Crime is not just a Police Problem
WHO WE ARE
"The Citizens' Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the most active crime prevention groups in the country. this group shows what can be done when police and citizens work together."
The Citizens Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador was formed in 1988. It is comprised of police and citizens who are concerned with making our communities better and safer places in which to live. It was felt at that time that the traditional responses to crime in our communities were insufficient and that other responses were needed.
The response that was seen as perhaps offering the greatest opportunity for success was the principle of the safer communities approach to crime prevention. The strategies highlighted by this approach and used by our communities are:
- Crime Prevention through Social Development
- Crime Prevention through Community-Based Policing
- Crime Prevention through Opportunity Reduction
The Association has formed partnerships with the two major police forces in the province. By working closely together with both police forces, the association has been able to ensure that all areas of the province have access to crime prevention committees if they desire.
Since its inception in 1988, member committees of the association have undertaken literally thousands of crime prevention projects in their communities. The local citizens groups identify problems in the area and work to try to eliminate those problems. The provincial association is there to offer whatever support is needed. Today, there are 28 local member committees representing citizens and police throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
We in Nova Scotia are re-developing our crime prevention organization and we are using the model of Citizens Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
The CitizensCrime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador operates with the following goals and objectives:
- To act as the governing body for and to promote interactions among Citizens' Crime Prevention Committees in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- To promote the development of both province-wide and localized education programs relative to "Safer Homes - Safer Communities".
- To encourage and support provincial and federal legislation relative to "Safer Homes - Safer Communities" and especially as it pertains to the social development model.
- To promote and provide assistance in the formation of new Citizens' Crime Prevention Committees in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- To identify problem areas relative to Crime Prevention and to work in association with law enforcement agencies and other organizations in developing programs aimed at solving these problems.
Crime Prevention is Everyone's Business
Each year CCPANL and its local committees deliver hundreds of programs and activities to increase crime prevention awareness and support throughout the province. Below are some examples of the initiatives undertaken:
- Halloween Pumpkin Patrol
- Halloween Safety Activity Booklet
- Substance Abuse Video
- Youth Forum on Respect
- Youth Seminars on Violence
- Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programs
- Block Parent Promotions
- Cabin/Cottage Security Programs
- PALS - Police At Local Schools - Program
- COP - Citizens On Patrol - Program
- TRUST - Teens Respecting Understanding Situations Together - Program
- Bicycle Safety Programs
- Community Forum on Community Needs Assessment
- Seminars/Camps for kids at risk
- Babysitting courses
- PATCH - Positive Actions Teens Choosing Health - Program
- Activity Booklets/Pamphlets on Anti-Violence, Fraud, Car Safety, Shoplifting, Bullying, Dating Violence
- Seminars on Domestic Violence
- Annual Coordination of Together Against Violence Campaign
- Education sessions for Parents On: Alcohol and Drugs; Pornography on the Internet; Suicide; and Teen-Parent Manipulation
- Child Car Seat installation & inspection training
- Training on working with violent and aggressive youth
- Annual Provincial Conference and AGM
- Member of the Atlantic Provinces Crime Prevention Committee
- Hosted 11th Annual Atlantic Conference on Crime Prevention
With the support of corporate and associate members we can continue to provide these initiatives and deliver much needed additional programs.
The Association
PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE
- Roberta Stanford, President, Clarenville, NF
- Wilson Chaulk, Vice-President, Gander NF
- John Scoville, Past-Chair, St. John's, NF
- Martha Goulding, Treasurer
- Cheryl Barrett, Secretary, Clarenville, NL
- R.C.M.P. Liaison, Sgt. Scott Noseworthy
- R.N.C. Liaison, Cst. Kevin Foley
MEMBER COMMITTEES
The CCPANL has local committees representing the following areas:
- Bay d'Espoir
- Bay Roberts
- Bay St. George
- Botwood and Area
- Conception Bay South/Paradise
- Clarenville and Area
- Deer Lake
- Exploits Valley
- Gambo
- Gander and Area
- Hamilton Sound
- Happy Valley - Goose Bay
- Harbour Grace and Area
- Labrador West
- Marystown
- Mount Pearl
- Placentia
- Springdale
- St. Johns and Area
POLICE AGENCY MEMBERS
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
The RCMP salutes and thanks the Citizens Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador for the work it has done over the past 13 years. The thousands of crime prevention projects carried out in the province would not have been possible without the dedication of this group of volunteers.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
The CCPANL is leading the way in crime prevention in the province. It is a model that the rest of Canada is trying to achieve."
Like many non-profit organizations, we rely on the support of the business community and general public to help provide the resources required to deliver the programs and initiatives throughout the province. Your support will help provide the means to deliver our programs and services throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Your organization can become a recognized supporter by:
- Making a financial contribution to CCPANL
- Providing in-kind contributions - products or services - to help off-set costs associated with specific initiatives
- Providing promotional support and awareness for CCPANL and/or local committees through your own initiatives
- Any contribution that supports CCPANL and its mandate.
MEMBER BENEFITS
CONTACT US TODAY
For more information on becoming a Member, or for more information on CCPANL and its local committees, please contact your local police agency or visit our Contact Us Page.
As a corporate member of the Citizens Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador your organization will receive:
- Access to CCPANL crime prevention resource materials (including human resources).
- Invitation to participate in the Annual Provincial Conference
- Recognized as a supporter of crime prevention initiatives throughout the province.
- Contribute to the development of educational and training materials
- Promote crime prevention practices.
- Join many others from the business community who support crime prevention initiatives.
- Assist in the fight against crime and provide an opportunity for you and your children to grow up in safer communities.
Direct Benefits of Membership include:
- Recognized on various resource and promotional materials such as brochures (minimum of 4 per year), Crime Prevention Week placemats and the CCPANLs crime prevention newsletter.
- Permission to use the CCPANL name and logo, as deemed appropriate by the CCPANL Executive Committee.