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 What is the risk?

For example, is the risk identified the real problem, or is it a symptom of something bigger? As with the above example of the risk of poor school attendance, planning partners might think about what is causing students to miss school, and consider whether that is a bigger issue worth addressing.
Which community members, agencies/organizations identified this risk, and how did they describe it (i.e., did different groups perceive the risk in a different way)?

 What evidence is there about the risk – what is happening now?

How is this risk impacting the community right now? What has been heard through community engagement?
Is there specific information or data about each risk available?
How serious is the risk right now? What will happen if the risk is not addressed?

 What approach does the community use to address what is happening now? o Incident response or enforcement after an occurrence;

Incident response or enforcement after an occurrence;
Rapid intervention to stop something from happening;
Implement activities to reduce/change the circumstances that lead to the risk; or
Ensure that people have the supports they need to deal with the risk if it arises.

 How could all of the approaches above be used to create a comprehensive strategy to address each priority risk that:

Ensures all community members have the information or resources they need to avoid this risk;
Targets vulnerable people/groups that are more likely to experience this risk and provide them with support to prevent or reduce the likelihood or impact of this risk;
Ensures all relevant service providers work together to address shared high-risk clients in a quick and coordinated way; and
Provides rapid responses to incidents using the most appropriate resources/agencies?

 Where will the most work need to be done to create a comprehensive strategy to address the risk? Who will be needed to help address any existing service gaps?

Risk-driven Tracking Database

Many communities have already started implementing strategies in the four planning areas of the Framework to address their local risks. In support of the planning process, the ministry initiated the Risk-driven Tracking Database to provide a standardized means of gathering de-identified information on situations of elevated risk of harm in the community.

The Risk-driven Tracking Database is one tool that can be used by communities to collect information about local priorities (i.e., risks, vulnerable groups and protective factors) and evolving trends to help inform the community safety and well-being planning process. It is recommended that this data be used in conjunction with other local data sources from various sectors.