Community Safety and Well-Being in the Rural Context

Description

During the training, participants will learn about community safety and well-being (CSWB), including systemic factors. The training content will then progress to focus specifically on CSWB in rural settings, acknowledging the importance of a rural focus. Attendees will explore the strengths, challenges, and complexities inherent in ensuring safety and well-being within rural contexts. Through approaches adapted to rural settings, participants will glean insights into effective CSWB strategies. Moreover, the training will feature firsthand accounts and examples of CSWB planning in rural communities. Emphasizing active engagement and discussion, attendees will have opportunities for collaborative learning through breakout room activities and discussions.

Length
2 hours
Contents
Foundations of community safety and well-being
Introduction to community safety and well-being in the rural context
Community safety strengths, challenges, and complexities
Community safety and well-being appproaches adapted to the rural context
Training Level
Beginner to intermediate
Audience

Representatives from communities interested in learning more about the development of community safety and well-being plans, including but not limited to:

Employees of municipalities/townships, regional governments, Indigenous communities, elected officials, as well as local agencies, organizations, and service providers from different sectors participating in the planning process of crime prevention and community safety and well-being plans.
Students interested in working with communities in crime prevention/community safety, municipal governance, social development, and community safety and well-being planning.
Cost
$150 per ticket
CCFSC members will receive a discount code at checkout
Certificate
All training participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the training.
Registration

Please visit our Eventbrite page to register for upcoming training.