On behalf of the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, welcome to the 6th annual In The Mind’s Eye: Issues of Substance Use in Film + Forum.
Unique in North America, In The Mind’s Eye is an insightful and eclectic look at issues of substance use. Free events combining films and workshops make this look at substance use real and relevant.
The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council has long recognized the role of substance use and addiction as a risk factor for crime. Indeed, half of the costs of the Canadian criminal justice system are related to issues of licit and illicit substance use. We believe a “smart on crime” approach will work at both reducing the factors leading some people to become dependent on substances and the consequences that can come with problematic substance use.
Through In The Mind’s Eye and other initiatives such as the 40-year Violence Prevention Plan, the Integrated Drugs Strategy and the Waterloo Region Street Gang Prevention Project, the Crime Prevention Council strives to facilitate community based solutions rooted in research and experience. It is our hope that residents, students, and professionals enjoy this exceptional series as we attempt to move forward on the critical issues that affect all of us in ways many are only beginning to understand.
Many local organizations and people have informed the direction of In The Mind’s Eye 2010 and the programming highlights diverse aspects of drug (including alcohol) use in Waterloo Region and beyond. The programs do not necessarily reflect the views of CPC or its community partners but rather, are a reflection of interests in our community.
We hope you enjoy the film and workshop line-up. In The Mind’s Eye 2010 is your best opportunity to learn more about issues that affect our friends, families, clientele and sometimes ourselves and our co-workers. On behalf of the ITME team, please take a moment to check us out, share with your networks and join us for a rare and real glimpse into issues of substance use.
Sincerely,
John Shewchuk
Chair, Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
Dear Friends,
On behalf of Regional Council I welcome you to “In the Mind’s Eye 2010: Issues of Substance Use in Film + Forum.”
In The Mind’s Eye is unique to Waterloo Region. Developed by the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, it offers area residents, elected officials, business people and service providers a rare look inside the world of substance abuse and how it impacts all of us.
I encourage you to participate in the many events being offered this year. It may shock and anger you. It may even make you cry. I am sure you will come away with new insights, a better understanding of the impact of addiction in our community, and hopefully, a commitment to prevention.
Sincerely,
Ken Seiling
Regional Chair
The view expressed throughout In The Mind’s Eye 2010 are not necessarily the views of CPC or their community partners.
