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Linking research, practice, and community knowledge to inform crime prevention and support safer, healthier communities in New Brunswick—because collaboration leads to stronger understanding and better outcomes.

Evidence-informed guides, toolkits, and practical resources to support crime prevention and community safety work.

Resources that help communities strengthen prevention efforts, build partnerships, and improve well-being.

Research, promising practices, and planning tools to support informed community safety decisions.

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Discover conferences, webinars, workshops, and professional development opportunities related to crime prevention and community safety.

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Introduction to Shelter Diversion

Introductory training on helping people identify safe alternatives to emergency shelter through strengths-based, person-centred conversations.

Self-Paced

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Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion in Schools Webinar Series

Six-part webinar series on implementing coordinated suicide prevention and life-promotion approaches in schools.

On-Demand

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CAEH26 – 2026 National Conference on Ending Homelessnessness

National conference bringing together practitioners, communities, policymakers and people with lived experience to explore practical, coordinated approaches to preventing and ending homelessness.

In Person

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AI and Gender-Based Violence: 2026 Virtual Forum Recordings

Recorded forum examining how artificial intelligence contributes to gender-based violence and is reshaping practices across the GBV sector.

On-Demand

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Supporting Community Prevention through Planet Youth, KDE Hub and Small Cities Initiative

Webinar exploring how communities can use local data and the Planet Youth model to strengthen upstream substance-use prevention.

Live Online

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Belonging and Community Safety

This webinar brings together municipal leaders and community practitioners to discuss resident engagement, collaboration across sectors, and practical approaches to creating safer, more connected communities.

On-Demand

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Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector

Practical training on harm-reduction principles, stigma, equity and their application in shelters and housing programs.

Self-Paced

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Beyond Bill C-16: Turning Legislative Reform into Survivor Safety

Webinar examining Bill C-16 through survivor-centred and systems-change perspectives, including its potential implications for survivor safety and the GBV sector.

Live Online

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Ask Me Anything: AI & Youth

Interactive Ask Me Anything (AMA) session in which participants had the opportunity to share questions, thoughts, and explore the real-world applications of AI.

On-Demand

Highlighted Resources

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2SLGBTQ+ YouthLine

Peer support and resources for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, useful as a community-facing referral resource.

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Gender-Based Violence Resources

New Brunswick information, services and resources for preventing and responding to gender-based violence.

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New Brunswick Well-being Indicators Dashboard

Interactive New Brunswick data on social, economic, environmental and community well-being indicators.

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Urban Safety Monitor: Community Indicators

Urban safety indicator resource emphasizing community conditions such as inclusion, services, and well-being alongside crime and justice measures.

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Youth Endowment Fund Toolkit: What Works to Prevent Youth Violence

Evidence-informed toolkit comparing youth violence prevention approaches by impact, evidence strength, implementation considerations, and cost.

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Community & Urban Safety Monitoring and Evaluation Toolkit

Canadian toolkit for selecting indicators and building monitoring, evaluation, and learning tools for CSWB and crime prevention plans.

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NB Together – Income Security Dashboard

New Brunswick data and resources on income security, benefits, financial literacy, disability and social assistance.

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Overcoming Poverty Together 4 – New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan (2025–2030)

New Brunswick’s poverty reduction and social inclusion plan addressing root causes that influence community safety and well-being.

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Urban Safety Monitor: Self-Assessment Tool

Self-assessment resource to help cities and communities reflect on safety knowledge systems, data readiness, and where to begin strengthening safety monitoring.

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Youth Gang Prevention: Toolkit for Community Planning

Toolkit for planning community-based youth gang prevention strategies using risk and protective factors.

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Criminological Highlights – Volume 23, Number 2 (August 2026)

This issue includes evidence on how early social and developmental interventions can reduce later involvement in crime and explores the effectiveness and consequences of different criminal justice approaches

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New Brunswick Community Data Portal

An interactive portal providing community-level data on demographics, homelessness, housing, employment, social assistance, and service needs across New Brunswick.

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Practitioner Guide on Crime Prevention and Community Safety & Well-being

Canadian practitioner guide based on a national review of crime prevention and CSWB plans, expert input, and practical planning resources.

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Youth Endowment Fund Programmes Evidence & Gap Map

Interactive evidence map of evaluations and reviews on programmes designed to keep children safe from involvement in violence.

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2SLGBTQ+ Equity and Inclusion Toolkit

Toolkit designed to help police services build relationships, competence, and credibility with 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

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Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative

Federal initiative supporting Indigenous communities to address local safety and crime prevention concerns through community safety planning.

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BC Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources

Community-facing information on abuse, safety planning, sexual assault, and supports.

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Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development Registry

Evidence registry of evaluated youth development and prevention programs, useful for comparing promising and model interventions.

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Built for Zero Canada

Community-level movement and resources using data and coordinated systems to end chronic and veteran homelessness.

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CDC Youth Violence Prevention Resources

Public health resources on youth violence prevention, including risk/protective factors and prevention strategies.

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CREVAWC Online Training Modules

Public training modules on violence against women and children, prevention, and response.

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Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative

Research hub for housing evidence and policy-relevant resources.

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Childhood Trauma Toolkit

Toolkit for clinicians and youth-serving professionals to understand, assess, and respond to childhood trauma.

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Community Capacity and Resiliency

New Brunswick initiative supporting community-led planning and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen safety, well-being and resilience.

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Community Safety Planning Initiative Research Highlights

Public Safety Canada research highlight on community readiness, mobilization, and Indigenous community safety planning lessons.

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Community Safety and Well-Being: Concept, Practice, and Alignment

Canadian report on the concept and practice of CSWB, useful for grounding local planning and evaluation discussions.

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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Guide

CPTED-oriented resource for thinking about how the built environment can support safety and prevention.

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Decriminalization and Public Health Resources

Resource area for understanding drug policy, public health, and stigma in substance use responses.

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Egale Canada Resources

National organization resources on 2SLGBTQI rights, inclusion, safety, and education.

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Gender-Based Violence Resources

New Brunswick information, services and resources for preventing and responding to gender-based violence.

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Highway of Tears Community Safety Toolkit

Community safety toolkit with resources on violence against women, personal safety, addiction, and community violence.

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Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet

Government of Canada overview defining IPV, forms of harm, and prevention/safety context.

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It’s Your Business – A DIPV Workplace Toolkit

Practical New Brunswick workplace tools for recognizing, preventing, and responding to domestic and intimate partner violence.

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McCreary Centre Society – Youth Resources

Collection of evidence-informed youth resources, toolkits, workshop materials, posters, and research summaries to support healthy youth development and violence prevention.

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Mobilizing and Engaging Your Community to Reduce Crime and Build Community Safety

Article describing community mobilization and engagement approaches used in Ontario community safety work.

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NB Social Pediatrics Research – Research Posters

New Brunswick research posters exploring child and youth health, well-being, social conditions, and community-based interventions.

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NB Together – Income Security Dashboard

New Brunswick data and resources on income security, benefits, financial literacy, disability and social assistance.

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National Crime Prevention Strategy

Overview of Canada's federal crime prevention approach, funding streams, and focus on evidence-based interventions addressing risk and protective factors.

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Neighbourhood Safety & Crime Prevention Walk Toolkit

Step-by-step toolkit for community safety walks that engage residents and partners in identifying and addressing local safety concerns.

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New Brunswick Population Health Profiles

Community-level New Brunswick data on health, well-being and the social factors that influence population health.

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New Brunswick Well-being Indicators Dashboard

Interactive New Brunswick data on social, economic, environmental and community well-being indicators.

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Ontario Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Framework

Provincial framework outlining steps for municipalities, First Nations, and partners to develop local CSWB plans.

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Planet Youth Guidance and Resources

Primary prevention model focused on strengthening protective factors around youth through schools, families, leisure time, and community collaboration.

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Psychological First Aid Guide

Practical guidance for providing humane, supportive responses after crisis events.

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RCMP Community Policing Resources

Overview of community policing resources and youth crime prevention tools that support prevention and relationship-building.

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Recognizing Relationship Violence Toolkit

Comprehensive toolkit supporting awareness, safe disclosure responses, warning signs, and safety planning.

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Roadmap for the Prevention of Youth Homelessness

Canadian roadmap explaining why and how prevention should be part of a comprehensive response to youth homelessness.

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Search Institute Developmental Assets Framework

Protective factor framework identifying supports and strengths that help young people thrive.

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2SLGBTQ+ YouthLine

Peer support and resources for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, useful as a community-facing referral resource.

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Addressing Risk Factors of Violence and Victimization for Black Youth

Public Safety Canada project profile showing a youth-led, family- and community-focused response to youth violence and victimization.</p>

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Belonging as Essential Social Infrastructure

Explores how belonging and strong social connections can strengthen community well-being, resilience, participation, and collective action.

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Building Safer Communities Together GBV Toolkit

Community-led and culturally grounded toolkit for preventing gender-based violence.

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CAMH Mental Health 101 Resources

Accessible mental health learning resources for communities, professionals, and people seeking information.

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CDC Youth Violence Risk and Protective Factors

Clear public health summary of risk and protective factors that can guide prevention planning and community education.

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Campbell Collaboration Crime and Justice Reviews

Systematic reviews on crime, justice, youth, and social interventions that can support evidence-informed decision-making.

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Canadian Index of Wellbeing

Indicator framework for understanding community well-being beyond economic or crime measures; useful for upstream prevention framing.

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Communities Building Youth Futures – Summative Report

Explores lessons and impacts from 20 Canadian communities working collaboratively to improve education, employment, well-being, and opportunities for youth.

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Community Health Needs Assessment Reports

Community-level assessments identifying local health and wellness strengths, needs, priorities, and opportunities for action.

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Community Safety Toolkit

Guide for community conversations on safety that prioritizes trauma-informed, community-led, and non-carceral approaches.

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Community-Based Research Centre Resources

Research and resources related to 2S/LGBTQIA+ health, safety, and community well-being.

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Crime Severity Index and Police-Reported Crime Data

Statistics Canada data area for understanding crime trends and severity over time across Canadian jurisdictions.

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Domestic Homicide Briefs and Risk Resources

Research and resources on domestic homicide, risk factors, and prevention planning.

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Ending Violence Association of Canada Resources

National resources and networks related to gender-based violence prevention and response.

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HELP Toolkit: Identifying and Responding to Family Violence for Family Law Legal Advisers

Toolkit for identifying and responding to family violence in family law contexts.

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Homelessness Learning Hub

Training and resource library on homelessness, housing, prevention, and systems responses.

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Intimate Partner Violence Risk Identification and Assessment User Guide

User guide and tool for identifying IPV risk and supporting safer responses.

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Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being

Open access journal focused on research, practice, and policy related to community safety and well-being.

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Measuring Change: Collaborative Risk-Driven Community Safety Evaluation Framework

Evaluation framework supporting collaborative risk-driven community safety initiatives and outcome measurement.

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Moose Hide Campaign Resources

Community education and mobilization initiative engaging people in ending violence against women and children.

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NB Together – Basic Needs and Wellbeing Dashboard

New Brunswick data on basic needs and well-being, including food security, housing, transportation, child care, living wages, and youth.

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NB Together – People-Focused Service Delivery Dashboard

New Brunswick data on service access, literacy and numeracy, community belonging, and social inclusion.

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National Housing Strategy

Government of Canada strategy page for housing policy context, funding, and priorities.

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New Brunswick Community Data Portal

An interactive portal providing community-level data on demographics, homelessness, housing, employment, social assistance, and service needs across New Brunswick.

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New Brunswick Public Safety Crime Dashboards

Interactive New Brunswick data on police-reported crime, crime trends, violation types, and the Crime Severity Index.

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New Brunswick Youth Health Behaviours: 2024–2025 Snapshot

New Brunswick youth data on physical activity, sleep, screen time, substance use, and differences across communities.

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Overcoming Poverty Together 4 – New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan (2025–2030)

New Brunswick’s poverty reduction and social inclusion plan addressing root causes that influence community safety and well-being.

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Practitioner Guide on Crime Prevention and Community Safety & Well-being

Canadian practitioner guide based on a national review of crime prevention and CSWB plans, expert input, and practical planning resources.

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Quality Mental Health Care Framework Implementation Toolkit

Practical toolkit supporting the implementation of evidence-informed quality mental health care across diverse settings.

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Rainbow Health Ontario Resource Library

Health and social service resources supporting 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive practice.

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Reducing Harms for People Who Use Drugs

CATIE article explaining emerging and established harm reduction approaches for reducing health and social harms.

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Safer Cities Programme

UN-Habitat programme page for urban safety, local governance, and safer cities approaches.

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A Way Home Youth Homelessness Community Planning Toolkit

Toolkit for communities developing strategic responses to youth homelessness with cross-sector partners.

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Avoidable Deaths in New Brunswick: What the Data Tells Us

New Brunswick data on preventable and treatable deaths, regional disparities, and the social factors influencing population health.

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Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development

Registry of evaluated youth programs that can support evidence-informed program selection.

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Building a Plan on a Page

A practical tool for creating a concise, one-page overview of a collaborative initiative’s goals, strategies, partners, evidence, and measures of success.

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CCSA Opioids and Harm Reduction Resources

Curated Canadian resources on opioid overdose, naloxone, xylazine, and harm reduction approaches.

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CMHA Mental Health Resources

Community-facing mental health information and resources that can support prevention, awareness, and referral pathways.

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Campus Mental Health Trauma-Informed Practice & Care Toolkit

Toolkit for trauma-informed practice in campus and community settings.

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Canadian Red Cross Opioid Harm Reduction Training

Training resource on stigma, helpful behaviours, overdose response, and naloxone administration.

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Community & Urban Safety Monitoring and Evaluation Toolkit

Canadian toolkit for selecting indicators and building monitoring, evaluation, and learning tools for CSWB and crime prevention plans.

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Community Health Needs Assessment Reports

Community-level assessments identifying local health and wellness needs, strengths, priorities, and opportunities for action.

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Community Safety and Indigenous Peoples

Report discussing community safety approaches developed by and with Indigenous peoples and grounded in well-being.

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Creating Economic Opportunity through Healthcare Career Pathways: Impact Workforce Toolkit

A practical toolkit for building inclusive healthcare career pathways that expand economic opportunity and strengthen community well-being.

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Criminological Highlights – Volume 23, Number 2 (August 2026)

This issue includes evidence on how early social and developmental interventions can reduce later involvement in crime and explores the effectiveness and consequences of different criminal justice approaches

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Drug Checking Resources

Information and tools related to drug checking as a harm reduction intervention.

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Federal Actions on the Overdose Crisis

Government of Canada overview of federal actions across prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and enforcement.

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Harm Reduction Overview

Accessible CMHA overview explaining harm reduction as evidence-based and client-centred.

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Housing First Resources

Resource overview on Housing First as an evidence-informed approach to homelessness and housing stability.

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Intimate Partner Violence – Love Shouldn’t Hurt

New Brunswick information and resources for recognizing, preventing, and responding to intimate partner violence.

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Kids Help Phone Resources for Youth

National youth mental health and crisis support resource with accessible information for young people and helpers.

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Mental Health First Aid Canada

Training program that builds skills to recognize and respond to mental health problems and crises.

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Municipal community safety and well-being policies: Intersectoral action as social innovation

Article exploring how Community Safety and Well-being Policies can drive collaboration across sectors to address complex community challenges.

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NB Together – General Poverty Dashboard

New Brunswick poverty data dashboard highlighting trends in overall, child, senior, family and deep poverty.

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Naloxone Access and Distribution in Canada

Environmental scan on naloxone access and distribution across Canada.

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National Institute of Justice CrimeSolutions

Evidence ratings and program profiles for justice and crime prevention interventions.

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New Brunswick Economic Dashboard

Interactive New Brunswick data on economic, demographic, labour market, housing, and other key provincial indicators.

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New Brunswick Silent Witness Project

New Brunswick awareness initiative honouring women killed by intimate partner violence and promoting education and action to prevent domestic homicide.

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Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund

Federal funding and program information supporting culturally responsive crime prevention in Indigenous and northern communities.

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Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative

Funding and policy resource supporting Indigenous-designed projects to improve community safety and well-being.

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Projects to Prevent and Address Violence Against 2SLGBTQI+ Youth

Government of Canada announcement describing projects focused on preventing violence against 2SLGBTQI+ youth.

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Queering Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Toolkit

Toolkit supporting service providers to better understand and respond to GBV in 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

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Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy

Federal homelessness strategy resource explaining the community-based approach to preventing and reducing homelessness.

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Regional Service Commission Services

Overview of Regional Service Commission roles in community development, public safety, housing, transportation, and regional collaboration.

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Safer Places NB

New Brunswick information and resources for preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors.

506-446-5992

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