Released on June 26, 2013
An advisory council of international experts has been chosen to guide Corrections and Policing, Ministry of Justice in examining best practices to tackle crime and other social risk factors in the province.
Chaired by Deputy Minister of Corrections and Policing Dale McFee, the council is comprised of 12 members from across North America, all of whom are recognized experts and researchers in their fields. Their focus will be on issues related to community safety, community crime prevention, offender mental health and addictions, and effective correctional practices that reduce re-offending.
“This is a tremendous knowledge base for Saskatchewan to draw on, with some of the most respected experts in diverse fields represented on the council,” Minister responsible for Corrections and Policing Christine Tell said.
The council will advise on current activities undertaken by the province to reduce crime and improve community outcomes through mobilizing communities and to support new approaches to community safety.
“We are already making a name for Saskatchewan as an innovator in crime reduction approaches that break down the silos between communities and the agencies who need to work closely with them,” Tell said. “I’m confident that the council’s involvement will help the ministry maintain its leadership role.”
Council members are:
- Dale McFee, Deputy Minister, Corrections and Policing, Committee Chair
- Norm Taylor, Saskatchewan Future of Policing Consultant, Moderator
- Cal Corley, Director General, Canadian Policing College
- Dr. Stephen Wormith, Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Evidence-based Corrections
- Dr. Colleen Dell, Professor, Addictions Chair, University of Saskatchewan
- Dr. Nick Jones, Professor, University of Regina, Justice Studies
- Dr. Hugh Russell, Community Justice Consultant
- Dr. Irvin Waller, Professor, University of Ottawa, Prevention and Victim Support
- Matt Torigian, Chief of Police, Waterloo Regional Police Service
- Dr. Henry Steadman, President of Policy Research Associates (mental health expert)
- Raymond Wyant, Provincial Court Judge, Manitoba
- Dr. Ed Latessa, Dean, College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Service, University of Cincinnati, Evidence-based Corrections
- Dr. Ken Sagynbekov, Professor, University of Regina, Economist
The council’s first meeting was held in Regina beginning on June 25.
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For more information, contact:
Janice Wilby
Corrections and Policing
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8621
Email: janice.wilby@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-0363