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The ICPC Participates in a Roundtable on Local Prevention in Latin America

On August 14, 2025, the ICPC took part in a virtual roundtable organized by the Hemispheric Network for the Prevention of Violence and Crime, in collaboration with several regional partners. The event brought together experts from Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Guatemala, Chile, and Canada, and was addressed to Bolivian professionals and students specializing in crime prevention. 

Oscar Figueroa, Strategic Consultant for Latin America at the ICPC, presented experiences and reflections drawn from our work on social and situational prevention. 

He also warned that organized crime represents a major threat in the region, recruiting minors and young adults for drug microtrafficking, extortion, and logistical operations. He emphasized the need to establish specific protection protocols and to strengthen coordination with justice systems and child protection services. 

Finally, he underlined the importance of enhancing interinstitutional coordination among municipalities, police, prosecutors, and community actors. He stressed that countries in the region can implement effective prevention policies by relying on minimum standards, stable funding, and regularly evaluated pilot projects. 

The roundtable was organized by ProgettoMondo, the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), the Gino Germani Research Institute (UBA), IECRIMT, and the Secretariat for Science and Technology. It forms part of the ongoing collaboration between the ICPC and its Latin American partners, marked by three joint activities in 2024. 

Click here to see the video recording. 

Webinar on the FIXED Methodology: Strengthening Urban Safety Through Collaboration

On June 18, 2025, the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC) hosted a webinar as part of the Fonds pour bâtir des communautés plus sécuritaires (FBCS) to present the FIXED methodology—a structured tool designed to improve local coordination on urban safety issues. 

An Committed Audience From Key Sectors 

The webinar brought together representatives from municipalities with over 100,000 residents and public health professionals from across Quebec. The goal: provide practical tools to implement collaborative and sustainable safety initiatives tailored to local realities. 

A Structured Approach for Concrete Results

During the session, participants were introduced to the core principles and main steps of the FIXED methodology: 

  • developing a shared diagnosis, 
  • mobilizing key stakeholders, 
  • co-creating a common vision, 
  • and designing concrete action plans. 

This approach emphasizes local engagement and the implementation of effective, context-sensitive solutions. 

Three Real-World Examples 

The presentation was supported by three projects carried out with ICPC’s support: 

  • an urban revitalization initiative in Saint-Léonard, 
  • a coordinated intervention in a Montreal school, 
  • and the development of a sectoral safety plan in Gatineau. 

These case studies demonstrate the method’s flexibility and its adaptability to various contexts. 

Insightful Exchanges 

Participants highlighted the strengths of the FIXED method—its clarity, structure, and collaborative approach—while also addressing implementation challenges, such as the need for local adaptation. 

A key message emerged: lasting results require both intersectoral collaboration and a deep understanding of local dynamics. 

A Tool for Safer Communities 

This webinar confirmed the relevance of the FIXED methodology as a practical lever for building safer, more inclusive, and more resilient communities. The ICPC thanks all participants for their insights and commitment to advancing urban safety in Quebec and beyond. 

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.  

ICPC participated in a webinar on the prevention of violence and radicalization

On June 29, the ICPC was pleased to participate in the webinar “Preventing Social Polarization and Radicalization in Education and Beyond” organized by its partner the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (CMNCP). 

During this webinar, nearly sixty participants, such as practicioners, school professionals and members of the RMCPC community, held a discussion on”the role of education professionals in preventing social polarization and radicalization leading to violence”. The purpose of this webinar was to present an overview of the study’s main findings  and the recommendations that arose from the 2-year project funded by Public Safety Canada on “Examining the role of school professionals in preventing social polarization and radicalization leading to violence”. As a result, a number of issues relating to the prevention of radicalization, violence, social polarization and cyberspace in Canadian schools were addressed.   

This event was an opportunity for the ICPC to learn more about international practices regarding the prevention of radicalization leading to violence, as well as issues that people working in schools may encounter. These were presented by CPN-PREV, CIVIX, Strong Cities Network and Foundation for a path forward. 

The ICPC participates in a conference on urban safety in a pandemic

The ICPC is invited to participate in the virtual conference “Community Safety in the Midst of a Global Pandemic: Who Are We leaving behind?” organized by the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (CMNCP), an ICPC partner. The ICPC will be part of a panel called “Eradicating Violence: Essentials That Do Not Leave People Behind” on October 5, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM (EST).

This conference will be held from October 4 to 6, 2021, and aims to support urban and rural municipalities and indigenous communities, organizations, groups, and individuals in their crime prevention and urban safety efforts in the communities and areas where they live. The conference will address many questions including the notion of safety, the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on urban safety, links between systemic issues such as racism or social justice, and urban safety and the prevention of hate and violent extremism. The deadline for signing up is October 1, 2021.

Learn more and sign up: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cmncp-2021-virtual-conference-tickets-160796082411

Webinar series on crime prevention and analysis

The ICPC is co-organizing a webinar series this year aiming to further the international conversation on crime prevention and analysis. The other organizing parties are the Department of Public security of the Organization of American States, The International Association of Crime Analysts, and Alberto Hurtado University’s Faculty of Law. The latest edition that took place in June focused on crime prevention and analysis in urban areas of Latin America. A variety of panelists exchanged their knowledge of and innovations in crime prevention on local and community levels. Subjects covered include information use, criminological analysis, and key decisions in safety, crime, and violence interventions. A focus was put on issues concerning vulnerable populations and lands.

The ICPC participates in International Prison Innovation Week

On June 24th, the ICPC will be presenting as part of International Prison Innovation Week organised by the Coinserta network that promotes innovation in the prison ecosystem. From 10:45 to 11:15 EDT, the ICPC, who is a member of said network, will deliver a presentation on the prevention of radicalization of violence in conditional release. Among the other speakers there are the University of Birmigham, the Centre for Reintegration Initiatives (CIRE) of the Catalonian Department of Justice, the University of Barcelona, the Norwegian Correctional Service, the Chilean Gendarmerie, the University of Belfast and the University of Glasgow.

The event will be hosted online on Zoom. Click here to sign up.

The ICPC presents the “DataJam Against Exploitation” as a means of preventing human trafficking

On the 21st of May at The Cybersecurity Revolution 2021 event (SECREV) hosted by SERENE-RISC, the ICPC participated in a conference on cybersecurity with the Fundación Pasos Libres. They presented the DataJam Against Exploitation 2021 as a technological innovation and a means of prevention against human trafficking.

SECREV is a free annual online event who’s goal is to facilitate the international exchange of information on cybersecurity.

The conference is available in on YouTube.

ICPC continues to participate in the “Change the World” webinar series

On February 10, ICPC participated as a panelist in the webinar entitled "Knowledge Systems to Enable Urban Safety" organized by the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in collaboration with the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum (APCOF) ainsi que l’organisation Fixed. This webinar addressed opportunities and concerns linked to knowledge building, data, adaptive learning and the link between knowledge, policy and practice. Among the questions addressed were: How to democratize the safe use of data? How to integrate different types of data? How to build the credibility and usability of qualitative data? How to better manage data and knowledge to support good policy?

Click here to watch ICPC’s contribution:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqdReJkHSqs

ICPC’s participation in a webinar on the place of youth in the city

On February 4, the Réseau d'échange et de soutien aux actions locales (RÉSAL), of which ICPC is a member, offered a webinar on the place of youth in the city, more specifically on how knowledge and culture can act as protective factors for youth.

The RÉSAL opened a space for discussion to highlight different projects related to knowledge and culture that have a positive impact on the lives of Montreal youth in terms of violence prevention.

The invited panelists included Lucie Caillère, Executive Director of Projet Harmonie, Kémy St-Éloy, Community Coordinator, Prevention Pointe-de-l'Île, Katrina Journeau, Executive Director and co-founder of Prima Danse, and Karine Lavoie, Executive Director of Cirque Hors Piste.

To learn more about their presented projects, please visit the following page: https://www.resal-mtl.com/savoirs-et-culture.