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Mental Health First Aid Training Course

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved.

The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.

The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to:

    * Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
    * Provide initial help.
    * Guide a person towards appropriate professional help.

MHFA shares the same overall purpose as traditional first aid – to save lives. It aims to:

    * Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others.
    * Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state.
    * Promote the recovery of good mental health.
    * Provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem.

This is a free workshop and is open to anyone (staff or volunteer of the partnering organizations) who may find it beneficial in their role. Content focuses on common mental health and substance abuse issues.

Free Workshop Dates (Funding provided through the Drug Treatment Funding Program):

• March 1-2, 2012
  
• 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
  
• Rodd Charlottetown
  
• Charlottetown, PE
  
• Lunch Will be provided

• March 5-6, 2012
• 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
• The Wellness Centre
• Montague, PE
• Lunch Will be provided

• March 7-8, 2012
• 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
• Loyalist Lakeview Resort
• Summerside, PE
• Lunch Will be provided

Due to Limited space we can only accept 30 participants per workshop - this is first come, first serve seating.

To register, please contact:

• Jenifer Nichol
• 569-7692
• .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
• Fax: 368-4969

Deadline for registration is February 28th, 2012 9:00 AM

Crime Prevention and Reduction Conference

Learning Together: Getting Smarter on Crime

The Province of New Brunswick is working closely with other stakeholders to effectively prevent and reduce crime and its impacts.  This conference is a learning opportunity, focusing on successful approaches that improve public safety for us all.  It is part of a greater provincial effort to support different stakeholders working together around critical crime and public safety issues.

When:                         March 28 and 29, 2012.

Where:                        Fredericton, New Brunswick

What is it about:         Conference participants will learn about building better integrated and more effective approaches to prevent and reduce crime.

Who should attend:    Community workers, educators, police, correctional workers, court officials, public policy experts, social workers, academics, and health care professionals.

More information:      Click here for conference program, registration and hotel information. We are working to make sure that the cost of attending is as low as possible.  So, please mark your calendars now and plan to attend.

Contact Person:         Brian Saunders, Senior Policy Advisor for Crime Prevention and Reduction, Department of Public Safety, (506) 444-4673 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Nova Scotia 2012 Crime Prevention Symposium

Change is Possible: Innovative Community Responses to Domestic Violence

The Nova Scotia Crime Prevention Unit is pleased to announce that the 2012 Crime Prevention Symposium will be hosted in collaboration with the Provincial Domestic Violence Action Plan Implementation Committee, and is scheduled for March 28, 2012 in Halifax.  This event is free, but space is limited. Details regarding venue location, agenda and registration are available by clicking here.

As was announced by Premier Dexter on December 6, 2011 when providing the Domestic Violence Action Plan update, the 2012 Symposium will focus on the excellent work being done in our communities to address and prevent domestic violence. The Ministers Awards for Leadership in Crime Prevention will also be announced at the symposium.  The call for nominations was announced January 5, 2012.  For more information on the Ministers Awards, please visit our website at http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/prevention/

If you are interested in receiving further information about the 2012 symposium, please contact:

Kristen O'Keefe, Policing and Public Safety Consultant  
Crime Prevention Unit, Public Safety & Security, Nova Scotia Department of Justice, 5151 Terminal Rd., PO Box 7, Halifax  NS  B3J 2L6
E-Mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Direct:  (902) 424-3149
Fax:  (902) 424-0700

Crime Free Multi-Housing Workshop

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program (CFMH) began in 1992 at Mesa, Arizona and was first implemented in Canada by the New Westminster Police Service in 1994. Numerous other communities have now adapted the Program and it continues to yield extremely positive results. The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is designed to help residents, owners, and managers of rental communities keep illegal activity off their property and provide a safer, more liveable environment for residents. In partnership with the RCMP and the Halifax Regional Police, the ACC is now pleased to administer the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program in Atlantic Canada. The Phase 1 workshop will take place on April 2nd, 2012, and a Train-the-Trainer workshop will take place on April 3rd, 2012. For more information or to register for this program, please click here.

National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (NVCAW) 2012

National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 2012 - Moving Forward

The seventh annual National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (NVCAW) 2012 will take place from April 22 – 28, 2012.  NVCAW is an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues and about the programs, services and laws in place to help victims of crime and their families.   The theme for NVCAW 2012 is: “Moving Forward.”  This theme recognizes:

• Victims: Being a victim of crime can be a life-altering experience.  How an individual may chose to move their life forward after being victimized will be unique to the person and the situation.  All victims deserve to be treated with compassion and respect for their dignity as they move forward on their journey toward healing. 

• Government:  Over the past 30 years, Canada has made significant advances in the area of victim of crime issues.  By working with partners in the provinces and territories as well as with victim service providers, the Government has ensured that victims have a more effective voice in the criminal justice and corrections systems.   Building on this momentum will help us move forward and continue to make meaningful change for victims of crime.

• Victim services:  Throughout Canada, there are countless dedicated people who work with victims of crime everyday.  Victim services and the professionals and volunteers who provide them, help victims of crime move forward after a victimization, maintain hope for the future and rebuild their lives

As in the past, limited financial assistance is available to organizations that would like to host an NVCAW 2012 event.  The deadline for applications to receive funding to host an event for NVCAW 2012 is November 7, 2011. For more information please email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

2011 Conference A Great Learning Event!

On May 4th, the 25th Annual Crime Prevention Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia kicked off with a fun 'meet and greet' at Alexander Keith's Brewery. Actors in historic costumes regaled participants with tales of Halifax's historic brewery, and even persuaded a few to sing along with some lively Celtic songs!

Viewpoints on Criminal Justice Issues

The Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA) has released a booklet entitled "Viewpoints on Criminal Justice Issues: A Compendium of Position Papers". This compilation includes topics such as crime prevention, victims, youth justice, parole, pardons, the "faint hope clause", conditional sentences and mandatory minimum sentences. The following is the Foreword, written… Full Page

Another Successful ACC Conference!

On June 2nd, the 24th Annual Crime Prevention Conference in Memramcook, New Brunswick kicked off with an Acadian themed evening, featuring authentic Acadian Foods.  Charlie A’Court, Nova Scotia’s top entertainer at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Awards, entertained the crowd with his unique musical talent.

Thursday, June 3rd was a full… Full Page

Citizens’ Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Board Meeting

The Citizens’ Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador held their Provincial Board Meeting on May 14-15, 2010 in Gander, Newfoundland. Several Crime Prevention Associations from across the province reported on their continued efforts to create safe communities. Many projects in the form of bike rodeos, hockey camps, wilderness camps, picnics, and… Full Page

It’s In Your Hands: Legal Information for Seniors And Their Families

As part of the Seniors Legal Planning Project, the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) has produced a concise and informative booklet entitled "It's in Your Hands: Legal Information for Seniors and their Families". This free publication covers a variety of topics, including Dating and New Relationships; Scam, Identity Theft… Full Page

Coalition on Community Safety, Health and Well-being

The proceedings of our recent conference “Youth Mental Health and Justice: Strengthening Integration and Coordination” are now posted in both languages on the CACP website.  You can access them by clicking on the Coalition logo or the “Coalitions/Groups” link at http://www.cacp.ca.