September 19, 2006 Source: :
http://www.media.uottawa.ca/mediaroom/news_details-e.php?nid=967 University of Ottawa to launch Institute of Crime Prevention OTTAWA, September 19, 2006 — From mass shootings to break-and-enters, public concern about crime is a constant. But if crime is such a serious issue, how best to prevent it? The University of Ottawa’s newest research venture will search for answers to that question. The University of Ottawa Institute for Crime Prevention will be officially launched at a ceremony at the University on September 21. In attendance will be the Hon. Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, who will make a related announcement. The Institute will be led by Professor Irvin Waller, who has advised numerous governments, was founding Director General of the International Centre for Prevention of Crime, and is the author of the new book Less Law, More Order. WHAT: Launch of the University of Ottawa Institute for Crime Prevention WHERE: Rotunda, Tabaret Hall University of Ottawa, 550 Cumberland (corner of Laurier Avenue East) WHEN: Thursday, September 21 at 11 a.m.
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