June 23, 2004 - Street Crime Forum
Summary of Discussion Notes

Session 1: Discussion Group A
Decriminalization of Prostitution and Addiction

Session 1: Discussion Group B
Meaningless of Probation Orders - Mandated Treatment
(Because of Lack of Follow-Up/Treatment/Services in Community)

Crime Addiction → Culture of Cimr: Anti-Social Behaviour

Women Offenders - Reintegration to Society, Lack of Resources and Treatment Halfway Houses

Session 1: Discussion Group D
Sexually Exploited Youth

Session 1: Discussion Group F
Collaboration Between Social Services and Court

Education of Judiciary of Mental Issues

Session 1: Discussion Group G
Violence and Street Crime, Panhandling

Session 2: Discussion Group A
People Charged with Street Crimes Should Be Immediately Assessed for Mental Health Issues

Session 2: Group B
Quicker Service in Courts

Session 2: Discussion Group D
Specialized vs Non-Specialized Courts

Session 2: Discussion Group E
Housing (More of It)

Session 2: Discussion Group F
Petty Criminals Who Go Through the Courts and How We Address the Social Issues that Bring Them

Erosion of Community through Petty Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour

Session 2: Discussion Group G
Drug Courts - Federal vs Provincial Jurisdiction