Each month we focus on research, blogs and news from around the world addressing smart approaches to crime prevention. We're always on the lookout for websites and resources to draw from. Since the Waterloo Region Integrated Drugs Strategy (WRIDS) Task Force is deep into the data collection phase of their project, it seems only fitting that we share some items related to substance use and addictions within communities.

Each month we focus on research, blogs and news from around the world addressing smart approaches to crime prevention. We're always on the lookout for websites and resources to draw from. March kicked off with International Women's Day earlier this month. It seems only fitting that we share some items related to women.

There are so many innovative, promising and proven practices in the field of crime prevention through social development  - we can learn a great deal by taking into consideration knowledge, experience, research and wisdom from around the world.

The World Wide Wednesday feature on our smart blog will point you to links, research, blogs and news from those thinking and acting creatively on crime prevention projects and practice around the world.