Key Project Update – Risk Factor Data Categories

• Through research and in consultation with the Data Team, 21 risk and protective factor categories identified in the CSWB Framework were synthesized into the following 7 data categories.

1. Crime and Victimization	6. Housing & Neighbourhoods A. Housing B. Environment
2. Education	7. Covid-19 Impact A. Health B. Economic
3. Financial Security
4. Mental Health & Substance Use
5. Physical Health

• Publicly available databases were used to identify indicators relevant to the seven categories.

• Data team members have been consulted through an online survey, group meeting and one-on-one meetings to finalize indicators for each category.

• These data categories and indicators will form the basis of the Current State Analysis as well as inform the development of the online survey.

• To support the Regional Systems Leadership Table in identifying and prioritizing local issues, qualitative approaches will be used throughout the consultation phase to contextualize data.