Community Safety and Wellbeing: How can local governments and community partners make a difference?

Increasing safety and wellbeing is a desired outcome for most communities across the globe and the path to improving these results is murky and complex. These outcomes are influenced by many factors including the priorities of multiple levels of government, the community development approaches that are undertaken and the leadership styles and quality of relationships that are developed amongst leaders to achieve results. Amidst this complexity, municipal public servants and community leaders, many of whom have devoted their careers to improving social outcomes, are challenged to identify and implement best practices that meaningfully improve community safety and wellbeing. This research is designed to support the partner organization, Strathcona County, and all municipalities as it identifies best practices to achieve meaningful results.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mary Bernard;Tracy Smith-Carrier

Student:

Partner:

Strathcona County;Civida

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Public administration

University:

Royal Roads University

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