Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - News and Updates
Great News!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our CSWB website. We encourage you to visit our page frequently as we move into the next phases of the Plan.
Residents and stakeholders can also sign up for the CSWB newsletter to stay informed.
Key Milestone!
On October 27th, Ottawa City Council approved the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan addresses local risks to safety and well-being at the community level in six priority areas: simplifying and integrating systems, strategies to address discrimination, marginalization and racism, financial security and poverty reduction, housing, mental well-being, and gender-based violence and violence against women.
Engagement with residents and stakeholders played a major role in shaping the priorities of the plan. Feedback from the consultation with residents and stakeholders in 2020 and 2021 was analyzed and summarized in “What We Heard” reports below. We wish to thank you all for your invaluable commitment to this project.
Our plan’s proposed actions will require consistent and ongoing collaboration with all levels of government, internal and external stakeholders, community groups and agencies and residents to mitigate risks and challenges associated with the approved priorities. Next steps will include developing detailed actions, a governance structure, a financial strategy, and an evaluation framework.
Great News!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our CSWB website. We encourage you to visit our page frequently as we move into the next phases of the Plan.
Residents and stakeholders can also sign up for the CSWB newsletter to stay informed.
Key Milestone!
On October 27th, Ottawa City Council approved the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan addresses local risks to safety and well-being at the community level in six priority areas: simplifying and integrating systems, strategies to address discrimination, marginalization and racism, financial security and poverty reduction, housing, mental well-being, and gender-based violence and violence against women.
Engagement with residents and stakeholders played a major role in shaping the priorities of the plan. Feedback from the consultation with residents and stakeholders in 2020 and 2021 was analyzed and summarized in “What We Heard” reports below. We wish to thank you all for your invaluable commitment to this project.
Our plan’s proposed actions will require consistent and ongoing collaboration with all levels of government, internal and external stakeholders, community groups and agencies and residents to mitigate risks and challenges associated with the approved priorities. Next steps will include developing detailed actions, a governance structure, a financial strategy, and an evaluation framework.
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Discrimination, Marginalization and Racism
almost 4 years agoShare Discrimination, Marginalization and Racism on Facebook Share Discrimination, Marginalization and Racism on Twitter Share Discrimination, Marginalization and Racism on Linkedin Email Discrimination, Marginalization and Racism linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Each of us has a story of what discrimination, marginalization and racism means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
What do you see as a practical next step that we, as a community, individual or organization, could take towards addressing systemic racism, discrimination and marginalization?
Review our factsheet for more information on the topic of discrimination, marginalization and racism. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to improve discrimination, marginalization and racism.
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Mental Well-Being
almost 4 years agoShare Mental Well-Being on Facebook Share Mental Well-Being on Twitter Share Mental Well-Being on Linkedin Email Mental Well-Being linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Each of us has a story of what mental well-being means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
There is no health without mental health. How do we ensure Ottawa is a city where mental health is valued, promoted and protected?
Check out this video from Ottawa Public Health or read our factsheet to get you thinking about what mental wellness means to you.
Source: Ottawa Public Health, How to Talk about Your Mental Health - Talking about mental health can be hard for some people. Learn about safe ways to talk about your own mental health or illness and how to support others sharing their challenges with you.
Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to improve mental well-being.
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Financial Security and Poverty Reduction
almost 4 years agoShare Financial Security and Poverty Reduction on Facebook Share Financial Security and Poverty Reduction on Twitter Share Financial Security and Poverty Reduction on Linkedin Email Financial Security and Poverty Reduction linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Each of us has a story of what financial security and poverty reduction means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
What is required to address poverty in Ottawa? Think about all people, no matter their age, race, creed, culture or walk of life.
Review our factsheet for more information on the topic of financial security and poverty reduction. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to improve financial security and poverty reduction.
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Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women
almost 4 years agoShare Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women on Facebook Share Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women on Twitter Share Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women on Linkedin Email Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Each of us has a story of what gender-based violence and violence against women means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
How can individuals and groups create safe and effective ways to prevent gender-based violence and violence against women?
Review our factsheet for more information on the topic of gender-based violence and violence against women. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to reduce gender-based violence and violence against women.
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Housing
almost 4 years agoShare Housing on Facebook Share Housing on Twitter Share Housing on Linkedin Email Housing linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Each of us has a story of what housing means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
How would you describe your housing goals and what do you need to achieve those goals?
Review our factsheet for more information on the topic of housing. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to improve housing.
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Integrated and Simpler Systems
almost 4 years agoShare Integrated and Simpler Systems on Facebook Share Integrated and Simpler Systems on Twitter Share Integrated and Simpler Systems on Linkedin Email Integrated and Simpler Systems linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Each of us has a story of what integrated and simpler systems means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
What tools or programs are needed to improve delivery, accessibility and efficiency of existing services?
Review our factsheet for more information on the topic of integrated and simpler systems. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to improve how agencies work together.
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Who's listening
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Director, Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy & Analytics • Community & Social Services Dept.
City of Ottawa
Email CSWB@ottawa.ca
Resources
CSWB Plan Timeline
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CSWB Plan Roadmap Report
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - News and Updates has finished this stageOctober 23, 2019 - City Council approved the CSWB Plan Roadmap Report which sets out the approach for the Plan
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Resident and Stakeholder Feedback
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - News and Updates has finished this stageDecember 2019 - Perception polling undertaken by Hill + Knowlton Strategies to help inform the priorities of the plan.
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Resident & Stakeholder Engagement - Priority Setting Phase
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - News and Updates has finished this stageFebruary to June 2020 - This engagement phase is now closed. Multi-modal engagement activities included in person and virtual meetings, online feedback, survey and correspondence. All input will be included for analysis.
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Data Analysis
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - News and Updates has finished this stageSummer/Early Fall - Feedback from priority setting phase of engagement was analyzed and is summarized in a “What We Heard” report.
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Interim Report to Committee and Council
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - News and Updates has finished this stageOctober 15 2020 - CSWB Interim Report to Community & Protective Services Committee with draft priorities for consideration, based on feedback received from the engagement activities, and environmental scan. Report approved by Council on October 28, 2020.
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Resident and Stakeholder Engagement - Actions and Strategies
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - News and Updates has finished this stageJanuary 18 to March 5 - Resident and Stakeholder engagement to develop actions and strategies.
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Partnership Development with Stakeholders
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - News and Updates has finished this stage2021 (Spring) - Working with stakeholders to develop the action plan.
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Final Report to Committee and Council
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - News and Updates has finished this stageFall 2021 - Committee and Council will consider recommendations for the CSWB Plan. Following adoption by Council, the Plan will be submitted to the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
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CSWB Plan is approved
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - News and Updates is currently at this stageOctober 27th Ottawa City Council approves Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. Thank you again for the invaluable role you all played in the development of this work. Please continue to stay informed and engaged with us as we move into the next phases.
Document Library
- Doc 1_CSWB Plan_EN - Accessible - WEB.pdf (953 KB) (pdf)
- CSWB What We Heard report 2020.pdf
- Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - Resident and Stakeholder Feedback (2019) (10.7 MB) (pdf)
- Topics for Consideration - Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (118 KB) (pdf)
- CSWB What We Heard Report 2021 (1.32 MB) (pdf)
- CSWB What We Heard Report 2021
- CSWB What We Heard report 2020 (1).pdf (2.02 MB) (pdf)
- CSWB What We Heard report 2020 (1).pdf (2.02 MB) (pdf)
- CSWB Advisory Ctte TORs May 2022_Final.pdf (253 KB) (pdf)
- Advisory Committee Commitment.pdf (111 KB) (pdf)
- PRS – Community Roundtable #1 – What We Heard Report.pdf (728 KB) (pdf)
- PRS – Community Roundtable #2 What We Heard Report.pdf (547 KB) (pdf)