Article - Abid Jan Ottawa https://abidullahjan.com Sharing learning to leverage success Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:28:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://abidullahjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/android-chrome-512x512-1-100x100.png Article - Abid Jan Ottawa https://abidullahjan.com 32 32 The Critical Success Factors Behind Effective CSWB Plans https://abidullahjan.com/the-critical-success-factors-behind-effective-cswb-plans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-critical-success-factors-behind-effective-cswb-plans https://abidullahjan.com/the-critical-success-factors-behind-effective-cswb-plans/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:28:39 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=9014 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/the-critical-success-factors-behind-effective-cswb-plans/feed/ 0 Transformative Community Safety: Key Elements for Success https://abidullahjan.com/transformative-community-safety-key-elements-for-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transformative-community-safety-key-elements-for-success https://abidullahjan.com/transformative-community-safety-key-elements-for-success/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:24:09 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=9009 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/transformative-community-safety-key-elements-for-success/feed/ 0 From Silos to Synergy: The Journey from Tradition to Transformative Community Safety https://abidullahjan.com/from-silos-to-synergy-the-journey-from-tradition-to-transformative-community-safety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-silos-to-synergy-the-journey-from-tradition-to-transformative-community-safety https://abidullahjan.com/from-silos-to-synergy-the-journey-from-tradition-to-transformative-community-safety/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:04:33 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=9006 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/from-silos-to-synergy-the-journey-from-tradition-to-transformative-community-safety/feed/ 0 Reasons not to freeze or cut the OPS budget https://abidullahjan.com/reasons-not-to-freeze-or-cut-ops-budget/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reasons-not-to-freeze-or-cut-ops-budget https://abidullahjan.com/reasons-not-to-freeze-or-cut-ops-budget/#respond Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:19:40 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2609 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.…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/reasons-not-to-freeze-or-cut-ops-budget/feed/ 0 How to deal with the hate movements posing national security threat. https://abidullahjan.com/how-to-deal-with-the-hate-movements-posing-national-security-threat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-deal-with-the-hate-movements-posing-national-security-threat https://abidullahjan.com/how-to-deal-with-the-hate-movements-posing-national-security-threat/#respond Sun, 08 Jan 2023 21:09:04 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2588 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/how-to-deal-with-the-hate-movements-posing-national-security-threat/feed/ 0 Violent Hate crimes are a threat to national security https://abidullahjan.com/violent-hate-crimes-are-a-threat-to-national-security/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=violent-hate-crimes-are-a-threat-to-national-security https://abidullahjan.com/violent-hate-crimes-are-a-threat-to-national-security/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:21:47 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2593 Abid Jan, Jan 05 2023. We cannot continue to draw the line between a terrorist act and a hate crime according to textbook definitions if we are serious about accurately tracking and…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/violent-hate-crimes-are-a-threat-to-national-security/feed/ 0 Focusing on Neighbourhood Inequity for Community Safety https://abidullahjan.com/focusing-on-neighbourhood-inequity-for-community-safety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=focusing-on-neighbourhood-inequity-for-community-safety https://abidullahjan.com/focusing-on-neighbourhood-inequity-for-community-safety/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:33:13 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2317 Abid Jan, January 04, 2023. Director Capacity Building at United Way East Ontario 6 articles Published January 4, 2023 The tally of Ottawa-Gatineau’s homicides crept up slightly from 15 in 2021 to 18…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/focusing-on-neighbourhood-inequity-for-community-safety/feed/ 0 How addressing neighbourhood inequity will make our communities safer https://abidullahjan.com/how-addressing-neighbourhood-inequity-will-make-our-communities-safer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-addressing-neighbourhood-inequity-will-make-our-communities-safer https://abidullahjan.com/how-addressing-neighbourhood-inequity-will-make-our-communities-safer/#respond Wed, 28 Dec 2022 23:27:49 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2313 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/how-addressing-neighbourhood-inequity-will-make-our-communities-safer/feed/ 0 How Ottawa’s faith-based organizations can contribute to community development https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-organizations-can-contribute-to-community-development/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-ottawas-faith-based-organizations-can-contribute-to-community-development https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-organizations-can-contribute-to-community-development/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:42:49 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2598 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-organizations-can-contribute-to-community-development/feed/ 0 The role social media can play in preventing polarisation and violence https://abidullahjan.com/the-role-social-media-can-play-in-preventing-polarisation-and-violence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-role-social-media-can-play-in-preventing-polarisation-and-violence https://abidullahjan.com/the-role-social-media-can-play-in-preventing-polarisation-and-violence/#respond Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:35:21 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2071 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/the-role-social-media-can-play-in-preventing-polarisation-and-violence/feed/ 0 Four ways ordinary citizens can help confront online hate https://abidullahjan.com/four-ways-ordinary-citizens-can-help-confront-online-hate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-ways-ordinary-citizens-can-help-confront-online-hate https://abidullahjan.com/four-ways-ordinary-citizens-can-help-confront-online-hate/#respond Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:12:51 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2045 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/four-ways-ordinary-citizens-can-help-confront-online-hate/feed/ 0 How Ottawa’s faith-based groups can strengthen social services https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-groups-can-strengthen-social-services/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-ottawas-faith-based-groups-can-strengthen-social-services https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-groups-can-strengthen-social-services/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:12:02 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2006 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.…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-groups-can-strengthen-social-services/feed/ 0 Challenging the Denial of Systemic Racism https://abidullahjan.com/challenging-the-denial-of-systemic-racism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=challenging-the-denial-of-systemic-racism https://abidullahjan.com/challenging-the-denial-of-systemic-racism/#respond Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:21:17 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=1916 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/challenging-the-denial-of-systemic-racism/feed/ 0 Nine ways to help build a less racist society https://abidullahjan.com/nine-ways-to-help-build-a-less-racist-society-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nine-ways-to-help-build-a-less-racist-society-2 https://abidullahjan.com/nine-ways-to-help-build-a-less-racist-society-2/#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2022 02:27:49 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=1891 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,…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/nine-ways-to-help-build-a-less-racist-society-2/feed/ 0 Faith-based Approach to Hate and Violence Prevention https://abidullahjan.com/faith-based-approach-to-hate-and-violence-prevention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faith-based-approach-to-hate-and-violence-prevention https://abidullahjan.com/faith-based-approach-to-hate-and-violence-prevention/#respond Thu, 03 Feb 2022 01:15:06 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=1849 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/faith-based-approach-to-hate-and-violence-prevention/feed/ 0 How Ottawa can build a community-wide approach to public safety and mental wellness https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawa-can-build-a-community-wide-approach-to-public-safety-and-mental-wellness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-ottawa-can-build-a-community-wide-approach-to-public-safety-and-mental-wellness https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawa-can-build-a-community-wide-approach-to-public-safety-and-mental-wellness/#respond Tue, 07 Dec 2021 23:14:56 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=1788 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawa-can-build-a-community-wide-approach-to-public-safety-and-mental-wellness/feed/ 0 What a day before Canada Day https://abidullahjan.com/what-a-day-before-canada-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-a-day-before-canada-day https://abidullahjan.com/what-a-day-before-canada-day/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:07:39 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=1755 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…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/addressing-systemic-racism-is-about-more-than-the-police/feed/ 0 Save Crime Prevention Ottawa https://abidullahjan.com/save-crime-prevention-ottawa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=save-crime-prevention-ottawa https://abidullahjan.com/save-crime-prevention-ottawa/#respond Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:51:32 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2603 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…

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