An organization that raises awareness and education about domestic homicides is one of 10 recipients of a Minister’s Award for Leadership and Crime Prevention.
Justice Minister Lena Diab presented awards to four individuals and six groups today, April 9, as part of the annual Crime Prevention Symposium.
“Finding ways to prevent crime isn’t an easy task,” said Ms. Diab. “Working together to develop new and creative programs is the only way we can hope to be successful. Today’s symposium and awards highlight some of the great work being done in our communities to make Nova Scotia a better, safer place to live.”
Silent Witness Nova Scotia, an organization dedicated to educating communities about domestic homicides, is one of the award recipients.
“We are so thrilled to be recognized with this award,” says Silent Witness chair Dolly Mosher. “Silent Witness Nova Scotia has worked tirelessly and quietly for the last 10 years in memory of Nova Scotian women who have died from domestic homicide, giving them a voice to help others. To be recognized for our work tells us we are making a difference.”
The theme of the symposium is Collaborating for Community Safety. The day includes presentations about reducing gun violence, resolving conflict in a productive manner, and redirecting at-risk youth behaviour toward more positive activities.
“Each year, the Crime Prevention Symposium brings relevant and exciting issues to the community for discussion and debate,” said Yvonne Atwell executive director of the Community Justice Society. “This year’s theme helps us understand the importance of supporting best practices for successful collaboration. I’m very excited to be a part of this event.”
Dale McFee, deputy minister of Corrections and Policing in Saskatchewan, opened the day with a keynote address. Mr. McFee talked about personal experiences of developing a risk-driven, immediate response approach to community safety.
This is the sixth year for the crime prevention symposium. For more information about crime prevention initiatives and award recipients, visit www.gov.ns.ca/just .
Source: Release
