BC Gov News
People in Richmond will be better served by a collaborative approach to complex social challenges in order to deliver faster access to services for individuals at risk of harm or victimization.
Safe community situation tables gather front-line workers from the public safety, health and social-service sectors to identify high-risk individuals and rapidly connect them to services and supports they need, before they experience a negative or traumatic event.
“Safe community situation tables ensure that people remain our focus as we work to build safer, stronger communities,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “By combining front-line workers’ expertise, the tables enhance our capacity to respond to community safety challenges, keeping people safe by swiftly connecting individuals to essential services.” …
Malcolm Brodie, mayor of Richmond –
“The Richmond safe community situation table will further support the work of the city’s front-line service providers to identify vulnerable people and families at risk of harm or victimization. This multi-agency collaboration will strengthen the sharing of information and the use of multi-agency wraparound services to assist those dealing with issues, such as mental health, substance use and violence.” …