Have your voice heard on the Region’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking feedback from the public on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWP). The CSWP is being developed in partnership with the Durham Regional Police Service and in collaboration with local area municipalities, community partners and the public. The CSWP will identify strategies and programs to address local priorities related to crime and complex social issues, on a sustainable basis.

When: The survey closes on June 18.

Where: To take part in the survey, visit durham.ca/CSWP or call 1-833-900-CSWP (2797). Participants have a chance to win a Google Home Mini.

Why: The Region of Durham began work on the CSWP and conducted a survey prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-pandemic data and community engagement identified the following priorities: Mental Health, Substance Use, Homelessness & Basic Needs, Criminal Involvement, Victimization, and Social Isolation. A second survey is now being conducted to confirm or identify the needs of those who live or work in Durham. The survey will inform key next steps in the plan’s development and identify if any priority areas have changed during the pandemic.

Note: Community safety and well-being describes a place where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, where individuals and families’ needs are met for education, health care, food, housing, income, as well as social and cultural expression. A CSWP involves approaching service delivery in an integrated manner by working across a range of sectors, agencies and organizations; assisting partners whose mandate is focused on community safety and wellness.

For more information about the CSWP, visit durham.ca/CSWP.

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