Community Safety and Well-being Plan
The Community Safety & Wellbeing Plan Steering Committee and Project Team are pleased to announce the creation of a Community Safety & Wellbeing (CSWB) Plan for our community. This is a “made by community for community” plan and we want to thank all those that participated in the online surveys and community engagement sessions that helped shape the key priority areas and goals.
What is Community Safety & Wellbeing Planning?
Community Safety and Wellbeing (CSWB) planning is a collaborative approach that brings together community organizations, all levels of government, and residents to identify and address the root causes of social issues before they become crises. It focuses on prevention and upstream solutions by improving access to supports such as housing, mental health services, education, youth services, and community connections. CSWB planning uses local data and community engagement to identify priority risks and coordinate actions across various sectors. The goal is to create safer, healthier, more inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
The learn more about CSWB Planning please visit the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities webpage Canadian Centre for Safer Communities
Brandon CSWB Plan Vision:
Brandon is an inclusive, safe, and economically thriving city with a vibrant downtown, as well as accessible shared spaces and activities for all to enjoy. We are a community committed to supporting safe and affordable housing for all, as well as promoting and improving supports, services, and opportunities for everyone to thrive and prosper. Together we celebrate all cultures in the Spirit of Reconciliation, address disparities and the harmful impacts of colonialism, and invest in our community to foster dignity and pride.
9 Key Priority Areas:
The 9 key priorities as established by the CSWB Steering Committee are as follows:
1. Increase Indigenous Peoples’ Social Inclusion and Sense of Belonging
2. Reduce Racism and Discrimination for Diverse Communities
3. Foster Healthy Families, Children, and Youth
4. Address Mental Health Crisis, Substance Use, and Addictions
5. Increase Access to Safe Housing and Shelter
6. Enhance Health Care Stability and Infrastructure Accessibility
7. Enhance Economic Vibrancy
8. Increase Community Safety and Feelings of Safety
9. Increase Immigrant and Newcomers’ Social Inclusion and Sense of Belonging
The plan focuses on building a more inclusive Brandon by addressing Indigenous reconciliation, equity, youth well-being, mental health and addictions, housing, healthcare, economic opportunity, community safety, and newcomer inclusion.
What are the next steps:
We have built a plan! Now what? The immediate next step is to build the governance structure (Steering Committee and Action Teams), create a detailed implementation plan, assign responsibility for actions, and begin coordinated work on the nine priorities while tracking and reporting progress.
Community Safety & Wellbeing (CSWB) Plan
Contact Information:
Email cswbplan@brandon.ca