Historically, the Jane-Finch community has been deemed establishing one of the highest violent crime rates in Ontario (Rigakos et al, 2002). The wider community feels an imminent fear of retaliation, fear of being an innocent bystander . These crime rates have been experienced predominantly amongst African Canadian, Black and racialized families. Most of these crimes occur within individuals of the same racialized background. The contributing factors of structural violence (“black on black” violence), and perpetuated media influence result in the ongoing hopelessness, consistent levels of violence and cycles of recidivism.
For this project, to counter the impacts of structural violence, there is a proposed solution to address youth violence and recidivism through a multi-faceted and balanced enforcement with Direct Intervention. It is important to utilize strategies and interventions that work for the betterment of the community.
mission
To learn more about how direct interventions with the Wraparound approach coupled with promotive factors, reduce instances of violence amongst Black and racialized youth in the Jane-Finch community.
mandate
To implement direct interentions that respond to the unique needs of Black and racialized youth , their families and the wider Jane-Finch community
Direct interventions include:
- one-on-one case management
- individual and group counselling
- needs-specific workshops
- networking with Partners and community agencies