Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

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Over the course of 2024, the City of Campbell River (the City) worked closely with the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities to develop a comprehensive Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan. The CSWB Plan is a collaborative vision with an actionable plan that enhances safety, sense of safety, and overall well-being within the community, which was contributed to by community partners, service providers and the public.

May 2025 Update

The City is reviewing the project report and recommendations from the Project Advisory Team (PAT) with the intent of developing a CSWB Action Plan.

Thank you to all those that contributed to help shape the CSWB Plan and future Action Plan. Together, we are building a safer and more thriving Campbell River! Stay tuned for future updates.

Background

Community safety and wellbeing planning is an increasingly common approach used by local governments to address root causes and risk factors that contribute to harm and victimization. The central idea behind community safety and wellbeing planning is that resolving complex challenges such as crime, disorder, homelessness, mental health, and addictions require a collaborative approach and actions that span many different sectors and agencies. The planning process seeks to understand the set of problems faced by a community through information gathering and research, followed by community consultation, surveys, and field assessment. This process helps identify a community’s strengths alongside gaps or problem areas that need to be addressed. From there, key priorities are identified with actions that could affect positive change.

The City, working with CCSC, reviewed past reports and research, engaged the public through a community safety survey, completed a series of 1:1, group and self-led engagement session with community groups, agencies, interested parties, and local First Nations, and compiled a safety assessment of relevant data and statistics.

Throughout the project, a Council appointed Project Advisory Team (PAT), made up of community partners, elected officials and citizens, worked to gather input and provide feedback to inform the CSWB Plan’s creation. View the PAT Terms of Reference and membership.

To learn about other community safety initiatives at the City of Campbell River, visit www.campbellriver.ca/downtown-safety.

Over the course of 2024, the City of Campbell River (the City) worked closely with the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities to develop a comprehensive Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan. The CSWB Plan is a collaborative vision with an actionable plan that enhances safety, sense of safety, and overall well-being within the community, which was contributed to by community partners, service providers and the public.

May 2025 Update

The City is reviewing the project report and recommendations from the Project Advisory Team (PAT) with the intent of developing a CSWB Action Plan.

Thank you to all those that contributed to help shape the CSWB Plan and future Action Plan. Together, we are building a safer and more thriving Campbell River! Stay tuned for future updates.

Background

Community safety and wellbeing planning is an increasingly common approach used by local governments to address root causes and risk factors that contribute to harm and victimization. The central idea behind community safety and wellbeing planning is that resolving complex challenges such as crime, disorder, homelessness, mental health, and addictions require a collaborative approach and actions that span many different sectors and agencies. The planning process seeks to understand the set of problems faced by a community through information gathering and research, followed by community consultation, surveys, and field assessment. This process helps identify a community’s strengths alongside gaps or problem areas that need to be addressed. From there, key priorities are identified with actions that could affect positive change.

The City, working with CCSC, reviewed past reports and research, engaged the public through a community safety survey, completed a series of 1:1, group and self-led engagement session with community groups, agencies, interested parties, and local First Nations, and compiled a safety assessment of relevant data and statistics.

Throughout the project, a Council appointed Project Advisory Team (PAT), made up of community partners, elected officials and citizens, worked to gather input and provide feedback to inform the CSWB Plan’s creation. View the PAT Terms of Reference and membership.

To learn about other community safety initiatives at the City of Campbell River, visit www.campbellriver.ca/downtown-safety.

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    Residents can help identify areas for improvement and inform actions by completing the survey.

    The City of Campbell River (the City) is excited to announce a partnership with the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities to develop a comprehensive Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan. This initiative aims to collaboratively create a vision and actionable plan that enhances safety, sense of safety, and overall well-being within the community.

    “A healthy and safe community has always been a priority of Council,” says Mayor Kermit Dahl. “The Community Safety and Well-being Plan is one more initiative that the City is actioning to address some of the complex societal challenges we face today. With contributions from across the community, this plan will allow us to move forward together and take strategic, informed action to reduce crime, provide necessary supports, and make Campbell River a livable and walkable city for all. We invite everyone to participate in shaping a safer, more thriving Campbell River through the survey that is available now.”

    The success of the CSWB Plan depends on community involvement, and that involvement starts right away! Get Involved by completing the survey, available now and throughout April. Your insights will help assess the current state of community safety, identify areas for improvement, and inform CSWB actions and recommendations.

    Community safety and well-being plans bring together community members and organizations to address safety challenges. The City recognizes the importance of a holistic approach, acknowledging the impact of social, economic, familial, and individual factors on community safety. Achieving community safety involves increasing access to essential services, implementing prevention programs, and addressing structural conditions through ongoing communication and civic engagement, ultimately fostering trust and a preventative focus.

    The CSWB Plan will be developed throughout 2024 and will be finalized by December. The approach includes various stages such as data collection, community surveys, consultations, and action planning. A project advisory team made up of community partners and interested parties has also been established to guide the planning process.

    Visit GetInvolved.CampbellRiver.ca/CSWB to complete the CSWB survey and for more information. Your contribution is vital in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities in our community, enabling informed decisions, and contributing to meaningful changes.

    Together, let’s build a safer and thriving Campbell River!

Page last updated: 26 May 2025, 10:18 AM