Women's Initiatives for Safer Environments
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Record #: OCR2441 Last Modified: 15 May 2013 Last Full Update: 04 Apr 2012
Description and Services
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesYear-round
DescriptionCommunity based organization works with the City of Ottawa, diverse communities and individuals to create safer physical and social environments in our neighborhoods, parks, workplaces, recreational pathways, and schools. * During a safety audit process community members walk through an area, street, building, park, noticing what feels safe or unsafe. The findings from this "walkabout" form the basis for an action plan to make the area safer. * Participate in seminars, conferences and in-service training to incorporate the views of women and other vulnerable groups in the design and building of sites. 
 
Aims at empowering women by providing effective safety strategies and support for community members with the following tools and documents: 
* The Women's Safety Audit Guide: Designed to help a group identify the issues, organize safety audits and work towards change; 
* The Women's Safety Audit Implementation Guide: Research across Canada has shown that, for most groups, acting on their safety audit results can be a challenging process. This guide will develop the social and political skills necessary to achieve significant change; 
* Women's Safety Audit Facilitation Training: The Centre can provide information, skills, and resources to help carry out a successful safety audit process; 
* Workers in Rural Areas: An informative working document that lays the necessary groundwork for the development of safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to assist organizations in addressing these important issues; 
* Personal Safety Workshop Manual for diverse women and seniors.
EligibilityFocus is on women and vulnerable groups * community organizations
FeesPublications - publications $25 each; for some non-profit groups, the publications are available at a reduced rate. ; None - for services
Languages of ServiceEnglish ; French
Areas ServedOttawa ; Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone613-230-6700
E-mailinfo@wiseottawa.ca
Websitewww.wiseottawa.ca
Primary ContactValerie Collicott, Policy and Administrative Coordinator
Primary ExecutiveElsy David, Program Director
Names
Alternate NameWISE ; Womens Initiatives for Safer Environments
Location & Accessibility
AddressThe Bronson Centre
211 Bronson Ave, Rm 205
Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5
 
Google Map
IntersectionBronson Ave and Laurier Ave W
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree parking
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
SubjectsAdvocacy groups ; Assault ; Charitable status ; Crime prevention ; Family violence ; Free services ; Girls ; Lobby groups ; Nonprofit organizations ; Safety ; Sexual assault ; Woman abuse ; Women ; Workshops ; Youth
AccreditationNo
Print MaterialWomen's Safety Audit Guide * Women's Safety Audit Implementation Guide * Women's Safety Audit Facilitation Training * Workers in Rural Areas * WISE Newsletter Public Transit Safety Audit Report of OC Transpo Stations, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3
ResourcesWebsite
Established1992
ElectionsThe Board of Directors is elected.
FundingCity / Town ; Provincial ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 135064590 RR0001 ; Fees