A responsive, integrated and coordinated justice system is an essential element in tackling gangs and organized crime in Alberta. Recognizing that police agencies, the courts and the correctional system play integral roles in enforcement, deterrence and rehabilitation, the Government of Alberta has made many changes that will make a difference in Alberta communities and in the justice system.

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The face of crime in Alberta is often drug related, and drug crime breeds violence. The Victims Restitution and Compensation Payment Act allows the courts to seize property, like vehicles and weapons, which have been used to commit crime.

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SCAN units help improve community safety by targeting properties used for illegal activities such as drugs, gangs, and prostitution. They will also hold property owners accountable for what takes place on their property.

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The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) is a provincially funded initiative that integrates enforcement and intelligence gathering units across the province. ALERT has 19 operational law enforcement units.

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The province’s Community Incentive Fund supports initiatives that increase the awareness of and response to family violence and bullying and address topics such as abusive relationships, cyberbullying, and abuse of older adults.

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Having constructive role models helps children and youth make good choices, which leads to stronger and safer communities. Mentoring programs help families provide a solid base for their children’s healthy development.

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People impacted by family violence turn first to those they trust. You can help. Learn the family violence warning signs, what to do and where to get help. For information about family violence resources available in your community, phone the 24-hour Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818, toll-free in Alberta.

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Thousands of children live in fear of bullying. They suffer from humiliation, poor grades and crushed spirits. A provincial Bullying Prevention Strategy has been developed based on the priorities set out in the Provincial Roundtable on Family Violence and Bullying. This strategy is targeted at preventing and stopping bullying, as well as promoting positive behaviour and attitudes within and between individuals, families and groups.

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Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) assists communities in designing and delivering social programs that help promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families, and communities. The programs depend on community resources and are intended to help individuals in their community to adopt healthy lifestyles, thereby improving the quality of life and building the capacity to prevent and/or deal with crisis situations should they arise.

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The Internet has given us access to an entire new world full of many wonderful things to see and do, but it has also opened the door to some scary places. Sometimes children and youth are exposed to dangerous individuals. Internet luring has become a growing concern in our province, and the rest of the world.

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Drug activity is increasing throughout our province and innocent children are being found in places where drugs are being sold or produced. On November 1, 2006, Alberta became the first jurisdiction in Canada to address this emerging social issue through the Drug-endangered Children Act, legislation that makes it clear that children exposed to an adult's involvement in serious drug activity, such as manufacturing and trafficking, are victims of abuse and need protection.

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The sexual exploitation of children and youth is a disturbing issue that crosses all social and economic boundaries. All children are at risk. Child and youth sexual exploitation includes the luring of a young person via the Internet for sexual purposes, the prostitution of someone under the age of 18, and distributing, selling or making child pornography.

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