Background – CSWB Planning Framework

• CSWB Plans result in integrated approaches to service delivery that involve multi-sectoral partnerships to proactively address local priorities related to crime and complex social issues.

• The CSWB planning framework promotes upstream activities by focusing on social development, prevention, and risk intervention.

• CSWB Plans leverage and build upon existing efforts and partnerships and encourages the development of shared goals across sectors.

• Upon Council endorsement of the Plan, partners can work toward implementing shared goals and strategies.

• CSWB Plans are living documents which involve an ongoing process of issue identification and planning through continued collaboration with community organizations, leaders and residents.

• Ultimately, all members in a community are seen to have a role to play and as such, identified strategies must strive to be culturally and socially responsive.