The International Centre for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC) has released a new report entitled Vue d’ensemble de la victimisation des femmes et des filles dans l’agglomération de Montréal.
Drawing on police data from Québec’s Ministry of Public Security, the report highlights a troubling rise in the victimization of women and girls between 2018 and 2022, particularly assaults. It also sheds light on significant territorial and generational disparities, as well as the high prevalence of violence committed within close relational contexts.
To better guide public policy and local interventions, the report puts forward a series of strategic recommendations. These include developing safe and inclusive public spaces, strengthening support for victims in private settings, intensifying prevention efforts targeting adolescent girls, and improving gender-based data collection.
Produced by the ICPC in collaboration with the City of Montréal, this work aims to provide public authorities, researchers, and frontline stakeholders with tools to implement sustainable and tailored actions in the field of urban safety.