Waterloo Region Police Service youth violence connector event and information session
University of Waterloo
- Student Life Centre Black and Gold room, 2143
Feb 7 at 10:00 AM
- Feb 7 at 11:30 AM EST
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University of Waterloo
- Student Life Centre Black and Gold room, 2143
Feb 7 at 10:00 AM
- Feb 7 at 11:30 AM EST
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Event Details
Opportunity
The University of Waterloo is partnering with the Waterloo Region Police Service (WRPS) to ignite and invest in new research initiatives related to this urgent and emergent issue identified by our community. $50,000 is available to fund up to two projects.
The University and WRPS are hosting an interdisciplinary connector event and information session on February 7, 2024. Interested full-time University of Waterloo researchers can learn more about the opportunity, speak with representatives from the WRPS, and engage in discussions to spark collaboration and connection, leading to applications for funding.
Background
Waterloo Region has experienced an overall trend of increasing violence involving youth between the ages of 12-21. Charges and occurrences monitored by the WRPS have returned to, or exceeded, pre-pandemic levels (2019). Significant increases in assault, firearms, robbery, and crimes against person have been observed between 2021 and 2022, including an 11% increase in the total number of youth charged by Q3 2022 vs 2023.
Rapidly shifting social dynamics and influences demand innovation and agility from social and public safety agencies. The ability to leverage contemporary local knowledge and research will assist the WRPS in placing proper resources focused on the prevention and suppression of youth violence, while addressing those who may seek to exploit young people. This information will also aid in the empowerment of our community partners in program design and advocacy, where gaps are identified in prevention and social development services.
Location
University of Waterloo - Student Life Centre Black and Gold room, 2143
200 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 CA
Tickets
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Organizer Details
University of Waterloo
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