Author: CIPC-ICPC

RÉSAL offers a ICPC-coordinated training session in winter 2025

As part of the development of the capacity-building activities of the Réseau montréalais d’échange et de soutien aux initiatives locales (RÉSAL) for the winter of 2025, the ICPC, as a coordinating member, organised an in-person training session on February 20th 2025. Funded by the City of Montréal’s Prévention Montréal program, the event focused on the effects of substances, poly-drug use and overdoses. 

Marc Abi-Raad, a trainer with the Groupe de Recherche et d’Intervention Psychosociale (GRIP), led the course and helped increase knowledge about psychoactive substances. 

Over the course of the day, participants learned how to rigorously classify substances according to their main and sub-categories. The training also enabled them to explore the ways in which psychoactive substances are used and to recognise the signs and symptoms of overdose specific to each category, knowledge that is essential for rapidly identifying emergency situations and intervening effectively. Thanks to this knowledge, they now have a solid basis for taking preventive action and limiting the risks associated with the simultaneous use of drugs. 

Many thanks to Marc Abi-Raad and the participants for the many exchanges that contributed to the success of the event! 

ICPC Featured in PNI Network Newsletter  

We are proud to be featured in the latest issue of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network (PNI) Network newsletter. The article highlights ICPC’s expertise and contributions to crime prevention and criminal justice.  

An exclusive interview with our Director General, Ann Champoux, explores ICPC’s core missions, its history, and its evolution over the past three decades. The publication also discusses our strategic role as coordinator of RÉSAL and our latest reports, which offer analysis and solutions for safer communities.  

This recognition comes at an important time for us: the 30th anniversary of ICPC. Our sincere thanks go to our partners at the PNI for their continued support and for highlighting our work.  

 To learn more, read the newsletter here. Together, let’s continue to advance crime prevention worldwide. 

ICPC attends UN meeting on crime prevention to share its expertise

In mid-November, Ann Champoux, ICPC’s Director General, attended the 2024 Coordination Meeting of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network (PNI) Network in Riyadh. Her presence supported our mission within the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).     

Key discussions focused on achieving the 2030 crime prevention targets of the Kyoto Declaration, and members presented their latest initiatives to combat international crime. The event was also an opportunity for ICPC to showcase its innovative work, including the Urban Security Laboratory and its research on mobility security.  

By interacting with global experts and policymakers, ICPC reaffirmed its commitment to advancing strategies that promote justice and public safety. This collaborative platform underscored the organization’s commitment to building safer, more inclusive communities around the world. 

Thanks for the invitation!   

The ICPC publishes its 2023 Annual Report: a year of significant progress and collaboration

The ICPC is proud to share with you its 2023 Annual Report, a review of the activities, projects, and collaborations that marked the past year.  

This report provides an overview of achievements that reflect ICPC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the security of communities around the world. It highlights flagship activities, innovative research projects, strategic partnerships, and progress on our 2021-2025 Strategic Program.  

The year 2023 was rich in initiatives and collaborations that illustrate our central role in preventing crime and mobilizing local and international stakeholders. This report also reflects the challenges we have faced and the outlook for the coming years.  

We invite you to discover this document, which not only traces the road we have traveled, but also highlights the future challenges to which we will continue to respond with determination and expertise, both in Canada and internationally.   

The report is available for download here Only available in French   

The ICPC takes part in the second edition of Synergy, Dialogue on Urban Violence organized by the City of Laval

On October 16, we were pleased to take part in the second edition of Synergy, Dialogue on Urban Violence, organized by the City of Laval in partnership with the Pôle lavallois d’enseignement supérieur (PLAN).  

Alexis St-Maurice, analyst and project officer, and Michelle Côté, scientific advisor at the ICPC, presented to an audience of more than 150 people recent trends in delinquency in Laval based on observations drawn from fieldwork conducted with 20 key stakeholders, mainly professionals in direct contact with participants aged between 12 and 35.  

The event provided an opportunity to discuss suitable means of prevention, as well as the challenges associated with delinquency in the Laval region. We also discussed the next steps to be taken as part of the 2024-2034 Action Plan for Community Safety and Well-Being, financed by the governments of Canada and Quebec through the Government of Canada’s Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) to combat the increase in crime and the use of firearms in Laval.  

Thank you for the invitation!  

The ICPC participates in the Colloquium on Crime Prevention: Towards Safe Living Environments for All

As part of Crime Prevention Week organized by the Ministry of Public Security of Quebec, the ICPC was pleased to take part in the colloquium on crime prevention, held on November 4 and 5, 2024, in Drummondville, Quebec, under the theme ‘Joining forces for safe living environments for all’.  

Bringing together more than a hundred local, regional and municipal players, Michelle Côté, scientific advisor at the ICPC, took part in the expert panel on the future of crime prevention in Quebec, which, along with the various other panels, highlighted the need for a global approach to encourage multi-sectoral collaboration in Quebec. Upstream prevention was identified as essential to reducing young people’s involvement in street gangs, homelessness and delinquency.  

The persistent impacts of COVID-19, such as difficulties in accessing housing, insufficient income, the increase in the use of substances causing psychotic states and the rise in violence in Quebec, were also discussed. Support for front-line workers, close collaboration and the development of tailor-made action plans between communities and private stakeholders were recognized as essential to meeting these challenges, promoting equal rights and establishing social cohesion. 

The colloquium also provided an opportunity to strengthen links between the various stakeholders involved in crime prevention and to share best practice in creating safer living environments for all.  

Thank you for the invitation! 

A memorable celebration for the ICPC’s 30th anniversary!

The ICPC had the honour of celebrating three decades of major contributions in the field of crime prevention, both in Quebec and internationally, at a webinar held on October 8, 2024. Nearly fifty current and former partners and collaborators were present.  

This webinar was particularly important, as it provided an opportunity not only to look back at the key achievements that have defined our organization, but also to revisit crucial moments in the evolution of crime prevention strategies on a global scale. In addition, the ICPC’s commitment over the past thirty years was highlighted by inspiring testimonies from those who have collaborated on our initiatives, reinforcing the impact our work has had in various geopolitical contexts.

It was a real honor to be able to bring together such a diverse and committed community, who, through their work and cooperation, have helped to shape the ICPC’s vision and strengthen our global impact. They also had the opportunity to learn about the future challenges for the organization and the projects that will guide our actions in the coming years, confirming our commitment to remain at the vanguard of prevention practice internationally.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who took part in this event, and who, through their ongoing commitment, contributed to the success of our mission. Your presence and contributions made this event a success, underlining the importance of international cooperation in making our communities safer and more resilient in the challenges of tomorrow!  


Check out our special YouTube playlist of highlights from our collaboration with partners around the world, as well as the full transcript of the webinar celebrating ICPC’s 30th anniversary here.  

The ICPC officially joins CPN-PREV: a shared engagement for the prevention of violent extremism

The ICPC is proud to announce its official adhesion of the Canadian Practitioners Network for the Prevention of Extremist Violence (CPN-PREV). By joining this network, the ICPC reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives and preventing violent extremism through the development of innovative policies and programs in Canada and internationally.  

Since its creation in 2017, CPN-PREV has established its position as a knowledge mobilization hub, bringing together practitioners and experts to develop effective strategies against violent extremism. Their mission is to build capacity, support best practice and promote interdisciplinarity to meet the challenges of preventing violent extremism.  

These values and objectives reflect those of the ICPC, which for three decades has been working to support the development of policies and programs to reduce crime and delinquency, by promoting multi-sectoral responses tailored to the needs of communities. By joining this network, the ICPC is reaffirming its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote community safety through the development of innovative policies and programs.