(Re)Think "Crime" …because it's not real.

Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council

Join Jessica Hutchison for a provocative and challenging presentation that turns our concept of "crime" upside-down.

Thank you for your interest in the (Re)Thinking Crime series event Thurs., June 10, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Ticket sales have now ended.

We have all been taught from a young age that “crime” is a real thing, yet we rarely sit down to think about it. Learn about the injustices of the concept of "crime," particularly how it affects Black, Indigenous, and racialized people, and those of low or no income. In this public talk, we will take the time to critically explore the following questions: <ul><li>What is “crime”? </li></ul><ul><li>Why are certain activities classified as a “crime” and certain people seen as “criminal”? </li></ul><ul><li>How can we move away from a punishment mentality to one based in care, compassion, and support? </li></ul><ul><li>How can we prevent and reduce harm by shifting the focus from individuals to systems and structures? </li></ul><ul><li>What can we do, as individuals and as a collective, to build a society that is equitable, fair, and just? </li></ul>We all have a role to play in creating a world where everyone has the supports, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. Let’s begin by asking ourselves some tough questions. Together, let’s (Re)Think "Crime".

This event is part of our Upstream Speaker series presented by the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council.<a href="https://preventingcrime.ca/our-work/upstream-speaker-series/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Click here to see other events.</a>Goal: <ul><li>To engage community and inspire action.</li></ul><ul><li>Build understanding of issues and concepts that lead to social and structural harms. </li></ul><ul><li>To improve community knowledge about Upstream Prevention as a way of preventing harm and creating a safe, more equitable, and just community where everyone has opportunities to thrive.</li></ul>

The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council (WRCPC) is made up of 40 community leaders representing diverse sectors from our community including education, mental health, child and youth advocates, politicians and enforcement. The WRCPC strives to shift the focus of crime prevention upstream, building a community foundation of equity where all citizens experience safety and opportunity. We work with communities and systems to address barriers and amplify voices not being heard. We prevent and reduce social harms by driving structural change through evidence informed strategies that address the root causes and honour diverse ways of knowing and being.To learn more, visit preventingcrime.ca.

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