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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCS 19-22 Report to Executive Committee Report Number: CS 19-22 Date: September 6, 2022 From: Sarah Douglas-Murray Director, Community Services Subject: Community Safety and Well-Being Plan -Update -File: A-1440-001 Recommendation: 1.That Report CS 19-22 regarding the update on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, be received for information; 2.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take necessary actions as indicated in this report. Executive Summary: As per the Safer Ontario Act, 2018, S.O. 2018, c. 3 – Bill 175, the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB Plan) came into enactment in the current Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.p15. Following an extension due to COVID-19, all municipalities (except lower tier) were to create and by resolution adopt a CSWB Plan by July 1, 2021. In two tier municipalities, such as the Region of Durham, it is the responsibility of the upper tier to develop and implement the Plan, through the creation of measurable goals and objectives. Lower tier municipalities play an instrumental role to facilitate those efforts. On February 25, 2019, Community Services staff were directed by Council to begin work on development of a CSWB Plan, as per Resolution #43/19. The City’s plan will identify strategies to support and help implement the Region’s CSWB and other locally identified issues. In September 2020, through Report CS 28-20, staff provided Council with an update on the CSWB Plan advising that progress at both the Regional and City level were unfortunately impacted by COVID-19. Again, in June 2021, through Report CS 25-21, staff provided Council with an update on the CSWB Plan advising that the Region of Durham had requested an extension to the July 1, 2021 deadline and that the request was denied. In order to meet the deadline, the Region of Durham submitted an interim submission in June of 2021 and continued work on the CSWB Plan throughout the summer and fall of 2021. In November 2021, the Region of Durham Council endorsed the Durham Region CSWB Plan (as set out in Attachment 1). The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress, with respect to CSWB, and the work planned for the next six months. Financial Implications: The development and implementation of the City’s CSWB Plan will be significantly supported by the purchase of a membership to the Canadian Municipal CS 19-22 September 6, 2022 Subject: Community Safety and Well-Being Page 2 Network on Crime Prevention, at a cost of $1,000 for 2022. The cost of membership is based on population and charged to account 10205.502250. The development and implementation of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan will be supported, in part, by a Community Safety and Well-Being Coordinator position which has been approved by Council in the 2022 Current Budget with a start date in September 2022. Discussion: Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) describes a place where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, where individuals and families can meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, as well as social and cultural expression. The Region of Durham has now released its final CSWB Plan, which includes the three main components required by provincial legislation – identifying priority risk factors, identifying strategies to reduce risk factors, and setting measureable outcomes. The goal of the CSWB Plan is to get the right services to the right people at the right time at the lowest cost, meaning the most efficient way. Since the adoption of the Durham Region CSWB Plan, the City of Pickering has been involved in a number of initiatives in order to support the Regional Plan, as well as working on individual goals for the City of Pickering. The first step in the implementation of the Regional CSWB Plan was to identify the priority risk factors which include mental health, substance use, homelessness and basic needs, criminal involvement, victimization, social isolation and experiences of racism. The Regional CSWB Implementation Plan for 2022 is in place to roll out and work with municipalities on tasks including, creating a CSWB Plan Secretariat, hosting the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Community Safety Symposium, transition from planning to implementation, assemble working groups, establish a Citizen’s Advisory Table, experiences of racism and intersection with the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Office, expand searchable program and strategy catalogue, and build future phases for implementation. It is with the direction of the Region within the Municipal Working Group that Pickering will continue to be part of the Regional CSWB Plan and be positioned to work within our own municipality on areas of current concern and those which may arise in the future. The following highlights have taken place over the past six months by City of Pickering staff: • Attendance of Pickering’s Manager, Recreation Services at Municipal Working Group meetings; • Appointment of Pickering’s Manager, Recreation Services to Regional Steering Committee as Municipal Representative for the remainder of 2022;Ongoing work and submission to the Regional – Searchable Program Strategy – Database which will have each municipality submit information; • Ongoing work to develop the City of Pickering program database; • Participation in the GTHA Symposium on CSWB held on June 10, 2022; • Creation of Job Description for Coordinator, CSWB with hiring planned for September 2022; CS 19-22 September 6, 2022 Subject: Community Safety and Well-Being Page 3 •Development of new internal City of Pickering staff procedure for dealing with vulnerable population; •Worked with the Region in Winter 2022 on a new overnight warming centre at East Shore Community Centre for extreme cold weather conditions; •Continued work with community organizations including DARS, Region of Durham street team, CAREA and Christian Faith Outreach Centre; and, •Ongoing staff attendance at Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention – education and sessional offerings. The City’s work plan for the next six months includes: •Hiring of the Coordinator, CSWB (September 2022); •Attend ongoing meetings with the Municipal Working Group – next meeting set for October 2022; •Attend ongoing meetings with the Regional Steering Committee – next meeting set for October 2022; •Develop City of Pickering CSWB Working Committee – to be comprised of the Office of the CAO, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, Community Services, Operations, Information Technology, By-Law, Fire Protection and the Central Library. DRPS will be requested to join the committee to assist with ongoing work specific to the City of Pickering; •Ongoing work on Regional Searchable Program and Strategy Database; •Ongoing work on City of Pickering Programs and Catalogue (to submit to City website and to provide to the Region); •Attend ongoing training and education opportunities with Canadian Municipal Network on crime prevention; and, •Develop and implement the City of Pickering CSWB Plan to align with the Regional Plan, subject to Council’s approval. Attachment: 1.Durham Region Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By Original Signed By Sharon Milton Manager, Recreation Services Sarah Douglas-Murray Director, Community Services SDM:sm CS 19-22 September 6, 2022 Subject: Community Safety and Well-Being Page 4 Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Attachment #1 to Report CS 19-22 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2666 The Regional Municipality of Durham Report To: The Committee of the Whole From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development and Commissioner of Social Services Report: #2021-COW-29 Date: November 10, 2021 Subject: Durham Region Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan - Final Submission Recommendations: That the Committee of the Whole recommends to Regional Council: A)That Council endorse Attachment 1 as the Region of Durham’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan; B)That this report be submitted to the Solicitor General of Ontario as the Region’s final submission of the CSWB Plan; C)That the Regional CAO be authorized to appoint a new interim Manager to lead the creation of the CSWB Plan Secretariat and commence the recommended Year One Implementation Plan; D)That the Regional Chair and Regional CAO continue to advocate for CSWB Plan implementation funding from all levels of government; and E)That a copy of this report be sent to Durham MPs and MPPs, Area Municipalities, Durham Regional Police Service, and the CSWB Plan Steering Committee. Report #2021-COW-29 Page 2 of 9 Report: 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to recommend that Regional Council endorse Durham’s Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan contained in Attachment 1. 1.2 Once endorsed by Regional Council, the CSWB Plan will be forwarded to the Solicitor General of Ontario in fulfilment of the Provincial final submission requirements. 2. Background 2.1 In January of 2019, legislative amendments to the Police Services Act mandated communities across the province develop a Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. The province describes community safety and well-being as a place where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, where individuals and families can meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, as well as social and cultural expression. 2.2 It is the responsibility of the Region of Durham to develop the CSWB Plan. The original legislated deadline for CSWB Plan completion was January 1, 2021. Shortly after the COVID-19 provincial emergency was declared, the CSWB Plan deadline was suspended by the Province and the Region’s work on the project slowed considerably to manage the demands of the pandemic. 2.3 On December 24, 2020, the Province announced a new CSWB Plan deadline of July 1, 2021. Given the ongoing demands of the COVID-19 pandemic facing the Region and its CSWB Plan stakeholders, it was not possible to deliver a final Plan by the deadline. For this reason, the Region of Durham made an Interim submission by the provincial deadline (#2021-COW-11). 2.4 Regional staff remained focused on completing a plan that will capably serve the community while meeting legislative requirements, relying on the relationships that have been carefully cultivated. Following additional community engagement in 2021, the Region has completed its final CSWB Plan submission (Attachment 1). 3. CSWB Plan 3.1 The CSWB Plan creates a foundational human services plan and framework for the shared responsibility of community safety and well-being. It intentionally aligns existing plans and bodies of work for the purpose of avoiding duplication, sharing best practices, and realizing efficiencies. Report #2021-COW-29 Page 3 of 9 3.2 The CSWB Plan acknowledges this work must extend beyond the system of policing to address complex social issues that often contribute to crime and poor health. The planning framework focuses on improving early interventions and preventative services, as the key to diversion from acute care, deep poverty, and punitive justice. This Plan offers meaningful direction in getting the right services, to the right people, at the right time, at the lowest cost (most efficient). 4. Previous Reports and Decisions 4.1 The preparation of the CSWB Plan reflects a concerted effort by a large group of individuals. The following reports document the process: Report 2019-COW-15, Report 2019-SS-17, Report 2021-INFO-16, Report 2021-COW-11, Report 2021-INFO-79 and durham.ca/cswbplan. 5. Overview of the Durham Region Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 5.1 Priority Risk Factors – A key legislative requirement of the CSWB Plan is the identification of priority risk factors. Based on the analysis of data, feedback from stakeholders and community engagement, the CSWB Plan identifies the following priority risk factors: • Mental Health • Substance Use • Homelessness and Basic Needs • Criminal Involvement • Victimization • Social Isolation • Experiences of Racism 5.2 Priority Risk Factor Action Items – The CSWB Plan contains action items for each of the priority risk factors. These action items were informed by community engagement in 2021 and will act as a starting point for consideration by the Steering Committee and working groups as they develop work plans and establish priorities during implementation. 5.3 Each priority risk factor will have a working group comprised of subject matter experts. These working groups will establish terms of reference, work plans and evaluation metrics. Report #2021-COW-29 Page 4 of 9 5.4 Foundational Action Items – In addition to the action items that are specific to each risk factor, the CSWB Plan contains a number of action items that are critical to the success of the Plan’s implementation. The following action items are the result of feedback collected through the numerous engagement sessions held throughout the development of the Plan: a. Create a CSWB Plan Secretariat: The CSWB Plan requires secretariat support to provide key functions to lead, sustain, grow, coordinate, and operationalize the work of the CSWB Plan. To ensure an uninterrupted approach, this report recommends the CAO appoint a new interim manager to lead the development of the Secretariat and the Year One Implementation Plan. The creation of this Secretariat is essential for progress to be made on the action items. b. Establish a Citizen Advisory Table: A Citizen Advisory Table will ensure the CSWB Plan implementation is informed by the voices of residents with lived experience. c. Launch the CSWB Plan Information Hub: The Hub exceeds legislative requirements and was developed in response to community consultations. The Hub will contribute to demonstrating a level of community maturity that investors, talent, and funders require, and strengthens the relationship within the business community. The Hub will continue to grow with the support of the CSWB Plan Secretariat and includes the following: • Interactive map of community amenities and services in Durham • Custom searchable catalogue of Regional programs and strategies • A link to Durham 211 • Custom data dashboard for performance measurement and information sharing, with connections to the Regional Strategic Plan d. Year One Implementation Plan: The Implementation Plan (included as part of Attachment 1) is a first step toward realizing the objectives laid out in the CSWB Plan, as identified by the community. It includes specific action items for year one following the creation of the Secretariat, availability of resources, and public health and social service priorities. 6. Continuous Reporting 6.1 Durham’s CSWB Plan establishes a collaborative framework for integrated service delivery, working with community partners to encourage an upstream approach. Starting in 2023, the CSWB Plan Secretariat will report to Council annually and post those Report #2021-COW-29 Page 5 of 9 reports on the CSWB Plan Information Hub. Review of this Plan will be tied to the Region of Durham Strategic Plan and reviewed in 2024, creating alignment and efficient use of resources. 6.2 The function of the Citizen Advisory Table is to ensure that the voices of residents inform the continuous improvement process. This will serve as one of many checks and balances. 6.3 Each priority risk factor working group will develop terms of reference that include a continuous improvement process. A function of the Secretariat will be to ensure consistency and accountability across working groups. 7. Implementation 7.1 The CSWB Plan is a living document, designed to be responsive and flexible to community needs. It will be reviewed and updated throughout implementation, as the Steering Committee and working groups continue to receive feedback and recommendations from community partners and stakeholders. 7.2 The work of the CSWB Plan, specifically the action items, is supported through an implementation plan which will guide the work of the Secretariat and act as a measurable, outcome-based reporting tool. All stakeholders, led by the Region and DRPS, will continue to work together. 8. Financial Implications 8.1 The CSWB Plan is positioned to be a premier human services planning document for the Region of Durham and requires an investment consistent with our comparator Regions across the province. This is critical as communities begin to see the impacts of the wind down of provincial pandemic relief funding and programs, despite the continued need for these services. 8.2 Supporting the implementation of this Plan is critical to community development. Although all efforts will be made to advocate for additional funding, the Region has a responsibility to invest in and support this work. The CSWB Plan is built on a foundation of carefully cultivated relationships and a disruption at this phase would result in lost credibility and momentum with our community partners, stakeholders and residents. 8.3 The work of the Secretariat will focus on developing upstream solutions and a network for coordination across sectors. This investment will provide the necessary resources to Report #2021-COW-29 Page 6 of 9 target the identified priority risk factors, which includes acute issues in downtown Oshawa and other communities. 8.4 The creation of the Secretariat will be included in the 2022 Regional Business Planning and Budget process. The request will include up to four staff, including: a manager, policy advisor, policy analyst, and program assistant. These positions will report to the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. This positioning within the organization will allow the Secretariat to advance interdepartmental and cross-sectoral work as a demonstrated corporate priority. Appendix A provides an illustration of the proposed CSWB Plan implementation structure, including the role of the Secretariat. 8.5 Next steps will also involve continued coordination with DRPS to assess opportunities for involvement in the Secretariat and ongoing implementation. 9. Relationship to Strategic Plan 9.1 The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan is aligned with the following objectives found in the Region of Durham 2020 -2024 Strategic Plan: a. Under Goal 2: Community Vitality Objective: To foster an exceptional quality of life with services that contribute to strong neighbourhoods, vibrant and diverse communities, and influence our safety and well-being: • 2.1 Revitalize existing neighbourhoods and build complete communities that are walkable, well-connected, and have a mix of attainable housing; • 2.2 Enhance community safety and well-being; • 2.3 Influence the social determinants of health to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations; • 2.4 Support a high quality of life for all through human services delivery; • 2.5 Build a healthy, inclusive, age-friendly community where everyone feels a sense of belonging b. Under Goal 3: Economic Prosperity Objective: To build a strong and resilient economy that maximizes opportunities for business and employment growth, innovation, and partnership: • 3.1 Position Durham Region as the location of choice for business; Report #2021-COW-29 Page 7 of 9 c. Under Goal 4: Social Investment Objective: To ensure a range of programs, services and supports are available and accessible to those in need, so that no individual is left behind: • 4.1 Revitalize community housing and improve housing choice, affordability, and sustainability; • 4.2 Build awareness and community capacity to address poverty; • 4.3 Demonstrate leadership in poverty prevention; • 4.4 Expand access to existing life stabilization programs d. Under Goal 5: Service Excellence Objective: To provide exceptional value to Durham taxpayers through responsive, effective, and fiscally sustainable service delivery: • 5.1 Optimize resources and partnerships to deliver exceptional quality services and value 10. Conclusion 10.1 The CSWB Plan is an important step toward the development of an integrated, multi- sectoral collaborative approach to community safety and well-being in Durham Region. This Plan will remain a living document, committed to evolving in response to the realities and challenges facing the community. 10.2 The CSWB Plan creates a formal framework to convene system and sector leaders to share, plan, and strategize together. This includes the involvement of persons with lived experience and the not-for-profit community, which is vital to community safety and well- being. This Plan offers meaningful direction in getting the right services, to the right people, at the right time. 11. Attachments Attachment #1: Region of Durham’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Respectfully submitted, Original signed by Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou Commissioner of Social Services Report #2021-COW-29 Page 8 of 9 Original signed by Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Recommended for Presentation to Committee Original signed by Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair Chief Administrative Officer Report #2021-COW-29 Page 9 of 9 Appendix A provides an illustration of the proposed CSWB Plan implementation structure, including the role of the Secretariat. A Steering Committee of system leaders from across the Region will provide advice and guidance to the Secretariat. The Secretariat will act as the backbone to implementation. The Secretariat will receive information from the Steering Committee, Data Sub-Committee and DRPS Risk-Tracking Database. Working groups for each of the priority risk factors will be established. They could consist of representatives from area municipalities, service providers, residents with lived experience, and local not-for-profits. The Secretariat will oversee the Working groups, including the development of Terms of Reference, action plans and evaluation metrics for each group. Mental Health Substance Use Criminal Involvement Social Isolation Victimization Homelessness and Basic Needs Experiences of Racism Attachment #1 Community Safety and Well-Being Plan November, 2021 Table of Contents Page 3 - CSWB Plan Land Acknowledgment Page 4 - Message from Regional Municipality of Durham CAO and CSWB Plan Steering Committee Chair, Elaine Baxter-Trahair Page 5 - Chair Message Page 6 - Message from Durham Regional Chief of Police, Todd Rollauer Page 7 - Testimonials Page 8 - CSWB Plan Purpose *>}in‡ i˜iwÌÃœvCSWB Plan Page 9 - CSWB Plan Framework Page 10 - Impact of COVID-19 Page 10 - Durham Region: Community Overview Page 12 - Priority Risk Factors Page 17 - Durham’s Approach to Plan Development Page 20 - Community Engagement Page 22 - CSWB Plan Action Items Page 27 - Continuous Improvement and Reporting Page 27 - Next Steps & Implementation Page 29 - Appendix A Page 30 - Year One (2022): Activities Page 32 - Appendix B Page 37 - Appendix C 2 - CSWB Plan Land Acknowledgment The Region of Durham is located on land which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange among the Mississauga Peoples and is the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. We honour, recognize, and respect this nation and all Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of the lands and waters on which we have the privilege to live. We must acknowledge the perpetuated discrimination, numerous health crises, and the uncovering of the remains of Indigenous children and unmarked graves at Residential schools across our country, that were highlighted during the development of Durham’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. Indigenous worldviews demonstrate the importance of community members taking care of one another and building community through shared environment, tradition, and knowledge. We understand that Western colonization, including policies, practices, and discriminatory laws, has devalued traditional Indigenous communities and we recognize the long standing impacts this has had on Indigenous peoples. Locally, we are committed to engaging and nurturing the relationship with Indigenous community members through building trust, reciprocity, and respect. We are committed to joining in the healing by connecting the past to the present and the future. Miigwech/ Nia:wen/ Marsi/ Thank you 3 - Message from Regional Municipality of Durham CAO and CSWB Plan Steering Committee Chair, Elaine Baxter-Trahair As the CAO of the Regional Municipality of Durham, it ˆÃ“Þ«i>ÃÕÀi̜ˆ˜ÌÀœ`ÕVi̅i,i}ˆœ˜½ÃwÀÃÌ œ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ Safety and Well-Being Plan. Durham is one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. This Plan will serve to connect local plans and strategies, communities, people, and efforts across jurisdictions and community partners. Safety and well being are the cornerstones upon which healthy, vibrant, prosperous communities are built. The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us the critical importance of community health, the impacts of income disparity, and the importance of all sectors working together to achieve common goals. Guided by the spirit of a traditional African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”, the strength of this plan rests with the depths of its partnerships, strong leaders, and vibrant communities. ÕÀ…>“ˆÃÃiÀÛi`LÞÀiȏˆi˜Ì˜œÌ‡vœÀ‡«ÀœwÌÃ]ÃiÀۈVi providers and businesses that have come together to look beyond the horizon and see the opportunities collaboration can bring to the people who call Durham home. I invite you to see yourself in this plan. 4 CSWB Plan Message from Regional Chair John Henry On behalf of Durham Regional Council, I am proud ̜ˆ˜ÌÀœ`ÕViœÕÀwÀÃÌ œ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ->viÌÞ>˜`7i‡ Being Plan. This plan serves as a call to action for Durham Region—a call for our leaders to work together in harmony and to champion the initiatives that will drive true change in our communities. We strive to be a caring place where every person can live a life of dignity, and every community reaches its potential. We remain focused on improving the life of people and businesses in Durham through everyday services, supporting public health and a clean environment, and working in partnership with the Durham Regional Police Service to create even safer communities. This plan aims to improve more than just safety. It envisions a Durham where everyone feels not only safe, but also has a sense of belonging. A Durham where individuals and families’ needs are met for education, health care, food, housing, income, as well as social and cultural expression. This plan envisions a Durham that is the best place in Ontario to live, work and raise a family. I look forward to the work ahead, laid out in this plan, that will steer us toward this vision of a better Durham for all. 5 Message from Durham Regional Chief of Police, Todd Rollauer On behalf of the dedicated members of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), we commend Durham Regional Council for adopting the Community Safety >˜`7i‡ iˆ˜}­ -7 ®*>˜° ÛiÀÞ`>Þ]œÕÀœvwViÀà put their own safety at risk to make our community a safe place to live, work and play. And every day, they appreciate that they are not alone in their mission. Durham is richly endowed with many other highly capable partner agencies and organizations dedicated to addressing the underlying social challenges which all too often manifest in crime statistics; organizations ܈̅iÝ«iÀ̈Ãiˆ˜̅i«ÀˆœÀˆÌÞÀˆÃŽv>V̜ÀÈ`i˜Ìˆwi`ˆ˜̅ˆÃ plan. As critical as law enforcement is to the welfare of our citizens, we have long realized that community safety requires a coordinated and sustained effort involving «œˆVi>˜`œÌ…iÀwÀÃÌÀi뜘`iÀÃ]ÜVˆ>ÃiÀۈVi agencies, healthcare professionals, educators and the many other community resources dedicated to keeping Durham residents healthy and safe. Our police service currently partners with many of these community organizations on projects and initiatives, including Durham Connect, DRPS Mental Health Response Unit, and De-Escalation Training. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our community police services and the outcomes for all residents. We believe the CSWB Plan is an opportunity to create even better coordination, communication and collaboration among the police and all of our partner agencies. Only by working together will we succeed in our common mission to ensure Durham remains a safe, healthy and welcoming community for all residents. 6 Testimonials Testimonial from Stakeholder The Durham Community Safety and Well-Being Plan is a great opportunity to align service systems toward common priorities which will serve residents in more intentional and effective ways. Collaborations are key to successful communities and critical to achieving the objectives of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. Paul McGary, MSW, RSW Senior Director, Mental Health and Addictions - Pinewood Centre Lakeridge Health Testimonial from Community Leader /…i˜œ˜‡«ÀœwÌ>˜`V…>ÀˆÌ>LiÃiV̜ÀVœ˜ÌÀˆLÕÌiÃfÈxLˆˆœ˜­ ®̜"˜Ì>Àˆœ½Ã *]“œÀi ̅>˜̅iVœ˜ÃÌÀÕV̈œ˜­fxä ®]i˜iÀ}Þ­f£x ®>˜`>}ÀˆVՏÌÕÀi­f£ä ®ÃiV̜Àð7iŽ˜œÜ our sector is critical to ensuring community health, prosperity, and vitality. Together, and in collaboration with our partners involved in the Durham Region Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, we can successfully achieve our common goals and values. Vivian Curl Executive Director, Durham Community Foundation 7 1. CSWB Plan Purpose ˜>˜Õ>ÀÞÓ䣙]V…>˜}iÃ̜̅i*œˆVi-iÀۈViÃƂVÌ“>˜`>Ìi`Vœ““Õ˜ˆÌˆiÃ>VÀœÃÃ̅i«ÀœÛˆ˜Vi̜`iÛiœ« Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. The province describes community safety and well-being as a place where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, and where individuals and families can meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, as well as social and cultural expression. Following a thorough process of community engagement, the Region of Durham’s CSWB Plan includes the following: • `i˜ÌˆwV>̈œ˜œv«ÀˆœÀˆÌÞÀˆÃŽv>V̜ÀÃ1 • `i˜ÌˆwV>̈œ˜œv«Àœ}À>“Ã]ÃÌÀ>Ìi}ˆiÃ]>˜`Lœ`ˆiÃ̜>``ÀiÃÃ̅œÃi«ÀˆœÀˆÌÞÀˆÃŽv>V̜Àà • Measurable outcomes to track the effectiveness of the CSWB Plan • Presentation of action items and a short-term implementation plan ÌŜՏ`Li˜œÌi`>Ì̅iœÕÌÃiÌ̅>Ì>-iVÀiÌ>Àˆ>Ì]̜LiVÀi>Ìi`ˆ˜ÓäÓÓ]܈LiiÃÌ>LˆÃ…i`̜}Ո`i̅i ongoing implementation of the CSWB Plan. Immediately following endorsement of this Plan by Regional Council, it will be forwarded to the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Ó° i˜iwÌÃœv -7 *>˜ No one organization or sector can have total responsibility for community safety and well-being. Building robust community capacity to ensure residents have access to the right services at the right time is the responsibility of all sectors. The CSWB Plan provides an opportunity to intentionally align existing relationships, plans, and strategies at the regional, area municipal, and community level to make the best use of resources, avoid duplication, learn best practices, and facilitate effective cross-sectoral collaboration. ,iÈ`i˜ÌÃ]œÀ}>˜ˆâ>̈œ˜Ã]ˆ˜Ã̈ÌṎœ˜Ã]>˜`“Õ˜ˆVˆ«>«>À̘iÀȘ̅i,i}ˆœ˜œv ÕÀ…>“܈Li˜iwÌvÀœ“ the CSWB Plan. The CSWB Plan will serve as an umbrella document creating the opportunity for plans and strategies at the regional, municipal, and community levels to align. The CSWB Plan creates a formal framework to convene system and sector leaders to share, plan, and strategize together. This includes the ˆ˜ÛœÛi“i˜Ìœv«iÀܘÃ܈̅ˆÛi`iÝ«iÀˆi˜Vi>˜`̅i˜œÌ‡vœÀ‡«ÀœwÌVœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ]܅ˆV…ˆÃۈÌ>̜Vœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ safety and well-being. 1Risk factors: negative characteristics or conditions in individuals, families, communities or society that may increase social disorder, crime or fear of crime, or the likelihood of harms or victimization to persons or property. 8 3. CSWB Plan Framework The CSWB Plan calls upon different sectors, institutions, and service delivery agents, to share in the collective responsibility of creating the type of community we want to live in. The CSWB Plan acknowledges this work must extend beyond the system of policing to address complex social issues that often contribute to crime and poor health. Figure 1.1 demonstrates how the planning framework focuses on improving early interventions and upstream services, as the key to shifting away from acute care and punitive action. The intention is to offer residents the right services at the right time. Figure 1.1 Ris k I n t e rventio n S o c i a l D e v elopment Incident Response P r e v e ntion Critical and non-critical incident response Mitigating situation of elevated risk Proactively reducing identified risks Promoting and maintaining community safety and well-being Figure 1.1 illustrates that by using community-based planning, such as a CSWB Plan, many of the crises and incidents that occur, could potentially be avoided or reduced, if collaborative social interventions addressed the originating issue. These rings show the interconnectedness of community challenges and the importance of addressing issues across all four levels in the service spectrum. The focus and efforts of the CSWB Plan rest primarily in the social development and prevention rings, promoting alignment and integration of services. This approach utilizes critical community services, such as emergency responders, in a more effective and intentional manner. It also provides system users with more information about what is available and more control over their options. 9 - 4. Impact of COVID-19 A CSWB Plan provides the framework for communities to collectively respond to emerging issues, allocate resources, and leverage best practices. COVID-19 revealed new vulnerabilities in the community and as a result, new partnerships and bodies of work were developed to address community need. Intelligence gathered from the pandemic helped inform the CSWB Plan, demonstrating the advantages of being able to swiftly pivot to react to an ever evolving reality. The impacts of the pandemic are still being understood and will continue to be considered throughout the implementation of this Plan. 5. Durham Region: Community Overview Durham Region is a great place to live, work, and build a life. As the eastern anchor to the Greater Toronto Area, Durham œvviÀëÀˆ“i>VViÃÃ̜>Vœ˜ÃՓiÀ“>ÀŽiÌœv“œÀi̅>˜wÛi million people. The broader region provides a wide range of programs and services to a growing, and increasingly diverse community of residents, businesses, and visitors. /œ`>Þ]̅iÀi}ˆœ˜ˆÃ…œ“i̜œÛiÀÇää]äää«iœ«i°ƂÃŜܘ in Figure 1.2, Durham is comprised of eight area municipalities >˜`LÞ̅iÞi>ÀÓäx£]̅i«œ«Õ>̈œ˜ˆÃvœÀiV>ÃÌ̜ˆ˜VÀi>Ãi ̜£°Î“ˆˆœ˜«iœ«i]܈̅œÛiÀ{Èä]ää䍜LðƂà ÕÀ…>“ continues to grow, the importance of maintaining high levels of safety and well-being is a top priority. Durham Region is performing well against many indicators of safety and well-being. However, we know there are areas for improvement, requiring targeted, collaborative, and intentional solutions. Oshawa Clarington Whitby Ajax Pickering Scugog Brock Uxbridge Figure 1.2 10 To fully understand the main issues facing the region, several key indicators and data sets were assessed to identify priority risk factors. Figure 1.3 displays some of these data points. of Durham Region students seriously considered attempting suicide, representing approximately 4,000 students (2017) low-income applicants were on the Durham Access to Social Housing (DASH) wait list (2019) of violent crimes were domestic-related (2020) of mental health related calls to Police resulted in apprehension (2020) visits to the emergency room for opioid poisonings (2020), tripled from 231 in 2015 15% 7,506 31% 54% 666 of adults 18+ worried about their 76% own or household members’ mental health (2020) of adults who rated sense of 47% belonging as somewhat weak or very weak (2020) Examples of Risk Factors In Durham 22% 8.2 of households reported any level of food insecurity (2020) years is the average wait time on the DASH wait list for non-senior singles without priority status (2019) 11 Figure 1.3 6. Priority Risk Factors Based on the analysis of data, feedback from stakeholders, and community engagement outlined in Section 8 of the Plan. ˆ}ÕÀi£°{œÕ̏ˆ˜iÃ̅iˆ`i˜Ìˆwi`«ÀˆœÀˆÌÞÀˆÃŽv>V̜ÀÃ\ Mental Health Substance Use Criminal Involvement Victimization Homelessness and Basic Needs Social Isolation Experiences of Racism Figure 1.4 12 The following provides more information about each priority risk factor: Mental Health i˜Ì>…i>Ì…Ü>È““i`ˆ>ÌiÞˆ`i˜Ìˆwi`>Ã>«ÀˆœÀˆÌÞ̅ÀœÕ}…̅iVœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ engagement process and supported by Regional data. Three-quarters of Durham Region adults are worried about their own or a household members’ mental health and the percentage of people who rate their mental health as fair or poor has been increasing. The percentage of adults 18+ in Durham Region who reported their “i˜Ì>…i>Ì…>ÃiÝVii˜ÌœÀÛiÀÞ}œœ``iVÀi>Ãi`vÀœ“Ç£¯ˆ˜Óä£Î̜ÈÓ¯ˆ˜Ó䣙° ƂÈ`ivÀœ“>Ìi“«œÀ>ÀÞ`iVÀi>Ãiˆ˜Óä£Ç]̅i«Àœ«œÀ̈œ˜œv“i˜Ì>…i>Ì…‡Ài>Ìi` V>Ã̅>ÌÀiÃՏÌi`ˆ˜>“i˜Ì>…i>Ì…>««Ài…i˜Ãˆœ˜…>ÃLii˜œ˜̅iÀˆÃiȘViÓä£È° ,iVi˜ÌÞ]Ó䣙>˜`ÓäÓäÃ>Ü̅i…ˆ}…iÃÌ«Àœ«œÀ̈œ˜œv“i˜Ì>…i>Ì…‡Ài>Ìi`V>Ã that resulted in a mental health apprehension. Themes emerged around lengthy waitlist times, barriers to service and complicated referral processes. The negative impact of the pandemic on mental health was ÀiyiVÌi`̅ÀœÕ}…vii`L>VŽvÀœ“̅iVœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ`ÕÀˆ˜}œ«i˜…œÕÃiÃiÃȜ˜Ã>˜`̅i public survey. Substance Use (e.g., cannabis, opioids, alcohol) Substance use data highlighted how demands for support services are on the rise. Local data showed emergency department visits for opioid poisonings tripled from Óä£x̜ÓäÓä>˜`œ«ˆœˆ``i>̅ÓœÀi̅>˜ÌÀˆ«i`ˆ˜̅iÃ>“ï“i«iÀˆœ`° iœ}À>«…Þ«>ÞÃ>ŽiÞÀœiˆ˜>VViÃÃ̜ÃiÀۈViÃvœÀÃÕLÃÌ>˜ViÕÃiëiVˆwV«Àœ}À>“à and access to rehabilitation programs is not meeting the current demands of the community. It was also noted that people can struggle with concurrent disorders, both substance use and mental health concerns occurring at the same time, and therefore, the importance of understanding the interrelatedness of these priorities Ü>È`i˜Ìˆwi`°œÀ̅iÃiÀi>ܘÃ]ˆÌˆÃˆ“«œÀÌ>˜ÌvœÀÃiÀۈViÃ̜Li}iœ}À>«…ˆV>Þ distributed based on population and community needs. 13 Homelessness & Basic Needs (e.g., no stable housing, inability to meet basic needs, food insecurity) The demand for housing is exceeding local supply, which is having an impact on the `i“>˜`ÃvœÀ…œ“iiÃØiÃÃÃiÀۈViȘ̅iVœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ°˜Ó䣙]̅i`>Ì>ŜÜi`̅>Ì œv̅iÇ]xäȏœÜ‡ˆ˜Vœ“i>««ˆV>˜ÌÃœ˜̅i ÕÀ…>“ƂVViÃÃ̜-œVˆ>œÕȘ}­ Ƃ-® wait list; 44.8% were families, the average wait time was 8.2 years for a single non- senior person without priority status, and despite being the largest cohort on the Ƃ-Ü>ˆÌˆÃÌ]œ˜Þ£ä˜œ˜‡Ãi˜ˆœÀ>««ˆV>˜ÌÃÜiÀi…œÕÃi`܈̅œÕÌ«ÀˆœÀˆÌÞÃÌ>ÌÕà ˆ˜Ó䣙­ÃˆÝȘ}iÃ>˜`vœÕÀv>“ˆˆiî°Ƃœv̅iÃi>««ˆV>˜ÌÃÜiÀi…œÕÃi`̅ÀœÕ}… programs not tied to legislated wait list rules or with alternative housing providers that have a mandate to house people who are homeless or hard to house. The data also shows that just over half of the individuals experiencing homelessness have visited the emergency department an average of three times, 17% had, on >ÛiÀ>}i]vœÕÀˆ˜ÌiÀ>V̈œ˜Ã܈̅«œˆVi]>˜`£È¯Ài«œÀÌi`«iÀˆœ`Ãœvˆ˜V>ÀViÀ>̈œ˜° Themes regarding the demand for housing outweighing the local supply, how lack of housing impacts service delivery for individuals requiring multiple services, and the interconnectedness of homelessness and other community resources were emphasised throughout engagement sessions. Participants also shared valuable ˆ˜Ãˆ}…ÌÃœ˜̅iivviVÌÃœv̅i«>˜`i“ˆVœ˜…œ“iiÃØiÃÃ>˜`«œÛiÀÌÞ]ëiVˆwV>Þ food insecurity and the impact on mental health. 14 Criminal Involvement (e.g., gangs, use of guns, other illegal activities) Criminal involvement as a priority risk factor includes, gangs, use of guns and other illegal >V̈ۈ̈ið ÕÀ…>“,i}ˆœ˜>*œˆVi̜œŽ>ÀiVœÀ`££{ˆi}>}՘Ãœvv̅iÃÌÀiiÌȘÓäÓä]>xä per cent increase in three years. Sixteen of those “crime guns 2” were discovered and seized `ÕÀˆ˜}ÀœṎ˜iÌÀ>vwVÃ̜«Ã° Engagement participants shared observations of an increase in incidents involving tagging, Û>˜`>ˆÃ“]}À>vẅ]>˜`iÝ«œˆÌ>̈œ˜̅ÀœÕ}…œÕÌ̅i«>˜`i“ˆV° Victimization (e.g., control and use of threats or violence to exploit another for w˜>˜Vˆ>}>ˆ˜]>LÕÃiœÀ˜i}iVÌvÀœ“>v>“ˆÞ“i“LiÀœÀˆ˜Ìˆ“>Ìi«>À̘iÀ® Victimization as a priority risk factor includes, sexual and/or physical assault, domestic ۈœi˜Vi]…Õ“>˜ÌÀ>vwVŽˆ˜}]>˜`ÀœLLiÀÞ°˜ÓäÓä]̅i«iÀVi˜Ì>}iœvۈœi˜ÌVÀˆ“i̅>ÌÜ>à `œ“iÃ̈V‡Ài>Ìi`Ü>Ã>̈ÌÃ…ˆ}…iÃÌȘViÓä£È]>ÌΣ¯°/…i«Àœ«œÀ̈œ˜œvÀi«i>ÌۈV̈“Ãœv >ۈœi˜Ìˆ˜Vˆ`i˜ÌÃ…>ÃLii˜œ˜̅iˆ˜VÀi>ÃiȘViÓä£Ç]>˜`ÓäÓäÀi«ÀiÃi˜Ìi`̅i…ˆ}…iÃÌ year. Փ>˜/À>vwVŽˆ˜}­/®ˆÃ̅iv>ÃÌiÃÌ}ÀœÜˆ˜}VÀˆ“iˆ˜ >˜>`>°"v>…Õ“>˜ÌÀ>vwVŽˆ˜}ˆ˜ >˜>`>]ÈȯœVVÕÀȘ"˜Ì>Àˆœ>˜`ˆÌˆÃ>}ÀœÜˆ˜}«ÀœLi“ˆ˜ ÕÀ…>“,i}ˆœ˜° ,*-½…Õ“>˜ ÌÀ>vwVŽˆ˜}՘ˆÌ…>ÃÀi«œÀÌi`>Þi>À‡œÛiÀ‡Þi>Àˆ˜VÀi>Ãiˆ˜…Õ“>˜ÌÀ>vwVŽˆ˜}ˆ˜ÛiÃ̈}>̈œ˜ÃȘVi Óä£n°˜ÓäÓä]̅i/՘ˆÌVœ˜`ÕVÌi`£ÎLj˜ÛiÃ̈}>̈œ˜Ã° Participants in the engagement sessions pointed out new forms of harassment are happening œ˜ˆ˜i>˜`̅iÀiˆÃ>˜ˆ˜VÀi>Ãiˆ˜…Õ“>˜ÌÀ>vwVŽˆ˜}°*>À̈Vˆ«>˜ÌÃ>Ãœ…ˆ}…ˆ}…Ìi`̅i increasing mental health and social isolation experienced by domestic violence survivors as they are restricted to spending more time at home as a result of lockdown measures. This has also been referred to as the “Shadow Pandemic 3”. 2#pETKOGIWPqKUCP[ƂTGCTOVJCVKUWPNCYHWNN[QDVCKPGFRQUUGUUGFQTWUGFKPCETKOGJCUCP QDNKVGTCVGFUGTKCNPWODGTQTJCUDGGPQVJGTYKUGOQFKƂGFVQDGCƂTGCTO 3+PETGCUGKPXKQNGPEGVQYCTFYQOGPCPFIKTNUFWTKPIVJG%18+&RCPFGOKE 15 Social Isolation (e.g., living alone without support or too far away from services) Social isolation as a priority risk factor includes, hoarding, loneliness, elder abuse, sense of belonging, >˜`ˆÛi‡ˆ˜ÃÕ««œÀÌ}>«Ã°˜>ÌiÓäÓä]œ˜Þxίœv>`ՏÌãn³À>Ìi`̅iˆÀÃi˜ÃiœvLiœ˜}ˆ˜}̜̅i œV>Vœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ>ÃÃÌÀœ˜}œÀÛiÀÞÃÌÀœ˜}ˆ˜>˜œ˜ˆ˜iÃÕÀÛiÞVœ“«>Ài`܈̅œÛiÀn䯈˜Óä£n>˜` Ó䣙ˆ˜Ìii«…œ˜iÃÕÀÛiÞð Throughout the engagement sessions outlined in Section 8, there was consensus that rates of social isolation have increased since the pandemic across all demographics and age groups. Participants also emphasized that the pandemic has elevated the collective understanding of social isolation and how it relates to the other areas of priority. It was further stated that social isolation is about people who are disconnected from their support network, which impacts their sense of well-being. Experiences of Racism (e.g., identify barriers of anti-racist practice) /…i -7 *>˜Vœ˜ÃՏÌ>̈œ˜«ÀœViÃÃ>“«ˆwi`̅iVœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ½ÃVœ““ˆÌ“i˜Ì̜`iˆLiÀ>Ìi>˜` ˆ˜Ìi˜Ìˆœ˜>ܜÀŽ`iÈ}˜i`̜>``ÀiÃÃÀ>VˆÃ“]ëiVˆwV>Þ>˜Ìˆ‡ >VŽ>˜`>˜Ìˆ‡˜`ˆ}i˜œÕÃÀ>VˆÃ“° This work will focus on identifying barriers and other anti-racist practices. This work will be linked with the efforts already underway at the Region of Durham and will be a priority of the CSWB Plan Implementation Plan. This will ensure the most effective use of resources, providing consistent messaging and leveraging best practices across the province. 16 7. Durham’s Approach to Plan Development The CSWB Plan follows a data driven model, built on community engagement. This Plan required a unique level of inclusiveness, to bring together a broad range of intelligence, skills, expertise, experiences, and institutional knowledge from all sectors. ˆ}ÕÀi£°xÜ>Ã`iÛiœ«i`̜ˆÕÃÌÀ>Ìi̅i>««Àœ>V…̜`iÛiœ«ˆ˜}̅i -7 *>˜° The process began by analyzing Regional and DRPS data and followed an extensive engagement process, including oversight from the Steering Committee, to develop a ÕÀ…>“ëiVˆwV«>˜° /œ>ÃÈÃ̈˜̅iˆ`i˜ÌˆwV>̈œ˜œvœV>«ÀˆœÀˆÌÞÀˆÃŽv>V̜ÀÃ]>Vœ“«Ài…i˜ÃˆÛi`>Ì>ÀiۈiÜ was undertaken using several data sources which included: • Provincial Risk-Driven Tracking Database • Statistics Canada • Heath Department data including Durham Region Health Neighborhoods • Durham Regional Police Services data • Paramedic Services data • Social Services and Housing data • Feedback through two public surveys and three open houses • Service provider/stakeholder roundtable • Guidance and feedback from the Steering Committee, area municipal working group and internal working groups 17 An Illustration of Durham’s Approach to Plan Development Figure 1.5 Region of Durham & DRPS: Review Data, Programs and Services Two community surveys and three virtual open houses CSWB Plan Community Partner Roundtable Identify risk factors Refine and readjust as necessary Learn from community members Result: Durham Specific Plan Steering Committee: System Leaders Guidance and Oversight of Plan Development Service Providers Indigenous Engagement Area Municipal Working Group 18 - /…ivœœÜˆ˜}Ìi>“ÃܜÀŽi`VœiV̈ÛiÞ̜i˜ÃÕÀi̅i`>Ì>w˜`ˆ˜}Ã>ˆ}˜i` with the professional judgement and experience of senior level staff and system leaders. The following outlines the responsibilities of these groups: • Internal Working Group and Data Sub-Committee: An internal Regional working group and data sub-committee met regularly to analyze data, plan, coordinate, and develop public engagement activities. These groups had Ãi˜ˆœÀ,i}ˆœ˜>ÃÌ>vvÀi«ÀiÃi˜Ì>̈œ˜vÀœ“̅i Ƃ"½Ã"vwVi] ,*-]*>˜˜ˆ˜} and Economic Development, Social Services, Health, Paramedic Services and Corporate Communications. This group acted as a conduit for the transfer of information from the Working Groups to the Steering Committee. Please see Appendix B for a detailed list of working group and data sub-committee members. • Steering Committee: The Steering Committee, chaired by Elaine Baxter Trahair, Regional CAO, is comprised of system leaders who manage diverse systems across the Region including health, mental health and addictions systems, justice, education, child protection and more. Please see Appendix B for a detailed list of Steering Committee members. During implementation, ̅i-ÌiiÀˆ˜} œ““ˆÌÌii܈iۜÛi̜ÀiyiVÌ̅i«ÀˆœÀˆÌˆiÈ`i˜Ìˆwi`ˆ˜̅ˆÃ Plan. • Area Municipal Working Group: An area municipal working group was established to ensure an integrated approach to identifying and addressing local priorities. This group is comprised of area municipal CAOs or delegates. Please see Appendix B for a detailed list of area municipal working group members. 19 8. Community Engagement Leadership has remained committed to developing a stakeholder-driven CSWB Plan to serve as a foundational human services planning document integrating and aligning the work of Durham’s stakeholders. It is imperative for service providers, stakeholders and residents to see themselves in this Plan. Different methods were used to raise awareness of the Plan, to ensure the greatest number of stakeholders understood its importance and were invited to participate in its development. These methods included: • Regular reporting to Regional Council (Reports: Ó䣙‡ "7‡£x; Ó䣙‡--‡£Ç; ÓäÓ£‡ "‡£È; ÓäÓ£‡ "7‡££; ÓäÓ£‡ "‡Ç™) • Project website (durham.ca/cswbplan) • Social media campaign • Print material distribution • Leveraging existing events and partnerships • Television interview - Seniors Talk with DRPS (Rogerstv) • Newspaper interview – Uxbridge Times 20 In addition to this multi-media project promotion, many engagement formats were utilized. The following outlines the major engagement milestones throughout the development of the CSWB Plan. Community Partner Roundtable (November 2019): • Community partners, all dedicated to the delivery of programs and services that focus directly on Vœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞÃ>viÌÞ>˜`Üi‡Liˆ˜}ÜiÀiVœ˜Ûi˜i`°Ƃ“œÃÌ£ääÃÌ>Ži…œ`iÀÃVœ˜ÌÀˆLÕÌi`̜̅ˆÃvՏ day workshop. • Staff from the Ministry of the Solicitor General provided a summary of the legislative context. • Attendees had an opportunity to receive information and give feedback about the six areas of elevated risk and collectively develop action plans to address these areas. First Public Survey (February - March 2020, Pre-pandemic): • /…i«ÕÀ«œÃiœv̅iÃÕÀÛiÞÜ>Ã̜Û>ˆ`>Ìiw˜`ˆ˜}Ã>˜`i>À˜vÀœ“̅œÃi܅œˆÛi>˜`ܜÀŽˆ˜ Durham Region about challenges and opportunities related to community safety and well-being. • /…iÃÕÀÛiÞÀiViˆÛi`{äÎÀi뜘ÃiÃ>˜`“œÃÌ«>À̈Vˆ«>˜ÌÃ>}Àii`܈̅̅i«ÀˆœÀˆÌÞÀˆÃŽv>V̜Àà ˆ`i˜Ìˆwi`ˆ˜̅i`>Ì>° Second Public Survey (May - June 2021): • The second survey was an intentional opportunity to ensure the impacts of COVID-19 were ÀiyiVÌi`ˆ˜̅iˆ`i˜ÌˆwV>̈œ˜œv«ÀˆœÀˆÌÞÀˆÃŽv>V̜ÀðÌ>ÃœVœiVÌi`«œÌi˜Ìˆ>>V̈œ˜ˆÌi“Ã̜ inform the Implementation Plan. • /…iÃÕÀÛiÞÀiViˆÛi`ÎǙÀi뜘ÃiÃ>˜`“œÃÌ«>À̈Vˆ«>˜ÌÃ>}Àii`܈̅̅i«ÀiۈœÕÏÞˆ`i˜Ìˆwi` priority risk factors. Community Virtual Open Houses (June 2021): • The goals and objectives of the open houses mirrored those of the second public survey (above). • Three virtual open house sessions were hosted, each targeting a different population group: equity groups, or those working on equity issues, the public, and service providers. • /…iœ«i˜…œÕÃiÃ…>`>̜Ì>œvxÇ«>À̈Vˆ«>˜ÌÃ]Ài«ÀiÃi˜Ìˆ˜}œÛiÀÎxœÀ}>˜ˆâ>̈œ˜Ã° 21 9. CSWB Plan - Foundational Action Items The CSWB Plan is an important step toward the development of an integrated, multi-sectoral collaborative approach to community safety and well-being in Durham Region. This Plan will remain a living document, committed to evolving in response to the realities and challenges facing the community. Additionally, the CSWB Plan will be reviewed on a regular basis in alignment with the Region’s Strategic Plan. The following action items are the result of feedback collected through the numerous engagement sessions held throughout the development of the plan. 1. Create a CSWB Plan Secretariat The CSWB Plan will require secretariat support to provide key functions to lead, sustain, grow, coordinate, and operationalize the work of the CSWB Plan. The key functions will include engaging stakeholders, identifying collaborative partnership opportunities within all sectors, building the Implementation Plan, and assisting in future plan development. This Secretariat, to be created in ÓäÓÓ]܈Li̅iŽiÞ̜̅iÃÕVViÃÃvՏˆ“«i“i˜Ì>̈œ˜œv̅i*>˜° 2. Establish a Citizen Advisory Table -ÕVViÃÃvՏVœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ«>˜ÃÀiÞœ˜ˆ˜«ÕÌvÀœ“>Û>ÀˆiÌÞœvÜÕÀVið/…i -7 *>˜܈Li˜iwÌvÀœ“̅iۜˆViÃœvÀiÈ`i˜Ìà with lived experience through a Citizen Advisory Table. This diverse group of residents will ensure continuous improvement and create a mechanism to respond to emerging issues. 22 3. Launch the CSWB Plan Information Hub The CSWB Plan is an opportunity to demonstrate and grow the type of institutional maturity that attracts investment, where LÕȘiÃÃiÃ]ÀiÈ`i˜ÌÃ]ÃiÀۈVi«ÀœÛˆ`iÀÃ>˜`ˆ˜˜œÛ>̜ÀÃV>˜w˜`œV>`>Ì>]˜iÜ«>À̘iÀň«Ã>˜`i݈Ã̈˜}Lœ`ˆiÃœvܜÀŽ̅>Ì܈ help to inform their planning and service delivery. This tool will result in a level of community maturity that investors, talent, and funders require, and it will continue to strengthen relationships within the business community. ƂÃŜܘˆ˜ˆ}ÕÀi£°È]̅iwÀÃ̈ÌiÀ>̈œ˜œv̅i˜vœÀ“>̈œ˜ÕL­ÕL®܈ˆ˜VÕ`i̅i œ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ->viÌÞ>˜`7i‡ iˆ˜}*>˜]> physical asset map (Health Neighbourhoods), a searchable program and strategy catalogue, a link to Durham 211 and a new data dashboard. The Hub will continue to grow with the support of the CSWB Plan Secretariat. Work is underway between the Region and local post-secondary institutions to map the networks of social organizations across the region. This work will build on existing databases of service providers to better understand how groups are working together, the respective partners and mandates of each organization. /…iˆ˜vœÀ“>̈œ˜œ˜̅iÕL܈ÃiÀÛi>Ã>ÀiÜÕÀVi̜̅iLÀœ>`iÀVœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ>˜`ÀiÃՏ̈˜̅ii>ÃÞˆ`i˜ÌˆwV>̈œ˜œvܜÀŽ ՘`iÀÜ>Þ]VÀi>̈˜}œ««œÀÌ՘ˆÌˆiÃvœÀ«>À̘iÀň«Ã]œ««œÀÌ՘ˆÌˆiÃvœÀivwVˆi˜VˆiÃ>˜`>ۜˆ`ˆ˜}`Õ«ˆV>̈œ˜ˆ˜ÃiÀۈViÃ>˜` programs. Online Information Hub Community Interactive Map: Searchable Link to CSWB Plan Safety and Community Program Durham 211 Data Well-Being Amenities and Strategy Dashboard Plan and Services Catalogue Figure 1.6 23 4. Advance Existing Programs, Strategies and Bodies ƂˆÃÌœvÀi}ˆœ˜>«Àœ}À>“Ã>˜`ÃÌÀ>Ìi}ˆiÃ…>ÃLii˜ˆ`i˜Ìˆwi`̅>ÌÀi>Ìi to the priority risk factors (Appendix C). A searchable catalogue will be available on the CSWB Plan Information Hub, to be used as a resource to the community and a driver of economic development by way of capacity building. With the support of the Secretariat, this catalogue will continue to grow to include a wider, community-based, inventory of programs and strategies. This support will help inform future planning by the broader community, future funding opportunities and partnerships as they relate to the outcomes of the priority risk factors. 24 5. Establish Performance Indicators Having accurate and timely data, widely available to our community members and service providers is critical to informed policy and planning development. These data points will comprise the data dashboard which will be housed on the CSWB Plan Information Hub. This data will be available to community partners looking to grow services and meet needs in Durham Region, demonstrating to funders, through data and partnerships, that Durham has the capacity to manage further investments. /…ÀœÕ}…̅iܜÀŽœv̅i -7 *>˜]̅ivœœÜˆ˜}`>Ì>«œˆ˜ÌÃ…>ÛiLii˜ˆ`i˜Ìˆwi`̜>VÌ>ÃÌÀ>VŽ>Li«iÀvœÀ“>˜Vi indicators: • Mental health-related calls to the police • Police mental health calls resulting in apprehensions • Self-rated mental health (excellent or very good) • -iv‡…>À“i“iÀ}i˜VÞ`i«>À̓i˜ÌۈÈÌȘޜÕ̅>}i`£ä̜Ó{ • Paramedic calls related to suspected opioid overdoses • Infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome • Emergency department visits for opioid poisoning • Deaths due to opioid poisoning • People actively experiencing homelessness • People experiencing homelessness who moved into housing • Total people housed • Percent of households with food insecurity • Sense of belonging (strong or very strong) • -i˜ˆœÀψۈ˜}>œ˜i­Èx³® • Youth diversion rate • Crime severity index • Property crime rate • Violent crime rate • Percent of violent crime that is domestic-related • Percent of repeat victims of violent incidents 25 6. Actions Related to Individual Priority Risk Factors The following outlines the top three recommended action items for each of the priority risk factors. These action items ÜiÀiˆ˜vœÀ“i`LÞ̅iÃiVœ˜`Vœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞÃÕÀÛiÞˆ˜ÓäÓ£>˜` provide a starting point for consideration by the Steering Committee and working groups during implementation. Future work will be approached with the recognition that historic and systemic disparities exist within our structures and systems. There are no timelines associated with these action items as it will be job of the Secretariat in collaboration with the working groups to establish a plan to address these issues. Mental Health 1. Improve supports and services to foster positive mental health 2. Increase awareness about the programs and services available in Durham Region 3. Develop community hubs that deliver programs and services in one place Substance Use 1. Streamline and improve programs and services to make them more accessible for people experiencing addiction 2. Increase awareness about the programs and services available in Durham Region 3. Involve people with lived experience in developing programs and services Homelessness & Basic Needs 1. Provide supportive housing options for those who cannot live independently 2. Increase and improve coordinated, outcome-based supports and services to address homelessness 3. Create more affordable housing options Criminal Involvement 1. Develop and improve preventive programs and services (e.g., hubs) to address the root causes of violence and crime 2. Develop programs for income support and skill development for young people 3. Develop holistic, systemic, and comprehensive approaches to address crime Victimization 1. Develop and improve preventive programs and services to address the root causes of violence and crime 2. Develop holistic, systemic, and comprehensive approaches to address victimization 3. Increase awareness about the programs and services available in Durham Region Social Isolation 1. Provide programs that connect people with the community 2. Increase awareness about the programs and services available in Durham Region 3. Increase awareness of volunteer opportunities Experiences of Racism 1. Enhance representation of diverse population groups and their perspectives in developing policies and delivering programs and services 2. Apply an equity lens to the design and delivery of all programs and services 3. Involve people with lived experience in designing and improving programs, supports and services 26 10.Continuous Improvement and Reporting Durham’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan establishes a collaborative framework for integrated service delivery, ܜÀŽˆ˜}܈̅Vœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ«>À̘iÀÃ̜i˜VœÕÀ>}i>˜Õ«ÃÌÀi>“>««Àœ>V…°-Ì>À̈˜}ˆ˜ÓäÓÎ]̅i -7 *>˜-iVÀiÌ>Àˆ>Ì>˜` working groups will report to Council annually and post those reports on the CSWB Plan Information Hub. /…ˆÃ*>˜܈Lïi`̜̅i,i}ˆœ˜œv ÕÀ…>“-ÌÀ>Ìi}ˆV*>˜>˜`ÀiۈiÜi`ˆ˜ÓäÓ{]VÀi>̈˜}>ˆ}˜“i˜Ì>˜`ivwVˆi˜ÌÕÃi of resources. 11.Next Steps & Implementation As the Region of Durham continues to grow and mature, the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan will do the same. /…i -7 *>˜ˆÃ>ˆÛˆ˜}`œVՓi˜Ì]`iÈ}˜i`̜LiÀi뜘ÈÛi>˜`yi݈Li̜Vœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ˜ii`ðÌ܈LiÀiۈiÜi`>˜` updated throughout implementation as the Steering Committee and working groups continue to receive feedback and recommendations from community partners and stakeholders. /…iܜÀŽœv̅i -7 *>˜]ëiVˆwV>Þ̅i>V̈œ˜ˆÌi“Ã]܈LiÃÕ««œÀÌi`̅ÀœÕ}…>˜ˆ“«i“i˜Ì>̈œ˜«>˜܅ˆV…܈ guide the work of the Secretariat and act as a measurable, outcome-based reporting tool. All stakeholders, led by the Region and DRPS, will continue to work together. The Secretariat will receive data from a number of sources, including the Risk-Tracking Database, to ensure local data informs local planning. Figure 1.7 illustrates the CSWB Plan implementation structure. Working Groups will drive implementation and will be organized by priority risk factor. Please see Appendix A for Durham’s CSWB Plan Year One Implementation Plan. This Plan offers meaningful direction in getting the right services, to the right people, at the right time. 27 CSWB Plan Implementation Structure (2022 and beyond) Steering Committee DRPS Risk-Tracking Database Regional Secretariat Data Sub-Committee Mental Health Criminal Involvement Victimization Homelessness and Basic Needs Experiences of Racism Substance Use Social Isolation Working Groups e.g. Person(s) with Lived Experience, Service Providers, Municipal Staff, Community Partners, Existing Action Groups Figure 1.7 28 Appendix A: Durham Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan Implementation Plan: The Regional Municipality of Durham Community Safety and Well-Being Plan was adopted LÞ œÕ˜Vˆœ˜­…œ`vœÀ`>Ìi®°/…ˆÃ`œVՓi˜ÌˆÃ>wÀÃÌÃÌi«̜Ü>À`Ài>ˆâˆ˜}̅iœLiV̈Ûià >ˆ`œṎ˜̅i*>˜>È`i˜Ìˆwi`LÞ̅iVœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ°/…i“«i“i˜Ì>̈œ˜*>˜]ˆŽi̅i -7 *>˜]ˆÃ>ˆÛˆ˜}`œVՓi˜Ì>˜`ˆÃ`iÈ}˜i`̜Liyi݈Li>˜`Ài뜘`̜Vœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ needs as they arise. The Implementation Plan is subject to review on a regular basis with the CSWB Plan. The CSWB Plan is set to be reviewed in tandem with the Corporate Strategic Plan for the Regional Municipality of Durham. While the work of the CSWB Plan is the collective responsibility of the broader community, making sure it happens is the responsibility of the Secretariat. Working groups will be assembled by the Secretariat to create work plans, set objective and goals. This “«i“i˜Ì>̈œ˜*>˜ÃiÌÃ̅iVÀˆÌˆV>wÀÃÌÃÌi«Ã̜Ü>À`ňv̈˜}vÀœ“«>˜˜ˆ˜}̜>V̈œ˜° iœÜ>Ài̅iˆ`i˜Ìˆwi`>V̈œ˜ˆÌi“ÃvœÀÞi>Àœ˜ivœœÜˆ˜}̅iVÀi>̈œ˜œv̅i-iVÀiÌ>Àˆ>Ì] availability of resources, and public health and social service priorities. 29 Year One (2022): Activities 1. Establish the CSWB Plan Secretariat Key partners: • Human Resources, Region of Durham • DRPS • Regional Council Description and Key Tasks • Appoint a CSWB Plan interim lead • Secure budget • Work with HR to develop competition documents • Develop Terms of Reference • Hire and train 2. Host Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Community Safety Symposium Key partners: • Ƃ"½ÃœvwVi • DRPS • GTHA Municipalities Description and Key Tasks • Liaise with GTHA partners • ˆ>ˆÃi܈̅ ,*->˜` Ƃ"½ÃœvwVi • Liaise with community 3. Assemble Working Groups (7) Key partners: • Secretariat • System Leaders • Municipal partners • Service Providers • ˆÛiÀÈÌÞ] µÕˆÌÞ>˜`˜VÕȜ˜"vwVi],i}ˆœ˜œv ÕÀ…>“ • Data sub-committee Description and Key Tasks Identify a lead agency for each area of priority • Develop Terms of Reference (7) • Develop Action Plans • Work closely with area municipal staff to align similar goals and objectives such as supporting the City of Oshawa in implementing the Downtown Oshawa Action Plan 4. Transition from Planning to Implementation: Steering Committee and Working Groups Key partners: • System Leaders • Municipal Partners • Region of Durham staff Description and Key Tasks Develop Terms of Reference (TOR) for CSWB Plan Steering Committee, Working Group and Area Municipality Working Groups for implementation • Administration: scheduling meetings, minutes 30 5.Establish a Citizen Advisory Table Key partners: •Secretariat • ˆÛiÀÈÌÞ] µÕˆÌÞ>˜`˜VÕȜ˜"vwVi],i}ˆœ˜œv ÕÀ…>“ •DRPS Description and Key Tasks Recruit for and develop a Citizen Advisory Table •Develop process •Actively recruit •Develop Terms of Reference 6.Experiences of Racism Key partners: • ˆÛiÀÈÌÞ] µÕˆÌÞ>˜`˜VÕȜ˜"vwVi],i}ˆœ˜œv ÕÀ…>“ •Indigenous leaders Description and Key Tasks Identify how CSWB Plan intersects with anti-Black and anti- Indigenous racism •Liaise with Region of Durham’s Diversity, Equity and ˜VÕȜ˜­ ®"vwViœvwVi •Identify how to support the work already underway •Develop a diversity, equity and inclusion lens for application in the CSWB Plan 7.Expand Searchable Program and Strategy Catalogue Key partners: •System Leaders •Municipal Partners •Region of Durham staff Description and Key Tasks Identify how to support the expansion of the searchable catalogue to meet regional need •Secure budget •Coordinate engagement activities to seek feedback on initial database strengths and areas of development •Identify internal products that may be available to support the needs of the database or determine external partnerships if required 8.Build Future Phases for Implementation Key partners: •System Leaders •Municipal Partners •Region of Durham staff Description and Key Tasks Develop Work Plans for years two and three 31 Appendix B: Acknowledgements The development of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan in Durham Region was a collaborative effort. “None of us is as smart as all of us” - Ken Blanchard, Author Thank you to: Executive Sponsors: • Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou, Commissioner of Social Services • Brian Bridgemen, Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Staff Leads: • Kiersten Allore-Engel, Senior Planner, Planning and Economic Development Department • ƂÕ`ÀiÞƂ˜`ÀiÜÃ]>˜>}iÀ]-ÌÀ>Ìi}ˆV*>À̘iÀň«Ã>˜`˜ˆÌˆ>̈ÛiÃ]-œVˆ>-iÀۈVià œ““ˆÃȜ˜iÀ½Ã"vwVi • i>̅iÀ/…œ“«Ãœ˜]*œˆVÞƂ˜>ÞÃÌ]-ÌÀ>Ìi}ˆV*>À̘iÀň«Ã>˜`˜ˆÌˆ>̈Ûi]-œVˆ>-iÀۈVià œ““ˆÃȜ˜iÀ½Ã"vwVi • >˜ˆi-«>ÀŽÃ],iÃi>ÀV… œœÀ`ˆ˜>̜À]˜˜œÛ>̈œ˜>˜`,iÃi>ÀV…1˜ˆÌ]-ÌÀ>Ìi}ˆV˜ˆÌˆ>̈Ûià ˆÛˆÃˆœ˜]"vwViœv̅i,i}ˆœ˜> Chair and CAO 32 Members of the CSWB Plan Steering Committee • Steering Committee Chair: Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Durham Region CAO • Chief Kelly LaRocca, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation • Chris Bovie, formerly of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences • ˆ˜`ÞÕÀÀ>Þ]1˜ˆÌi`7>Þ ÕÀ…>“,i}ˆœ˜­˜œÌ‡vœÀ‡«ÀœwÌ representative - alternate) • Dan Carter, Regional Council, Mayor of Oshawa • Dr. Robert Kyle, Region of Durham • Garry Cubitt, Police Services Board • Gary Crossdale, Durham District School Board • Lisa Kitchen, Lakeridge Health Ontario Health Team • Mark Morissette, DRPS (Chief’s Delegate) • Paul McGary, Lakeridge Health • Regional Chair John Henry, Regional Council (alternate) • Rhonda Schwartz, Seniors Care Network • Steven Woodman, Durham Children’s Aid Society • Tracy Barill, Durham Catholic District School Board • Troy Cheseboro, Chief of Paramedic Services • 6ˆÛˆ>˜ ÕÀ] ÕÀ…>“ œ““Õ˜ˆÌޜ՘`>̈œ˜­˜œÌ‡vœÀ‡«ÀœwÌ representative - primary) • ,i}ˆœ˜>ÃÌ>vvˆ˜>˜i݇œvwVˆœV>«>VˆÌÞÀi뜘ÈLivœÀ\ Government and Community Relations (Sandra Austin), Human • /À>vwVŽˆ˜}­œViÞ˜-ˆVˆˆ>˜œ®]œV>““ˆ}À>̈œ˜*>À̘iÀň« (Sarah Hickman), Broadband (Riaz Razvi) Area Municipal Working Group • Amanda Hoover, Durham Regional Police Service • Andy Allison, Municipality of Clarington • Audrey Andrews, Regional Municipality of Durham • Brian Bridgeman, Regional Municipality of Durham • Àˆ>˜ Õvwi`] ˆÌÞœv*ˆVŽiÀˆ˜} • Christie McLardie, Town of Ajax • Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Regional Municipality of Durham • Heather Thompson, Regional Municipality of Durham • Ingrid Svelnis, Township of Brock • Ken Nix, Township of Scugog • Kiersten Allore-Engel, Regional Municipality of Durham • Kristi Honey, Township of Uxbridge • Marisa Carpino, City of Pickering • Mark Berny, Township of Scugog • Mark Morissette, Durham Regional Police Service • Matt Gaskell, Town of Whitby • Mike Saulnier, City of Oshawa • Paul Ralph, City of Oshawa • Rob Bryan, Durham Regional Police Service 33 • Robert Gruber, Town of Ajax • Ron Diskey, City of Oshawa • Sandra Austin, Regional Municipality of Durham • Sarah Klein, Town of Whitby • Shane Baker, Town of Ajax • Sharon Milton, City of Pickering • Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou, Regional Municipality of Durham 33 Internal Working Group • ƂˆÃœ˜iV̜À‡ƂiÝ>˜`iÀ] Ƃ"½ÃœvwVi • Alyxandra Riddell, Social Services • Amanda Hoover, Durham Regional Police Service • Audrey Andrews, Social Services • Brian Bridgeman, Planning and Economic Development • >˜ˆi-«>ÀŽÃ] Ƃ"½ÃœvwVi • `Ü>À`<ÕVV>] Ƃ"½ÃœvwVi • Heather Thompson, Social Services • œ>˜˜i*>µÕiÌÌi] œÀ«œÀ>Ìi œ““Õ˜ˆV>̈œ˜Ã"vwVi • John Riches, Paramedic Services • Kiersten Allore-Engel, Planning and Economic Development • Mark Morissette, Durham Regional Police Service • Mary-Anne Pietrusiak, Health • Regina Elliott, Health • Rob Bryan, Durham Regional Police Service • ->˜`À>ƂÕÃ̈˜] Ƃ"½ÃœvwVi • Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou, Social Services • Zareen Butt, Health Data Sub- Committee • Alyxandra Riddell, Housing • >˜ˆi-«>ÀŽÃ] Ƃ"½ÃœvwVi • Heather Thompson, Social Services • Jeffery Jordison, Durham Paramedic Services • Kiersten Allore-Engel, Planning and Economic Development • Madison Smith, Durham Regional Police Service • Mary-Anne Pietrusiak, Health • Regina Elliott, Health Community Partners Abilities Centre • • AIDS Committee of Durham Region • Ajax Fire and Emergency Services • Ajax Public Library • Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade • Alzheimers Society Durham • Autism Ontario • Back Door Mission • Bawaajigewin Aboriginal Community Circle – Oshawa • Beaverton Chamber of Commerce • Bethesda House • Bethesda House • Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham • Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham • Bowmanville Firehouse Youth Centre • Bowmanville Older Adult Association • Boys and Girls Club of Durham • Brain Injury Association of Durham • Brock Community Health Centre • Brock Fire Department • Brock Township Public Library • Brock Youth Centre • Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce • Canadian Jamaican Club • Canadian Red Cross Durham • Carea Community Health Centre • Catholic Family Services of Durham • Central East LHIN 34 • Region of Durham Paramedic Service • City of Pickering • Clarington Board of Trade • Clarington Emergency and Fire Services • Clarington Public Library • Community Care Durham • Community Development Council Durham • Community Justice Alternatives • Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby • Community Living Durham North • Community Living Oshawa/Clarington • Congress of Black Women Whitby/Oshawa • Conseil des Organismes Francophones de la Région de Durham • Conseil Scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir (French Catholic School Board) • Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (French Public School Board) • Cornerstone Community Association • Denise House • Denise House • Dnaagdawenmag Binnooyiiyag Child and Family Services • Durham Region Intimate Relationship Violence Empowerment Network (DRIVEN) • Durham Association for Family Resources and Support • Durham Black Educators’ Network • Durham Children’s Aid Society • Durham College • Durham Community Foundation • Durham Community Legal Clinic • Durham District School Board • Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources – Uxbridge • Durham Mental Health Services • Durham Rape Crisis Centre • Durham Region Aboriginal Advisory Circle • Durham Region Crime Stoppers • Durham Region Labour Council • ÕÀ…>“,i}ˆœ˜ œ˜‡*ÀœwÌœÕȘ} œÀ«œÀ>̈œ˜ • Durham Regional Police Service • Durham Regional Police Services Board • Durham Tamil Association • Durham Workforce Authority • Feed the Need in Durham • Frontenac Youth Services • >ÌiÎ\£È"ÕÌÀi>V… i˜ÌÀi • Grandview Children’s Centre • Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce • Habitat for Humanity Durham • Helping Other Parents Everywhere (HOPE) • Herizon House • Hispanic Canadian Alliance of Ontario • Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham (ICCAD) • Inter-Church Immigrant Support Group • Kinark Child and Family Services • L’Amicale du centre communautaire francophone • Lakeridge Health • Lakeridge Health Ontario Health Team • Literacy Council of Durham Region 35 • Literacy Network of Durham Region • Luke’s Place • Métis Nation of Ontario - Oshawa Chapter • Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation • Murray McKinnon Foundation • Muslim Welfare House • Muslim Welfare House • Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce • North House • Nourish and Develop Durham • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Durham • Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) Durham • Ontario Provincial Police (Community Safety) • Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences • Ontario Tech University • Oshawa & Durham Region Métis Council • Oshawa Fire Services • Oshawa Public Library • "Å>Ü>-i˜ˆœÀ œ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ i˜ÌÀiÃxx³­"- ® • Participation House Project Durham • Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board • PFLAG Canada Durham • Pickering Fire Services • Pickering Public Library • Pickering Village BIA • Port Perry BIA • Pregnancy Help Centre • Refugee Youth Outreach Centre • Region of Durham - Commissioner of Corporate Services • Region of Durham - Commissioner of Finance • Region of Durham - Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development • Region of Durham - Commissioner of Social Services • Region of Durham - Commissioner of Works • ,i}ˆœ˜œv ÕÀ…>“‡i`ˆV>"vwViÀi>Ì… • Region of Durham -General Manager of Transit • Region of Durham Paramedic Service • Reseaux en immigration francophone (RIF) • Rose of Durham • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir & Cultural Center • Scugog Chamber of Commerce • Scugog Fire and Emergency Services Department • Scugog Library • Seniors Care Network • Settlement House (Simcoe Hall) • Special Olympics Durham • St. John Ambulance Durham • Town of Ajax • Town of Whitby • Township of Scugog • Township of Uxbridge • Trent University (Durham) • United Way Durham Region • Uxbridge BIA • Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce • Uxbridge Fire Service 36 •Uxbridge Public Library •Victim Services of Durham •Welcome Centres •7…ˆÌLÞ >…?￿‰ œ““Õ˜ˆÌÞ •Whitby BIA •Whitby Chamber of Commerce •Whitby Fire and Emergency Services •Whitby Public Library •Women’s Committee of Durham •Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre •Women’s Wellness Alliance of Durham •YMCA Durham Oshawa •YWCA Appendix C (CSWB Plan Programs, Strategies and Bodies) •Adult Community Support Services •Age-Friendly Durham Strategy •Anti-Racism Taskforce •At Home Durham •Best Start Network •Broadband Strategy •Community Partners in Diversity •Community Support Pilot •Continuing Education programming Getting Ahead Program •Counselling services for Ontario Works recipients •Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy •Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community of Practice • Durham Advisory Committee on Homelessness (DACH) • Durham Connect • Durham Elder Abuse Network • Durham Housing Advisory Network (DHAN) •Durham Immigration and Inclusion Community Plan 2020-2024 • Durham Local Immigration Partnership Council •Durham Region Official Plan • Durham Region Opioid Response Plan • ÕÀ…>“,i}ˆœ˜*œˆVi-iÀۈViÃՓ>˜/À>vwVŽˆ˜}1˜ˆÌÉ Children At Risk of Exploitation (CARE) Team • Durham Region Strategic Plan • Durham Regional Police Business Plan • Emergency Social Services • Family Services Durham Community Counselling Services • Financial Empowerment Framework • Francophone Partners Working Group Collective Impact (Poverty Reduction) • Health Neighbourhoods Project • Health, Homelessness & Housing (H3) Committee •Human Trafficking Coalition •Human Trafficking Prevention Workshops •Human Response Team (Income and Employment Supports Division, Ontario Works) • Income and Employment Supports Division (IESD) Community Hubs • Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program • Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) • Mental health worker at Employment Resource Centre37 • Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and Annual Reports • Newcomer Accessibility Council • Newcomer Advisory Table • Ontario Works • Partner Assault Response • Primary Care Outreach • Project X-change • Public Health Programming (Ontario Public Health Standards) • REACH Youth Program • Senior Safety Support Unit • Seniors and Affordable Housing Task Force • Social Investment Fund • Social Investment Fund: Recreation Programming • The Council of Francophone Organizations of Durham Region •Sessions for Human Trafficking Training 38 If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility@durham.ca Or 905-668-4113 extension 2009.