It’s that time of year again. Time for that little film festival that grew. Time for “In The Mind’s Eye: Issue of Substance Use in Film + Forum”.

If you are a regular reader of the Smart on Crime blog, you will know that we like to share smart on crime ideas and actions, big and small. Well, this one is BIG! In their own words, here's the big idea and plan of action from the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime.

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.

International Women’s Day has come and gone 100 times and still, much remains to be done to address the inequitable status experienced by women and girls in all societies. Why does this matter for crime prevention? 

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.