Abid Jan To develop effective municipal CSWB plans, it’s essential to understand the objectives behind them. Historically, research and community safety experts have worked to ensure community safety and well-being from two…
Abid Jan The success of transformative community safety hinges on a strong partnership between the community and the police. This means breaking down the silos between police and social services and working…
Abid Jan Police in North America have a well-documented history, which helps us understand how their role transformed in protecting the safety and security of our communities. Law enforcement has evolved significantly…
Abid Jan – Feb 02, 2023. This is not surprising that ten Ottawa community groups released a statement Wednesday calling for a freeze to the police budget and investment in other services.…
Abid Jan There is no denying that the so-called “Freedom” Convoy in Ottawa was just one act of a more significant movement, and there is a need to know how to avoid future…
Abid Jan Director Capacity Building at United Way East Ontario 6 articles December 28, 2022 According to a Stats Canada report released last month, 2021 witnessed the highest rate of gang killings in Canada…
Abid Jan A bank account for any organization is a must-have, and non-profits are no exception. However, recently some major banks in Canada have told an increasing number of Muslim charities to…
You know the old children rhyme about sticks and stones. Well, it’s wrong. Words most certainly can hurt, and they can inspire other people to take threatening actions. The signs of growing…
Every one of us has a role to play, but many people don’t know how to intervene effectively. Here are some tips: Author of the article: Abid Jan Published in Ottawa Citizen Aug…
The Hollyer House in Bells Corners is a compelling example of how this can work. It’s a community hub set to feature mixed-use affordable housing, community programming, a food cupboard and a women’s shelter.…
Abid Jan Director Capacity Building at United Way East Ontario 6 articles April 25, 2022 All forms of bigotry are not alike. The roots of each form of discrimination and hatred are…
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and everybody can do something to knock down barriers. Author of the article: Abid Jan Published in Ottawa Citizen Mar 21,…
Abid Jan February 3, 2022 In the 1990s, youth violence connected to gangs and drug-related crimes was escalating to unprecedented levels in many neighbourhoods within the city of Boston. A record of…
if we do it right, we can significantly improve the way local people interact with law enforcement and social services. Author of the article: Abid Jan Published in Ottawa Citizen | Dec…
What a Day before Canada Day – for which Thank Yous are not good enough. June 30, 2019. What a day it was! How lucky is Ottawa, and how fortunate it is to be in…
Black and racialized populations — including in Ottawa — face daily degradation in almost all walks of life. Abid Jan – Ottawa Citizen The scale and complexity of systemic racism have confused…
Abid Jan, Ottawa Citizen December 30, 2009 Community development can be like the work of physicians and nurses. Like a health professional, you don’t cry when see your patients in agony and…