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CSF - Guiding principles

For all programs, projects and initiatives relating to community safety we will aim to ensure the following principles are incorporated:

Background Community Safety Framework Everyone’s responsibility Executive summary Guiding principles Mayor's message Our community Our strategic documents Programs, services and actions Understanding community safety

Social equity

  • Ensure the social equity enablers of fairness access voice participation inclusion and empowerment are captured within our work as well as a focus on priority populations as outlined in the Social Equity Framework 2022 - 25.



Gender equity (legislated)

  • Undertake a Gender Impact Analysis (GIA) as required under the Victorian Gender Equality Act 2020.



Proactive measures

  • Aim to implement a preventative approach where appropriate.



Evidence based perspective

  • Aim to incorporate an evidence - based perspective where appropriate.
  • Work to build a more comprehensive evidence base for projects relating to community safety.



Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)/Safe design

  • Ensure we are adhering to safe design guidelines in project scope and development.



Community engagement (legislated)

  • Participants taking part in community engagement are entitled to reasonable support to enable meaningful and informed engagement.



Occupational health and safety (legislated)

  • Adhere to OH&S principles and regulations within our work.
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