Nova Scotia Crime Prevention

Crime prevention is the concerted effort of individuals, communities, businesses, police services and government agencies working together to address the root causes of crime. It’s important to prevent crime before it occurs by working with community organizations who are involved in creating safer communities. Everywhere in Nova Scotia, communities are taking a pro-active and preventative approach to crime and we are supporting them.


Minister's Award for Leadership in Crime Prevention 2016 Call for Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Minister’s Award for Leadership in Crime Prevention in the following categories:

  • Individual
  • Youth
  • Organization or Community Group
  • Policing
  • Restorative Justice / Restorative Approaches
  • Corporate

Visit the Minister's Award for Leadership in Crime Prevention page for more information or to nominate someone.


Community Crime Intervention Initiative Fund

The Community Crime Intervention Initiative Fund helps communities, non-profit organizations and municipalities identify and fund priority crime prevention initiatives. These initiatives include prevention, intervention and law enforcement efforts to combat gun and gang violence and other related issues. Application deadline for funding is 16 July, 2019.