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Join Dr. Amy Siciliano, Halifax's Regional Municipality's first Public Safety Advisor without a background in policing, as she discusses her work putting community-based experience into practice.
This talk will be presented as part of the Geography and Environmental Studies Seminar Series. Join us for a short presentation and an open Q+A. Hosted by the U of R Department of Geography & Environmental Studies.
The Community Commons is located on the 1st floor of Central Library. This program is drop-in, no registration required.
The program will trace Amy's journey in Halifax trying to reframe the problem of reducing crime to creating the conditions for safety and wellbeing, and the solutions harvested from community that have been embedded in the city's new Public Safety Strategy.
Presenter information: Amy Siciliano resides in K'jipuktuk, unceeded Mi'kmaq territory. She holds a PhD in Urban Geography from the University of Toronto, and serves as Advisor to the Halifax Regional Municipality on issues related to community safety and wellbeing. She led the development of the municipality's new Public Safety Strategy, which aims to increase community-driven approaches to safety and reduce reliance on the criminal justice system. She is the proud mom of two beautiful boys, and loves to spend time exploring and learning about the world alongside them.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Learn and Personal Interest |
TAGS: | Politics and Current Events | Health and Wellness |
Located at Central Library, the Community Commons hosts regular events throughout the week, and is also available as a come-and-go safe space to relax, think, and share. Drop by to discover the activities, connect with great people, or hang out in the space!
