Resource Network

Main Project Idea

• ‘BC Crime Prevention Association Resource Network’ is a provincial information networking and development project aimed at connecting individuals and organizations to crime prevention resources and knowledge. The Resource Network will also serve to ensure collaboration, enhance partnership and capacity building, reduce duplication, and further develop sustainability of crime prevention initiatives through resource development and alliances.
  
  
• This is a Provincial level project which is directly linked with the BCCPA Crime Prevention and Community Safety Library.
  
  
• The Resource Network will further build upon the strong foundation of service in place as a result of the BCCPA Crime Prevention and Community Safety Library project, by completing a provincial environmental scan of existing crime prevention needs and resources, linking and broadening networks for information sharing, and furthering the creation, development and promotion of specialized tools and resources for these networks.

• Contains over 250 National Crime Prevention Center funded Community Mobilization Project final reports which encompass the evaluation and assessment of crime prevention projects created by community groups, organizations, and schools, happening all over British Columbia. Subjects include restorative justice, youth, seniors, women, FAS/E & disabilities, aboriginal, and community related issues.
  
  
• Houses videos and DVDs, crime prevention periodicals, pamphlets, and reference materials on youth and children, senior fraud prevention, bullying, drug use, and more, that are a valuable resource for anyone interested in personal safety, community policing, aboriginal community development, etc.
  
  
• Is free of charge for library patrons to use.
  
  
• Has received “Library” status from the Canadian Library Association, and is able to ship library books across the province free of change.