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Core values

- **Community Safety and Wellbeing**: The plan aligns with Durham Region’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, focusing on risk factors such as criminal involvement, experiences of racism, homelessness, mental health, substance use, and victimization[1].
- **Partnerships and Collaboration**: It emphasizes developing and implementing strategic partnerships with various community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for vulnerable and marginalized groups[1][2].
- **Crime Prevention and Community Engagement**: The plan includes objectives to increase community participation in crime prevention, enhance police visibility, and improve communication and trust between the police and the community[1][2][5].
- **Diversity and Inclusion**: There is a strong focus on attracting a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the community and fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and respect both internally and in interactions with the public[1][2][5].
- **Youth Programs**: Initiatives like the Youth in Policing program and the Ripple Effect Youth Forum aim to inspire positive change among youth and engage them in community activities[4].