- Mary M., Municipality of Grassland (Social Services)
- Fionne Y., Children's Mental Health Centre
- James Y., Grassland Hospital
- Susan B., Addictions Centre
- Todd S., Grassland Catholic School Board
- Lynn W., Grassland Public School Board
- Morgan T., Community Elder
Domestic Violence Prevention Working Group
o Purpose: to ensure victims of domestic violence are receiving the proper supports from the most appropriate service provider and are provided with assistance in leaving their abusive relationships.
o Membership: this group includes representation from the planning committee as well as organizations that were engaged during community engagement whose mandate aligns with this group's purpose. Specifically, membership consists of:
- Emily J., Grassland Police Service
- Aiesha Z., Women's Shelter
- Stephanie L., Social Services
- Lisah G., Social Services
- Kail L., Grassland Hospital
- Frank C., Victim Services
- Sean D., Local Indigenous Agency
Plans to Address Priority Risk
Priority Risk #1: Low Educational Attainment Approximately 20% of the population of Grassland has not obtained their high school diploma. As a result, employment opportunities for these individuals are limited and the average household income is much lower than the provincial average. This has resulted in an increase in property crime in the past several years as these individuals strive to provide for themselves and their families.
Vulnerable Group: youth between the ages of 12-17
Risk Factors: missing school – chronic absenteeism, truancy, low literacy, low educational attainment, learning difficulties, behavioural problems
Protective Factors: positive school experiences, optimism and positive expectations for future, self-esteem, positive support within the family
Activities:
- Broker partnerships between social services, neighbourhood hubs, library and school boards (social development) – this will be done collectively by the Increasing Educational Attainment Working Group
- Community engagement sessions involving youth (prevention) – this will be done at the onset by the planning committee
- One-on-one meetings with local university, college and social services (prevention) – this will be done at the onset by the planning committee