City of Grande Prairie – Crime Prevention Department
Address: 9910 99 Avenue Grande Prairie Alberta
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About
Since 2004, Grande Prairie Crime Prevention inspires individuals and communities to recognize, address and reduce crime. We have a variety of programs and initiatives to create a stronger, safer, healthier community.
We build stronger, safer neighbourhoods by:
- Encouraging neighbour to neighbour communication
- Encouraging ownership and responsibility for making changes
- Raising awareness of issues in the community
- Facilitating the implementation of community-driven solutions
Program Description
The Cultural Integration Academy, an initiative of the Crime Prevention Department of the City of Grand Prairie, aims to provide immigrants with the education and mentorship they need to integrate into the community.
Programs Include:
- Education on the Canadian System
- Family mentorship
- Volunteering opportunities
- Referral to other community agencies
Areas of Focus
- Peer mentoring
- Informal
Ages of Mentees
- 0-4
- 5-10
- 11-15
- 16-18
- 18-24
Special Populations
- Girls/Women
- Boys/Men
- Other