Author: CIPC-ICPC

The ICPC strengthens its influence in Latin America through two presentations

On July 24, we had the pleasure of sharing our expertise at the International Congress on Good Practice in Security and Crime Prevention, organized by our member the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the municipality of Querétaro in Mexico. One of the topics covered was the importance of community policing in creating a climate of trust between law enforcement agencies and local communities. In addition, Oscar Figueroa, our strategic consultant in Latin America, outlined our impact internationally and in Quebec, particularly through projects developed by our Urban Safety Laboratory, which was implemented in 2020. The day was also an opportunity to share best practices with local, national, and international stakeholders, and to strengthen our collaboration for the creation of  safer and more sustainable cities. 

International Congress on Good Practice in Security and Crime Prevention.

In addition, on August 21, we  had the opportunity to build on  this momentum by  speaking in the Municipality of Nuevo León, at the 3rd municipal community prevention forum, and during a visit to the León Metropolitan Public Security Academy in Guanajuato. This time, our role was twofold: to contribute our expertise as specialists in criminal analysis, and to develop a relationship with  stakeholders involved in  the police academy. This visit was essential to explore  the possibilities of  support that the ICPC could offer to this municipality, and to other municipalities in Mexico. It also illustrated our commitment to supporting our local partners in the implementation of effective prevention strategies tailored to local realities.  

Visit to the León Metropolitan Public Security Academy in Guanajuato. 

These two events demonstrate our commitment to consolidating our presence in Latin America, not only by sharing our knowledge and expertise, but also by forging close relationships with key partners in the region.   

3rd municipal community prevention forum in Guanajuato.

Thanks for the invitation!   

To watch Oscar Figueroa’s intervention (22min10-1hour16) :

The ICPC participated in a City of Terrebonne’s Forum on safety and violence prevention for youth

On May 2, 2024, we had the pleasure of participating in the Forum on safety and violence prevention among young people aged 10 to 25 organized by the City of Terrebonne. Mandated by the City of Terrebonne to conduct a Local Safety Audit, this event was an opportunity to present the highlights of the consultative activities we carried out with Terrebonne residents and community stakeholders.  

This detailed approach was completed by extensive quantitative data on crime provided by the Quebec Ministry of Public Safety, focus groups targeting specific communities, and a wide-ranging survey of the population at large. This survey collected responses from over 840 participants, providing a rich database to inform our analysis and recommendations.

Our consultative activities have helped us to gain a better understanding of local concerns about safety and violence, and to develop appropriate strategies to address them.  

To find out more about our participation in this Forum, please visit our media centre to consult the press review about this event.

The ICPC published its local safety audit for the agglomeration of Longueuil

An increasing rate of crimes against the person was observed in the Longueuil agglomeration between 2018 and 2022. Also, over the same period, it was noted that young women were the most numerous victims of crime in private spaces, and that young people aged 12 to 17 accounted for the highest number of victims in schools. 

These examples of analyzed observations of crime in the agglomeration have encouraged the need to strengthen collaboration between the various local stakeholders, such as the police, public institutions and community organizations, to put in place coordinated and effective prevention measures. Through the Government of Canada’s Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF), contributed in part to the Government of Quebec under an agreement, the City of Longueuil appointed the ICPC to support it in conducting a local safety audit. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of safety among youth in the Longueuil agglomeration and to encourage community participation in safety issues.  

Achieved through a collaborative approach favouring positive and sustainable transformation as well as through space syntax approach, the report provides a quantitative analysis based on police data provided by the Urban agglomeration of Longueuil Police Service. The report also presents a qualitative analysis, which was carried out in collaboration with local stakeholders, involving consultative activities with young people in the territory. Finally, the study features concrete recommendations and solutions, appropriate and adapted to local realities, to strengthen and create safer public spaces. 

The report is divided into 4 sections:  

  • An analytical framework, which lays the foundation for the study, addressing urban safety and the space syntax. It also points out the limitations of using police data and quantitative analysis;   
  • A portrait of crime in living spaces, which provides an overview of crime in the Longueuil agglomeration, detailing alleged perpetrators and victims by crime location, relationships between victims and perpetrators, and the temporality and geography of the crimes, etc.;  
  • The results of the on-site survey, such as risk factors and the feeling of safety in public spaces in the agglomeration, exploring issues relating to social cohabitation, the school environment, family life and parenting, cyber-violence, etc.;  
  • Conclusions and possible solutions, in collaboration with youths and local stakeholders, to improve safety, strengthen human and financial resources, coordinate organizational structures, and develop protection strategies for private and public spaces, such as schools and cyberspace.

Read the report here (available in French only)

Read the press release (available in French only)

A second edition of a training session by the RÉSAL, coordinated by the ICPC

As part of the process of developing the capacity-building activities of the Montreal Network Réseau d’échange et de soutien aux actions locales (RÉSAL), of which the ICPC is a coordinator, a second edition of the training session on trauma-sensitive approaches for youth was held on May 30, 2024, following the success of the first edition, which took place in winter 2024. This event marked the start of a new series of 2024-2025 training sessions funded by the City of Montreal’s Prévention Montréal program. 

Hosted by Annie Grenier, criminologist and program planning and research officer at CISSS Montérégie-Est, and by Christiane Girard, specialist in clinical activities with young offenders at CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, this training session brought together field workers, social development officers and representatives of community organizations and institutions working with youth in the Greater Montreal area. 

Annie Grenier (CISSS Montérégie-Est)

This training session addressed the distinction between simple and complex trauma, highlighting the variety of traumatic events and their impact on different paths of life, such as attachment, cognition, and emotion regulation. It also emphasized the importance of attentive listening and reception, rather than investigation when working with young victims of trauma. Practical case studies were also presented. 

Christiane Girard (CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal)

Thank you very much to our guest experts and all those who participated in the many exchanges that contributed to the success of the event!    

The ICPC participated in the 2024 Conference of the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence

The ICPC was pleased to take part in the 2024 Conference on Countering Radicalization to Violence, the theme of which was ‘Local Responses to Global Pressures’. This event, organized from Monday, May 27, to Friday, May 31, 2024, in Montreal, was an exceptional opportunity for us to reinforce our network and collaborate with international experts in the field.  

Speech by the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety Canada

Organized by the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence, the author of Canada’s National Strategy to Counter Radicalization Leading to Violence, the event brought together nearly 400 participants from 15 countries working in the fields of health and the prevention of radicalization and extremism at both national and international level, for a series of conferences and networking sessions.   

This week of enriching exchanges marked an important opportunity to improve our initiatives to prevent radicalization and violence. We look forward to engaging in further work with new collaborators to strengthen our capabilities and continue to develop effective strategies and solutions to counter these phenomena, inspired by the good practices that have been shared.

Reinforcing security in Canada: a strategic meeting between the ICPC and the Government of Canada

On May 30, our Director General, Ann Champoux, had the honor of meeting with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety Canada, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Shawn Tupper, Deputy Minister of Public Safety Canada. This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the ICPC’s mission, current crime issues, and prevention needs in Canada.  

In line with the ICPC’s commitment to promoting collaborative action, the meeting emphasized the importance of collaboration between the institutional, community, associative and private sectors in facing the problems of crime and insecurity in Canada.   

Shawn Tupper and the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc (Minister of Public Safety Canada), Ann Champoux (ICPC)

This occasion represented an important step in strengthening partnerships between the ICPC and the Canadian authorities to create safer environments for all. It also stresses the organization’s ongoing commitment to working with public institutions to develop crime prevention strategies that meet the specific needs of Canadian communities. 

New safety and prevention experts join the ICPC Board of Directors

We are pleased to welcome two new members, Anna Rau and Didier Deramond, and of the return of Barbara Holtmann, to the ICPC Board of Directors!  

Anna Rau, with her expertise in urban safety and crime prevention, brings us a strategic vision enriched by her role as Director of the German – European Forum on Urban Security (DEFUS). Her international experience is an undeniable asset to our mission.  

Didier Deramond, current Director General of the Quebec Association of Police Directors, is also joining our Board. His in-depth knowledge of police issues, his national and international reach, and his managerial expertise will greatly contribute to strengthening our initiatives. 

We are also delighted to welcome back Barbara Holtmann, after having been a member twelve years ago. As Director of Fixed, where she works in the fields of community development, gender equality, and community safety, her return will further our global mission.   

Once again, welcome to Anna, Didier, and Barbara!

The ICPC attended the Annual General Meeting of Montreal International

On April 24 2024, we had the pleasure of attending the Annual General Meeting of the economic development agency Montreal International (MI).   

This annual meeting highlighted the essential contribution of international investments, multinational entities, and international experts from the network of international organizations, of which we are a part, to the development of Greater Montreal.