Members of Implementation Teams

Members of the implementation team(s) should be selected based on their knowledge of the risk factors and vulnerable groups associated with the priority, and have access to relevant information and data. They may also have lived experience with risk factors or be part of a vulnerable group in the community. Members of implementation teams should have:

• In-depth knowledge and experience in addressing the priority risks and which protective factors and o strategies are needed to address those risks.
• A proven track record advocating for the interests of vulnerable populations related to the risk.
• The ability to identify the intended outcomes or benefits that strategies will have in relation to the o priority risk(s) and suggest data that could be used to measure achievement of these outcomes.
• Experience developing effective stakeholder relations/ partnerships in the community.
• Experience ensuring equity, inclusion and accessibility in their initiatives.

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Responsibilities and Tasks of Implementation Teams

• Identify strategies, establish outcomes and performance measures for all four planning areas related to the priority risk, including promoting and maintaining community safety and well-being, reducing identified risks, mitigating elevated risk situations and immediate response to urgent incidents.
• Engage community members from the vulnerable populations relevant to the priority risk to inform the development of the strategies in each area.
• Establish an implementation plan for the strategies in each area which clearly identifies roles, responsibilities, timelines, reporting relationships and requirements.
• Monitor the actions identified in the implementation plan, whether it is the creation, expansion and/or coordination of programs, training, services, campaigns, etc.
• Report back to the advisory committee.