Community Safety & Wellbeing Toronto

Looking for feedback from the 2SLGBTQ+ community!!!

In July 2015, the Ontario Human Rights Commission intervened in a Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Application concerning the treatment of a Trans person in custody.

A Minutes of Settlement reached with the Toronto Police Service compels the Service to revise its practices, procedures, orders and forms (PPOF) respecting the rights, needs and circumstances of Trans people as it pertains to discriminatory practices based on gender identity and expression.

Join us for our FINAL Town Hall meetings as we discuss the revised documents and mandatory training requirements. We seek community feedback on how to evaluate the impact of our training on the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. A link to the policies and procedures can be found below.

As members of the public, you could view the Town Hall via YouTube and ask question with the CHAT. We will monitor and answer as many relevant questions as possible.

Panel Members:
• Superintendent Lisa Crooker
• Dr. j wallace skelton
• Christopher Williams – Ontario Human Rights Commission
• Staff Sergeant Maggie Mastrokostas (TPS Strategy and Risk Management Unit)
• Inspector John Babiar, (TPS Professional Standards Operations)

Limited in-person seating available:
Register through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/277169500437

YouTube Live Stream Link:
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
https://youtu.be/2TIQ_PAk8XU
* Livestream available on Toronto Police YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/torontopolice

Policies and Procedures link:
Procedures: http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/procedures/
Related Documents: https://www.torontopolice.on.ca/equityinclusion/

https://careers.torontopolice.on.ca/psc/ERCRT92/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

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Table Talk - Tuesdays, NOV. 13th, 2018 at 6:30 pm
2291 KIPLING AVE. UNIT #123 | 416-747-1172
A Monthly Support Group for Black Caregivers

Table talk is a monthly support group providing culturally appropriate supports & connections for
parents & caregivers from the Black community Experiencing issues with the following:

Justice System
Single parenting
School system(BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, BULLYING,ETC. )
Family Reunification
child / parent relationship
Children Aid Society
grief
abuse
Anti -Black racism

The complexities of femicide and ongoing colonization are unpacked by Audrey Huntley No_more_silence, Krysta Williams, , Brianna Olson, Member of the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation, Monica Forrester, Maggie's: Toronto S*x Workers Action Project, Grandmother Joanne Dallaire and Grandmother Dorothy Peters. We thank these wise women for sharing these teachings.

Dr. Ruth Koleszar-Green, Ryerson University, talks about gender constructs, healthy families, parenting, the need for us to be allied in building health families and communities.

Thank you Grandfather Little Brown Bear for reminding us of the Two Canoe wampum belt teachings. May we move forward with light hearts and row alongside one another in our canoes.

Steve Teekens, Native Men’s Residence, talks about housing and the spectrum of work -Me-Res (Native Men's Residence) does to end homelessness in Toronto.

Traditional Knowledge Keeper Wanda Whitebird discusses Incarceration and Homelessness as part of the ongoing legacy of colonialism. . PASAN_TO

Jonathan Rudin, Aboriginal Legal Services, talks about the challenges persons face as a result of the legacy of colonialism - and how despite these challenges, persons are fierce, resilient and mighty survivors.

Dr. Cyndy Baskin, Ryerson University, shares the truth of Canada’s genocidal past.

Thank you Grandfather Little Brown Bear for opening the day, starting us in a good way, offering smoke, calling in the ancestors and helpers, Miigwech.

(Jobs) Crisis Response Program Community Development Officer - City of Toronto
https://www.brainhunter.com/frontoffice/seekerViewJobDetailAction.do?sitecode=pl389&jobId=2313114&page=search&external
Applications due Friday Nov 2 2018

job details - Community Development Officer (Community Crisis Response Program) in Toronto Major Responsibilities: Responds to community-wide trauma as a result of violent incident(s), provides culturally competent supports, facilitates access to needed trauma supports, and assists in trauma recovery.Works with communities and service providers to develop and support innovative and cultu

Gun violence as a public health issue
http://uoft.me/2018splane
Tuesday Oct 30 6PM

10, 12 and 15 year old children are having s*x for money in schools, shelters, etc. Still.

Aura Freedom is hiring young people to share awareness and safety info to students. Applications are due Sept 30th. Details on flyer.

City of Toronto has a s*x trafficking workshop today for people to learn more about the issues and available support services https://gender-based-violence.eventbrite.ca

We're leading a new human trafficking prevention project in partnership with the City of Toronto - Municipal Government and excited to announce that Aura Freedom is HIRING!

We are looking for 5 new youth to join our team and help combat human trafficking and gender-based violence in our great city. We will be recruiting 4 Youth Facilitators and 1 Project Coordinator in the coming weeks. Job postings below and details at aurafreedom.org.

Cineplex.com | Movie Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black, neighborhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the h...

Greeting community partners,

The Community Safety and Well Being Unit (Community Crisis Response Program) in Partnership with Toronto Public Health and Advisory Committee are inviting families and communities to an innovative event called “Caring for the Caregiver”. This event is taking place on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at St James Cathedral Centre located at 65 Church St.

This initiative will provide hands-on exploratory opportunities to promote resiliency and healing for family and community members who have lost loved ones through violence.

This is a FREE EVENT - Lunch, refreshments and TTC tokens provided.

We are asking community partners to circulate the promotion of this event and if you have individuals who would benefit from this event and they do not have access to the Internet to register, please pass on their contact information to Emily Bradden at or [email protected] or Melissa Heaney at [email protected] and cc Saleha Nahdi at [email protected]

Please save this date. Registration will open Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Space is limited so please register early.

Below is the link and also see attached in the hard copy for your reference and use

The live link is: https://s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/caring4caregiver

Thank you in advance for your continued support!

Rose-Ann Bailey and Saleha Nahdi
Community Development Officers

Community Safety and Wellbeing Unit
Social Development, Finance & Administration
City Hall - 100 Queen Street West
East Tower, 15th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2

Email: [email protected]/ Saleha Nahdi; Mobile: 647-210-8189

[email protected]/ Rose-Ann Bailey: Mobile: 647-217-4368

www.toronto.ca/Safety
www.toronto.ca/ccrp

Caring For The Caregiver Registration The Community Safety and Well Being Unit (Community Crisis Response Program) in Partnership with Toronto Public Health are inviting families and communities to participate in an innovative event called “Caring for the Caregiver”. This event is taking place on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at St Ja...

Employment Recruitment for election day positions has begun. Check the job profiles for details of each position, then register online

City of Toronto studies why youth turn to guns Report cites socio-economic factors and, most significantly, a desire for self-protection

Happening Today!
On Thursday, July 12, 2018, from 6pm -8pm there will be a YOUTH Safety Consultation led by the Citizen Empowerment Project Youth Council (TCHC) at Oakdale Community Centre (350 Grandravine Dr.) and simultaneously at Driftwood Community Centre (4401 Jane St.) – Please see attached flyer.

Thank you to the Oakdale Youth Council for all their work on the FREE Outdoor Movie Night in the Grandravine Community. Jumangi was a hit! Thank you to all that made this event safe and wonderful for the entire family!

On June 23rd 2018, the Community Crisis Response Program at the City of Toronto will be bringing together all stakeholders connected to safety networks across our city for our 2nd Annual Community Safety Forum.
The focus of the Community Safety Network Forum is to share best practices around responses to crisis and developing enhanced community safety strategies while building stakeholder capacity. It will also be an opportunity for members from different safety networks to connect and learn from the experience of others.
Please join us for registration and continental breakfast at 9:30am. Formal agenda to commence at 10:00am. We look forward to engaging you in discussions with Victims Services, Trauma Specialist and Guns and Gangs prior to the afternoon workshop sessions. Participants may engage in one of the following sessions during the afternoon: Regulated Interactions (formerly known as Street Checks), Safety Network Best Practices as well as Violence and Community Impact. We also encourage participants to engage in the service provider market place that will be made available during breakfast and lunch.
Lunch will be provided.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-annual-community-safety-network-forum-tickets-45207526930

What a great turn out for TPS 32 Division's Open House. Rhis community needed this. Thank you for the work you do in our communities.

COMMUNITY SAFETY TOWN HALL
Willowdale Community

The City of Toronto Community Crisis Response Program
and Toronto Police Services invites residents and
business owners/staff to an interactive dialogue
about community safety.

Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Willowdale Baptist Church (lower level, community room)
15 Olive Ave, North York, (Finch Ave and Yonge St.)

Topics Include:
• Community Safety update
• How to support your neighbours
• Available community resources

Refreshments and child care provided. For more information
please contact 647-217-4368 or email [email protected]
Register at: https://willowdalecommunitytownhall.eventbrite.com

City Of Toronto - Community Crisis Response Program The Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP) works across Toronto providing support and resources to communities impacted by violent and traumatic incidents. The CCRP is activated when a violent incident occurs in any neighbourhood in Toronto, i.e., shooting or stabbing. It is a coordinated program....

The City of Toronto will host the Vigil on Sunday evening on Mel Lastman Square. All members of the public are encouraged to attend and support those who have been affected by Monday’s tragedy in Toronto.

https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/awards-tributes/tributes/torontostrong-vigil/

The City of Toronto Community Crisis Response Program has arranged a Wellbeing area that will have grief and trauma counsellors and available resources for those who need them.

Vigil Program

This event is being hosted in collaboration with community groups Faith in the City and the Toronto Area Interfaith Council

Speakers

Willard Metzgar

Willard Metzger is Vice President of the Canadian Council of Churches and has served as a pastor for two decades with the Mennonite Church. He is also a speaker, author and teacher.

Imam Refaat Mohamed

Refaat Mohamed was born and raised in Egypt and a graduate of the prestigious Islamic university of Alazhar Egypt and has served as a religious scholar Imam in Canada since 2007. Currently, he is the founder and Imam of Alabrar Muslim Association Aurora and V.P. of the Canadian Council of Imams.

Pandit Suraj Persad

Suraj Persad is the Hindu Chaplain with the Multi-Faith Campus Chaplains Association of the University of Toronto and the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy of the Toronto Police Service. She is also the president of the Hindu Dharma Mission (Canada).

Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl

Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl is the Anne and Max Tanenbaum Senior Rabbi of Beth Tzedec Congregation, the largest synagogue community in Canada.

Rabbi Yael Splansky

Yael Splansky is the Senior Rabbi of Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto’s first synagogue, founded in 1856. Rabbi Splansky currently serves on the executive committee of the Toronto Board of Rabbis. Her contributions to interfaith relations include organizing seven Rings of Peace around local mosques in response to the horrific shooting in Quebec City.

Venerable Dr. Bhante Saranapala

Venerable Bhante Saranapala, well known as the Urban Buddhist Monk, is the deputy abbot of the West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre and global mindfulness meditation teacher. A recipient of the Canada 150 Medal and Sesquicentennial Community Award, Bhante Saranapala also serves as the Buddhist Chaplain of the University of Toronto.

Eva Goldfinger

Eva Goldfinger is from the inter-faith team was originally ordained by the Leadership Conference of Secular and Humanistic Jews (“LCSHJ”) as a “Leader/Madrikha” and certified as a “Philosophical Counsellor”. She was later ordained as a Rabbi and has been an educator, therapist and spiritual leader for the Oraynu for many years.

Performances By

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts and Earl Haig Claude Watson Secondary Arts Combined Choir

The Claude Watson Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School, and the Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts are two enriched arts programs in the North York community. The choirs from both vocal programs are recognized for their excellence in performances at festivals, concerts, and community events. The combined choir features vocal students from grades 7 to 12.

Choir of Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto

The Choir of Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto is the Chancel Choir for the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto and also performs at many different functions throughout each year including Pride Toronto festivities.

Red Spirit Singers

The Red Spirit Singers consist of First Nations people from the Ojibway, Cree, Mic Mac, and Dakota Nations. They have performed at Pow Wows, cultural presentations and opening ceremonies including the World AIDS Conference and World Youth Day in Toronto.

Toronto Children’s Concert Choir & Performing Arts Company

The Toronto Children’s Concert Choir & Performing Arts Company (TC3), is an arts initiative for youth ages 7 to 18. TC3 is the signature program of The HopeWorks Connection, working to empower youth through the performing arts, academics and relieving poverty.

Toronto Jewish Chorus

Founded in 2009, the Toronto Jewish Chorus has performed at The Toronto Jewish Film Festival, Toronto Jewish Music Week, as well as numerous theatres and temples.
The choir is led by Judy Adelman Gershon, and joined by Ellen Meyer, pianist and Ines Pagliari, violinist.

Willowdale Community Choir

Under the direction of Dr. Melissa Davis, Assistant Professor of Music and Worship Arts at Tyndale University, singers from Tyndale University, the Peoples Church, Evangel Temple and throughout the GTA have joined forces at this time to offer hope and healing to a hurting community through the powerful message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Hosts

Lily Cheng (co-host)

Lily Cheng is a mom of two and a passionate community builder. She is founder of North York Moms with over 7,000 members and co-founder of We Love Willowdale.

Dwight Drummond (co-host)

Dwight Drummond has been a reporter and news anchor for over two decades and is currently the co-host of CBC NewsToronto. He has received numerous awards for his reporting and commendations for his community work.

Pooja Handa (co-host)

Pooja Handa is a veteran Toronto broadcaster with more than a decade of experience. She is a co-host of CP24 Breakfast and spends her time giving back to her local community through a variety of events and mentoring opportunities.

#TorontoStrong Vigil Learn more or contribute to the Fund. The City of Toronto will host the Vigil on Sunday e

Good Evening,

On behalf of the Community Safety and Wellbeing Unit and the Community Crisis Response Program of the City of Toronto our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by today's tragedy.

The City of Toronto Emergency Operation Centre is functioning and we are grateful for the leadership of Toronto Police Services, Toronto Paramedic Services, Toronto Fire, Victim Services Toronto, Community Organizations and all of the City Divisions who mobilized the way they did today.

We will be updating with relevant information as it comes available. Below is the most recent update on the City of Toronto site.


Backgrounder: Yonge Street Incident

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April 23, 2018

The City extends its deepest sympathies to those affected by today’s horrific incident and thanks those who assisted and continue to assist at the scene, including first responders, members of the public, Toronto Public Health staff who provided CPR, hospital staff and others.

At present, the number of deaths confirmed by officials is 10 and the number of injured is at 15.

The City of Toronto extends thanks to all residents for their patience and understanding while we continue to work with our partners in response to today’s tragic incident.
Toronto Police Services

- Police are requesting the assistance of the public who may have witnessed this incident.
- Anyone with information is asked to please call the investigative hotline at 416-808-8750. A web portal has been opened for anyone who is able to submit photos and/or videos of the incident to https://222tips.com/.
- A separate hotline for anyone missing a friend or family member is 416-808-8085.
- Police are also asking the public to please refrain from calling 9-1-1 unless they are in a life or death emergency.
- Visit the Toronto Police Services news release page for updates: http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/.

Reception Centre

- The reception centre at Mitchell Field Community Centre has been closed until further notice.
- Those affected by the incident and requiring immediate assistance can call the Canadian Red Cross at 416-676-8558

Road Closures and Transit

- Toronto Police Service has advised the public to avoid the area around Yonge Street between Sheppard and Finch.
- Road closures are in place in both directions on Yonge Street between Highway 401 and Cu**er Avenue.
- Use Lawrence, York Mills, Steeles & Hwy 7 as east/west alternate routes and Dufferin, Bathurst, Bayview & Leslie as north/south alternate routes until further notice.
- Subway service has resumed north of Sheppard Station on Line 1, but trains are bypassing North York Centre Station. Shuttle buses are also operating.
- Follow on twitter for updates.

City Council Meeting

- City Council will meet as scheduled tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m. to express condolences, and then immediately recess for the balance of the day.
- Council will reconvene on Wednesday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m. for its regular meeting.

North York Civic Centre

- In response to today’s tragic incident, North York Civic Centre (NYCC) will remain closed on Tuesday, April 24.
- All meetings and permits scheduled there for April 24 are cancelled.
- Douglas Snow Aquatics Centre is closed until further notice and all programs and permits are cancelled.
- Staff located at NYCC are asked not to report to NYCC for work. Staff should check in with their manager or supervisor for further directions. Essential security and maintenance personnel will remain.
- For updates on the status of North York Civic Centre, follow on Twitter or call 311.
- All other City facilities remain open and meetings and public consultations will occur as scheduled.

Protocol

- The Toronto Sign has been dimmed
- Flags at Toronto City Hall, civic centres, and Metro Hall are being half-masted

A condolence motion will be brought to the meeting of Toronto City Council on April 24.

222tips.com

Monday, April 23, 2018 - 8:20 PM - Toronto Police Service offer assistance to family and friends of victims, Hotline created

Victims are still being identified. However, anyone missing a friend or family member can call Toronto Police at 416-808-8085.

Police are also asking the public to please refrain from calling 9-1-1 unless they are in a life or death emergency.