It's been an interesting start to what seems will be another challenging year for all of us. However, it's not without some good news stories that are underway or taking shape. It's a refreshing … [Read more...] about We need new ways to deal with rising crime rates
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NEWS RELEASE | COMMUNITY SAFETY PRACTITIONER IN RESIDENCE
Victoria, BC Rethink Urban is proud to be working with the Anglican Church of St. John the Divine for a six-month Full Spectrum Community Safety Practitioner in Residence initiative. This initiative … [Read more...] about NEWS RELEASE | COMMUNITY SAFETY PRACTITIONER IN RESIDENCE
The Power of the Arts
Don't you feel it growing day by day? People getting ready for the news. Some are happy, some are sad ... oh ... we got to let the music play. What the people need is a way to make em' smile. It … [Read more...] about The Power of the Arts
Welcome Karen Gariepy
It's with great pleasure that I welcome Karen to our growing collaborative of partner consultants across Canada. She will be an incredible asset to our team, and to the various clients we serve. It … [Read more...] about Welcome Karen Gariepy
Hope & Resilience | Rethink the Potential
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing or rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there." - Rumi As we were pulling the many threads of the short film Hope & Resilience together we’d be asked … [Read more...] about Hope & Resilience | Rethink the Potential
Welcome Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff
It's a pleasure to have Teale join our collaborative, and to welcome him during such uncertain times. I've known Teale for several years now, we worked together as board members with the Greater … [Read more...] about Welcome Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff
Welcome Dr. Trevor Hancock
I remember meeting Trevor a few years ago following a lecture I did at UVIC, and I even got to enjoy a piece of cake to celebrate his retirement. Since that time, we've continued to cross paths and … [Read more...] about Welcome Dr. Trevor Hancock
Communities should embrace crime prevention through environmental design
It seems that there is no shortage of challenges facing communities these days, including the pandemic and opioid crisis, homelessness, and a rise in certain types of crime. In 1999 I was introduced … [Read more...] about Communities should embrace crime prevention through environmental design
Peel’s Principles of Policing
During my college days and studying Justice Administration and Police Science I was introduced to Peel's 9 Principles of Policing. Those ideals stuck with me over the years, and created a solid … [Read more...] about Peel’s Principles of Policing
Through the CPTED Lens
Robert Clarke tells the story of his shift in perspective from Corrections to CPTED, and how the world looks a little different now. Coming out of a lengthy career in Federal Corrections, I thought I … [Read more...] about Through the CPTED Lens