing With Crime

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A New Approach in Dealing With Crime

Start with The Facts:

1. Criminal activity is on the rise in Canada in terms of cost to Canadians and the violence associated with crime.
2. Youth criminal activity costs Canadians $70 billion dollars – 2003
3. Youth, ages 15 – 24, are the most vulnerable to acts of violence and contribute nearly 70% of criminal activity.
4. Poor social and family environment, often due to economic handicaps, contribute greatly to the probability of involvement in crime.
5. Drug and substance abuse is the most prevalent common factor among property crime offenders.
6. Many workable intervention programs are available but are seriously under utilized and under funded.
7. Education is the main key for preventing crime and building a more prosperous nation but, all levels of government continue to cut education budgets.
8. Jails and incarceration is both costly and ineffective in reducing juvenile crime.
9. Our judicial system in Canada takes most of the flack in public opinion but is hampered by policy and unworkable alternatives.
10. Neighborhoods and communities working inclusively together with Law enforcement, Schools, and businesses, given proven solutions and adequate funding can make the most difference in combating crime.
11. There is no quick fix. It takes both time and effort

Spread the word about curbing criminal activity in Canada.

Our children and grandchildren need a better future
with more hope, more security, more prosperity.
Please Help! Get Involved
Write, Telephone, or Email Your
Member of Parliament or Member Legislative Assembly
Tell him/her that you are very concerned about crime and education in Canada.
Demand that something be done and done soon.
Forget about partisan politics, and support for their pet projects,
we need effective action immediately.

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