The Westland District Safer Community Council seeks to have a wide cross-section of local organisations represented at its bi-monthly meetings so that it can be in a better position to identify the unique problems in Westland and determine the best solutions.
The government has identified seven crime reduction goals that provide the focus of our local strategy:
To reduce the incidence of family violence and child abuse. The SCC has published a local directory of support services. It has also produced a family charter for families that is available free.
To reduce other violence.
To reduce burglary. Our SCC oversights a restorative justice programme in conjunction with the Greymouth and Whataroa Courthouses.
To reduce theft of and from cars.
To reduce organised crime.
To reduce serious traffic offending. The SCC supports the West Coast Road Safety Association.
To reduce youth offending. The SCC is responsible for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Programme for at-risk youth, supports the C.A.C.T.U.S. programme for youth, supports the Youth Board, supports Hokitika YATA (Youth Access to Alcohol) and is about to commence a restorative justice programme for youth offenders in local Westland Schools.
InterventionsforSpecificGroups:
Victims. The SCC supports Westland Victim Support and the management of neighbourhood watch schemes in different parts of Westland.
At Risk families. The SCC supports the Awatuna Parenting Programmes Trust and is also involved in facilitating Strengthening Families Meetings.
