Members

On July 2011, ICPC has 41 Members Organizations and 4 Members Cities :

African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum (APCOF), South Africa
The APCOF is a network of African practitioners active in policing reform and civilian oversight over policing in Africa. It believes that the broad values behind the establishment of civilian oversight are to assist in restoring public confidence, develop a culture of human rights, integrity and transparency within the police and promote a good working relationship between the police and the community.

Website : http://apcof.org.za/home/default.asp

Applied Research in Community Safety Ltd. (ARCS), United Kingdom
The ARCS is a group of professional consultants specialized in community safety, social inclusion, economic regeneration, community development and partnerships. The group is among other issues working on young offenders and young people 'at risk', in terms of social integration as well as criminal justice.

Website : http://www.cambridgeonline.co.uk/listings/16060/

Australian Crime Prevention Council (ACPC), Australia
The Australian Crime Prevention Council is a voluntary association of individuals, departments and organizations representing a wide cross section of interests and disciplines. Among the objectives of the association : assist and promote the prevention of crime, encourage participation by citizens in the prevention of crime, provide a forum for the free discussion of crime prevention issues, develop awareness and better understanding of the problems of crime and methods properly available to prevent it.

Website : www.acpc.org.au

Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), Australia
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. The Institute seeks to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice. The functions of the AIC include conducting criminological research; communicating the results of research; conducting or arranging conferences and seminars; and publishing material arising out of the AIC's work.

Website : www.aic.gov.au

Bogotá Chamber of Commerce (BCC), Colombia
The Bogota Chamber of Commerce is a private organization founded 130 years ago. It was created to represent the interests of the business community and society in general. The BCC brings formality to economic activity, strengthens business development, ensures public access and legal effect to organizations relevant information and contributes to a better quality of life in Bogota and the region.

Website : www.ccb.org.co

Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), Canada
The Association is dedicated to the support and promotion of efficient law enforcement and to the protection and security of the people of Canada. Much of the work in pursuit of these goals is done through the activities and special projects of a number of committees and through active liaison with various levels of government and departmental ministries having legislative and executive responsibility in law and policing. Its interests and concern have relevance to police at all levels including municipal, regional, provincial and federal.

Website : http://www.cacp.ca/intro/

Center for justice and crime prevention (CJCP), South Africa
The CJCP is a non profit organization established in Cape Town in 2005. The CJCP was created to develop, inform and promote evidence-based crime prevention and safety policy and practice in South Africa, and in the region. The CJCP has three primary areas of activities: research, projects and training. The functions of the AIC include conducting criminological research; communicating the results of research; conducting or arranging conferences and seminars; and publishing material arising out of the AIC's work.

Website : http://www.cjcp.org.za/

CLEEN Foundation, Nigeria
The CLEEN Foundation (formerly known as Centre for Law Enforcement Education) is a non-governmental organization established in January 1998 in Lagos, Nigeria, with the mission of promoting public safety, security and accessible justice through the strategies of empirical research, legislative advocacy, demonstration programmes and publications, in partnership with government and civil society.

Website : http://www.cleen.org/index.html

Coalición centroaméricana para la Prevención de la Violencia Juvénil (CCPVJ), El Salvador
The CCPVJ is an interdisciplinary coalition made up of governmental and non-governmental organizations in Central America and Mexico. The Coalition’s primary objectives are to promote programmes and policies aimed at preventing youth violence, coordinating the efforts of governmental and non-governmental organizations, developing inclusive public policies for the prevention of youth violence, and supporting human rights

Website : http://ccpvj.com/

Comisión Nacional para Prevenir y Erradicar la Violencia contra las Mujeres (CONAVIM), Mexico
CONAVIM was created in June 2009, following the pledge of the federal government to conform to the General Law on women’s access to a life free from violence and the different international treaties and instruments signed by Mexico in this area. CONAVIM’s main objectives are to develop an overall, transversal prevention policy involving treating, punishing and eradicating violence against women, taking into consideration the political, legal, economic, social and cultural conditions leading to violence, with a program aimed at coordinating actions at three levels of government.

Website : http://www.conavim.gob.mx

Conseil National des Villes (CNV), France
Regarding the diversity of its members - elected officials, association leaders, trade unionists, qualified individuals - the CNV overviews and analyses changes in city policy. It also acts as a link between residents, policy makers at different levels, and government. The Council gives advice on issues of urban policy in cases of demand from the government or on its own initiative.

Website : http://www.ville.gouv.fr/?Presentation

Consejo Ciudadano de Seguridad Pública, Prevención y Redaptación Social del Estado de Jalisco (CCSPPRS), Jalisco State, Mexico
The CCSPPRS is a public safety advisory committee of the government for the State of Jalisco. Citizens and authorities are involved in the Council and work together to find solutions to citizen security related issues. The Council's mission is to deliver and promote social participation to improve the safety of the inhabitants of the State of Jalisco. The Council’s objective is to ensure safety and security for the enhancement of individual and societal development.

Website : http://www.consejociudadano.org.mx/

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa
The CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organizations in Africa. The Council undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life of the country’s people. It is also committed to supporting innovation in South Africa to improve national competitiveness in the global economy.

Website : www.csir.co.za

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Canada
The FCM has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901. With more than 2,000 members, FCM represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction. Members include Canada's largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 21 provincial and territorial municipal associations.

Website : www.fcm.ca

Foro Latinoamericano para la Seguridad Urbana y la Democracia (FLASUD), Mexico
FLASUD is an international ONG that acts within the widest leeway, taking into account the frame of action of the government institutions. FLASUD’s main goal is to contribute to the development and consolidation of a Social and Democratic State of Rule of Law in the global scenario. To achieve that, new knowledge has to be created, something possible only by gathering new data and developing emerging research.

Website: www.flasud.org

Forum Européen pour la sécurité urbaine (FESU), France
The FESU is a European network of 300 local communities that aims to strengthen crime reduction policies and to promote the role of local authorities in national and European policies. The organization works on all major issues in urban safety and security and links up European local authorities through practices, information exchanges, cooperation and training.

Website: http://www.efus.eu/en/

Forum Français pour la sécurité urbaine (FFSU), France
The FFSU is a network that brings together over 130 local authorities. The network aims to strengthen policies on security and crime prevention and promotes the role of local authorities. The FFSU works on all topics related to urban safety and security and connects local authorities based in France through various forms of knowledge exchange(working groups, seminars and training).

Website: http://www.ffsu.org/

German Congress on Crime Prevention (GCCP), Germany
The aim of the German Congress on Crime Prevention is to present and strengthen crime prevention within a broad societal framework. Thus it contributes to crime reduction as well as reducing both the fear of crime, and the number of victims of crime. The German Congress brings together international partners working in this field and serves as a forum to promote communication based on practice and experience.

Website: www.gcocp.org

GGC La Violence!, Canada
The mission of GCC LA VIOLENCE! is to prevent violence and crime by promoting peaceful behaviour and alternative solutions to violence. To maximize the impact of its actions, the group has developed three complementary intervention sections: school intervention section, public housing intervention section (the “L’Apparte” project) and ethnological intervention section.

Website: http://www.gcclaviolence.org/

Instituto Latinoamericano de las Naciones Unidas para la Prevencion del Delito y el Tramentiento del Delincuente (ILANUD), Costa Rica
The main objective of ILANUD is to collaborate with the governments to promote the balanced economic and social development of the Latin American and Caribbean countries through the formulation and incorporation into national development plans of adequate policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. The services include research, training and technical assistance in designing and implementing programs and projects in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice.

Website: http://www.ilanud.or.cr

Instituto para la Seguridad y la Democracia (INSYDE), Mexico
INSYDE is an NGO and a forum dedicated to reinforcing democratic principles through the development of innovative ideas concerning public security, police, criminal justice, human rights, and the role of the media. Its activities are concentrated on police reform through the promotion and application of international tools intended for the national and local police services. INSYDE participates in developing projects for communities, and contributes to training and increasing awareness of journalists covering public safety and justice issues.

Website: http://www.insyde.org.mx/

Institut National des Hautes Études de la Sécurité et de la Justice (INHESJ), France
The INHESJ is a national public institution under the supervision of the Prime Minister.
It provides training, research, and strategic analysis on topics related to state security, health, environment, economy, justice and legal issues.

Website: http://www.inhesj.fr/

International Agency to Crime Prevention, Criminal Law and Jurisdiction (IACPCLJ), Slovaquia
The aim of the IACPCLJ is to make solidarity and a mutual cooperation between the people working in the field of crime prevention, criminal justice and the treatment of offenders and victims through more effective crime prevention, criminal justice practice and policy with help of survey, research, courses and other programs. This can help to redound to support of a sustainable development, peace and stability in the countries of the Central and East Europe and in the world.

Website: http://www.unodc.org/ngo/showSingleDetailed.do?req_org_uid=16684

Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative, South Africa
The organization promotes a safer, healthier and more prosperous South Africa, where all people, especially youth, have access to the information, skills and opportunities they need to contribute to equitable local and national development. The organization’s mission is to inspire change within individuals and communities through the delivery of programs that promotes behavior change, social entrepreneurism, community cohesion and sustainable community development.

Website: www.khulisaservices.co.za

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), South Arabia
The NAUSS is an intergovernmental institution operating under the aegis of the Council of Arab Ministers of Interior. It was established to meet the needs of the Arab law enforcement agencies for an academic institution supporting research on security issues and offering both postgraduate degrees and short-term training. The main institutions comprising NAUSS are the College of Graduate Studies, the Training College, the College of Forensic Sciences, the College of Languages Studies and the Research Center - Computer and Information Center.

Website: http://www.nauss.edu.sa

National Crime Prevention Council, United States
The National Crime Prevention Council’s mission is to be the nation's leader in helping people to keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime. To achieve this, NCPC produces tools that communities can use to learn crime prevention strategies, engage community members, and coordinate with local agencies

Website: www.ncpc.org

National Indian Youth Leadership Project (NIYLP), United States
The NIYLP is a non-profit organization working on empowering the lives of Native youth through experiential education in a positive learning environment. Their adventure-based Project Venture includes activities such as hiking, backpacking, rafting, ropes course and rock climbing designed to incorporate traditional American Indian values. NIYLP seeks to foster youth leaders who are culturally sensitive and promote healthy lifestyles as an example for future generations.

Website: http://www.niylp.org/

National League of Cities (NLC), United States
The NLC is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues, NLC serves as a resource to and an advocate for the more than 19,000 cities, villages and towns it represents. More than 1,600 municipalities of all sizes pay dues directly to NLC and actively participate as leaders and voting members in the organization.

Website: http://www.nlc.org

Norwegian National Crime Prevention Council (KRÅD), Norway
The Norwegian National Crime Prevention Council functions as the Norwegian Government’s body of expertise within the judicial system. It is a Government agency working under the Ministry of Justice. KRÅD works to reduce crime and improve levels of safety in society, by producing data and disseminating knowledge on crime and crime prevention work.

Website: http://www.krad.no/om-krad/english

Observatoire national de la délinquance dans les transports (ONDT), France
Attached to the Public Transport Directorate, the ONDT is responsible for studying the specific phenomenon of crime on public transport and for providing relevant solutions so as to ensure crime is taken into account as early as possible when policies, initiatives, or projects affecting public transport are defined and implemented. In this way, the observatory can serve one of the main goals of the DGTIM’s strategic plan: ensuring a high level of reliability, safety, and security on the public transport system.

Website: http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/L-Observatoire-national-de-la.html

Onlus Nova Consorzio per l'innovazione sociale, Italia
NOVA Consortium is a national organization that was founded in 1998 by a group of leading community and non-governmental organizations. There are currently 10 NOVA members, which are active in 9 regions in Italy. There are over 600 qualified professionals working to respond to various issues relating to social exclusion. NOVA’s mission is the development of innovative methods and services, with particular emphasis on “harm reduction”, “street work”, and “conflict and social mediation”.

Website: http://www.consorzionova.it/

Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand (SCNFZ), New Zealand
The SCNFZ is an international non-profit organization in charge of promoting international model to create safe communities (ISC) in New Zealand. International Safe Communities is a World Health Organization (WHO) concept that recognizes safety as " a universal concern and a responsibility for all". This approach to community safety encourages greater cooperation and collaboration between non-government organizations, the business sector, local and government agencies.

Website: www.safecommunities.org.nz

Small Arms Survey, Switzerland
Small Arms Survey is an independent research project located at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. It serves as the principal international source of public information on all aspects of small arms and as a resource for governments, policy-makers, researchers, and activists. It serves to monitor national and international (governmental and non-governmental) initiatives, and acts as a clearing house for the dissemination of best practices in the field.

Website: www.smallarmssurvey.org

United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI), Uganda
UNAFRI is an inter-governmental organization promoting the active cooperation and collaboration of governments, academic institutions as well as scientific, professional non-governmental organizations, and experts in crime prevention and criminal justice. It is mandated by members States in the African region to assist to mobilize human, material and administrative potential and deploying their efforts for harmonious growth, intended to enhance self-reliance and sustained development, and strengthening their capacity to prevent and control crime.

Website: http://www.unafri.or.ug/

United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT), Kenya
UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The plan's overall strategic goal is to support governments and their development partners to achieve more sustainable urbanization.

Website: www.unhabitat.org

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (ONUDC), Austria
The UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. UNODC works to educate people throughout the world about the dangers of drug abuse and to strengthen international action against illicit drug production and trafficking and drug-related crime. The organization also works to improve crime prevention and assist with criminal justice reform in order to strengthen the rule of law, promote stable and viable criminal justice systems and combat the growing threats of transnational organized crime and corruption.

Website: www.unodc.org

Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ), Canada
The UMQ’s mission is to promote the fundamental role of municipalities in social and economic progress in every part of Quebec and to support its members in building dynamic, innovative and competitive communities. The UMQ affinity caucus structure, comprising local communities, regional county municipalities, census agglomerations, large cities and metropolitan communities reflects the diversity and unity of municipal life in Quebec.

Website: http://www.umq.qc.ca/

University Alberto Hurtado, Chili
The University is nourished by the Jesuit educational tradition in the academic field projects the spirit of St. Alberto Hurtado. The university contributes to personal development and promotion of a fairer society in Chile and Latin America through research, teaching and extension of quality.

Website: http://www.uahurtado.cl/universidad/

Vélo-Sécur, Canada
Vélo-Sécur is a non-profit organization dedicated to safety and prevention on cycling networks and used by over 30 cities and municipalities in Quebec, Canada. The prevention program at Vélo-Sécur revolves around setting up competent cycle teams, assuming a preventitive role, which receive specialized training in the field of prevention and safety in cycling networks and parks. Vélo-Sécur also establishes environmental units for cities and municipalities that serve to promote the adoption of good environmental practices among citizens.

Website: http://www.velosecur.ca/

World Association of Major Metropolises (Metropolis), Spain
Metropolis is the World Association of Major Metropolises. Created in 1985, the Metropolis Association is represented by more than 100 members from across the world and operates as an international forum for exploring issues and concerns common to all big cities and metropolitan regions.

Website: http://www.metropolis.org/

The City of Dakar, Senegal
Once the capital of French West Africa (AOF), Dakar is currently the capital of the Republic of Senegal as well as the Dakar Region., Dakar Region has 2,930,594 inhabitants, 25 percent of the population of the country, and assumes 80% of country's economic activities. The city itself has more than one million inhabitants and continues to grow, which poses major challenges for transport, development and the environment.

Website: www.villededakar.org

The City of Lille, France
Lille is a commune in the north of France under the prefecture le Nord of the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Nicknamed “la Capitale des Flandres” (the Capital of Franders), Lille and its 225,789 residents as of January 1, 2007 constitute the principal city of Lille's metropolitan area, the latter of which includes 85 communes and 1.1 million residents. Lille has has invested heavily for many years in crime prevention initiatives. This includes three local contracts for security, the most recent of which was adopted by a vote of the municipal counsel on May 19, 2009. Furthermore, the city of Lille proactively participates in numerous networks related to issues of security on local, national and European levels.

Website: http://www.mairie-lille.fr/fr

The City of Montreal, Canada
The Division of Income Security and Social Development operates under the Division of Cultural Development and the Quality of the Living Environment. It is composed of two divisions: the income security division which aims at providing financial assistance to cover the basic needs of Montreal citizens who lack the necessary resources, and the urban social development division, which aims at improving the living environment of the population in consultation with other actors and the participation of citizens.

Website: www.ville.montreal.qc.ca

The City of Paris, France
Prevention and safety are central priorities for the municipal government of Paris. In collaboration with the national government, the City of Paris set up the ‘Contrat Parisien de Sécurité’ in the fight against violence, which incorporates a policy of ‘prevention’, ‘protection’, ‘assistance’. The municipal policy focuses on ‘sensitive’ neighborhoods, crime prevention, education on citizenship, victim assistance, and cultural heritage preservation.

Website: http://www.paris.fr/

On July 2011, ICPC has 41 Members Organizations and 4 Members Cities :

African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum (APCOF), South Africa
The APCOF is a network of African practitioners active in policing reform and civilian oversight over policing in Africa. It believes that the broad values behind the establishment of civilian oversight are to assist in restoring public confidence, develop a culture of human rights, integrity and transparency within the police and promote a good working relationship between the police and the community.

Website : apcof.org.za/home/default.asp

Applied Research in Community Safety Ltd. (ARCS), United Kingdom
The ARCS is a group of professional consultants specialized in community safety, social inclusion, economic regeneration, community development and partnerships. The group is among other issues working on young offenders and young people 'at risk', in terms of social integration as well as criminal justice.

Website : www.cambridgeonline.co.uk/listings/16060/

Australian Crime Prevention Council (ACPC), Australia
The Australian Crime Prevention Council is a voluntary association of individuals, departments and organizations representing a wide cross section of interests and disciplines. Among the objectives of the association : assist and promote the prevention of crime, encourage participation by citizens in the prevention of crime, provide a forum for the free discussion of crime prevention issues, develop awareness and better understanding of the problems of crime and methods properly available to prevent it.

Website : www.acpc.org.au

Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), Australia
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. The Institute seeks to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice. The functions of the AIC include conducting criminological research; communicating the results of research; conducting or arranging conferences and seminars; and publishing material arising out of the AIC's work.

Website : www.aic.gov.au

Bogotá Chamber of Commerce (BCC), Colombia
The Bogota Chamber of Commerce is a private organization founded 130 years ago. It was created to represent the interests of the business community and society in general. The BCC brings formality to economic activity, strengthens business development, ensures public access and legal effect to organizations relevant information and contributes to a better quality of life in Bogota and the region.

Website : www.ccb.org.co

Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), Canada
The Association is dedicated to the support and promotion of efficient law enforcement and to the protection and security of the people of Canada. Much of the work in pursuit of these goals is done through the activities and special projects of a number of committees and through active liaison with various levels of government and departmental ministries having legislative and executive responsibility in law and policing. Its interests and concern have relevance to police at all levels including municipal, regional, provincial and federal.

Website : www.cacp.ca/intro/

Center for justice and crime prevention (CJCP), South Africa
The CJCP is a non profit organization established in Cape Town in 2005. The CJCP was created to develop, inform and promote evidence-based crime prevention and safety policy and practice in South Africa, and in the region. The CJCP has three primary areas of activities: research, projects and training. The functions of the AIC include conducting criminological research; communicating the results of research; conducting or arranging conferences and seminars; and publishing material arising out of the AIC's work.

Website : www.cjcp.org.za

CLEEN Foundation, Nigeria
The CLEEN Foundation (formerly known as Centre for Law Enforcement Education) is a non-governmental organization established in January 1998 in Lagos, Nigeria, with the mission of promoting public safety, security and accessible justice through the strategies of empirical research, legislative advocacy, demonstration programmes and publications, in partnership with government and civil society.

Website : www.cleen.org/index.html

Coalición centroaméricana para la Prevención de la Violencia Juvénil (CCPVJ), El Salvador
The CCPVJ is an interdisciplinary coalition made up of governmental and non-governmental organizations in Central America and Mexico. The Coalition’s primary objectives are to promote programmes and policies aimed at preventing youth violence, coordinating the efforts of governmental and non-governmental organizations, developing inclusive public policies for the prevention of youth violence, and supporting human rights

Website : ccpvj.com

Comisión Nacional para Prevenir y Erradicar la Violencia contra las Mujeres (CONAVIM), Mexico
CONAVIM was created in June 2009, following the pledge of the federal government to conform to the General Law on women’s access to a life free from violence and the different international treaties and instruments signed by Mexico in this area. CONAVIM’s main objectives are to develop an overall, transversal prevention policy involving treating, punishing and eradicating violence against women, taking into consideration the political, legal, economic, social and cultural conditions leading to violence, with a program aimed at coordinating actions at three levels of government.

Website : www.conavim.gob.mx

Conseil National des Villes (CNV), France
Regarding the diversity of its members - elected officials, association leaders, trade unionists, qualified individuals - the CNV overviews and analyses changes in city policy. It also acts as a link between residents, policy makers at different levels, and government. The Council gives advice on issues of urban policy in cases of demand from the government or on its own initiative.

Website : www.ville.gouv.fr

Consejo Ciudadano de Seguridad Pública, Prevención y Redaptación Social del Estado de Jalisco (CCSPPRS), Jalisco State, Mexico
The CCSPPRS is a public safety advisory committee of the government for the State of Jalisco. Citizens and authorities are involved in the Council and work together to find solutions to citizen security related issues. The Council's mission is to deliver and promote social participation to improve the safety of the inhabitants of the State of Jalisco. The Council’s objective is to ensure safety and security for the enhancement of individual and societal development.

Website : www.consejociudadano.org.mx

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa
The CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organizations in Africa. The Council undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life of the country’s people. It is also committed to supporting innovation in South Africa to improve national competitiveness in the global economy.

Website : www.csir.co.za

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Canada
The FCM has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901. With more than 2,000 members, FCM represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction. Members include Canada's largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 21 provincial and territorial municipal associations.

Website : www.fcm.ca

Foro Latinoamericano para la Seguridad Urbana y la Democracia (FLASUD), Mexico
FLASUD is an international ONG that acts within the widest leeway, taking into account the frame of action of the government institutions. FLASUD’s main goal is to contribute to the development and consolidation of a Social and Democratic State of Rule of Law in the global scenario. To achieve that, new knowledge has to be created, something possible only by gathering new data and developing emerging research.

Website: www.flasud.org

Forum Européen pour la sécurité urbaine (FESU), France
The FESU is a European network of 300 local communities that aims to strengthen crime reduction policies and to promote the role of local authorities in national and European policies. The organization works on all major issues in urban safety and security and links up European local authorities through practices, information exchanges, cooperation and training.

Website: www.efus.eu/en/

Forum Français pour la sécurité urbaine (FFSU), France
The FFSU is a network that brings together over 130 local authorities. The network aims to strengthen policies on security and crime prevention and promotes the role of local authorities. The FFSU works on all topics related to urban safety and security and connects local authorities based in France through various forms of knowledge exchange(working groups, seminars and training).

Website: www.ffsu.org

German Congress on Crime Prevention (GCCP), Germany
The aim of the German Congress on Crime Prevention is to present and strengthen crime prevention within a broad societal framework. Thus it contributes to crime reduction as well as reducing both the fear of crime, and the number of victims of crime. The German Congress brings together international partners working in this field and serves as a forum to promote communication based on practice and experience.

Website: www.gcocp.org

GGC La Violence!, Canada
The mission of GCC LA VIOLENCE! is to prevent violence and crime by promoting peaceful behaviour and alternative solutions to violence. To maximize the impact of its actions, the group has developed three complementary intervention sections: school intervention section, public housing intervention section (the “L’Apparte” project) and ethnological intervention section.

Website: www.gcclaviolence.org

Institute for Security Studies (ISS), South Africa
The ISS is an established think tank working in the area of African human security. It seeks to mainstream human security perspectives into public policy processes and to influence decision makers within Africa and beyond. The objective of the Institute is to add critical balance and objectivity by providing timely, empirical research and contextual analysis of relevant human security issues to policy makers, area specialists, advocacy groups, and the media.

Website: www.iss.co.za

Instituto Latinoamericano de las Naciones Unidas para la Prevencion del Delito y el Tramentiento del Delincuente (ILANUD), Costa Rica
The main objective of ILANUD is to collaborate with the governments to promote the balanced economic and social development of the Latin American and Caribbean countries through the formulation and incorporation into national development plans of adequate policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. The services include research, training and technical assistance in designing and implementing programs and projects in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice.

Website: www.ilanud.or.cr

Instituto para la Seguridad y la Democracia (INSYDE), Mexico
INSYDE is an NGO and a forum dedicated to reinforcing democratic principles through the development of innovative ideas concerning public security, police, criminal justice, human rights, and the role of the media. Its activities are concentrated on police reform through the promotion and application of international tools intended for the national and local police services. INSYDE participates in developing projects for communities, and contributes to training and increasing awareness of journalists covering public safety and justice issues.

Website: www.insyde.org.mx

Institut National des Hautes Études de la Sécurité et de la Justice (INHESJ), France
The INHESJ is a national public institution under the supervision of the Prime Minister.
It provides training, research, and strategic analysis on topics related to state security, health, environment, economy, justice and legal issues.

Website: www.inhesj.fr

International Agency to Crime Prevention, Criminal Law and Jurisdiction (IACPCLJ), Slovaquia
The aim of the IACPCLJ is to make solidarity and a mutual cooperation between the people working in the field of crime prevention, criminal justice and the treatment of offenders and victims through more effective crime prevention, criminal justice practice and policy with help of survey, research, courses and other programs. This can help to redound to support of a sustainable development, peace and stability in the countries of the Central and East Europe and in the world.

Website: www.unodc.org/ngo/showSingleDetailed.do

Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative, South Africa
The organization promotes a safer, healthier and more prosperous South Africa, where all people, especially youth, have access to the information, skills and opportunities they need to contribute to equitable local and national development. The organization’s mission is to inspire change within individuals and communities through the delivery of programs that promotes behavior change, social entrepreneurism, community cohesion and sustainable community development.

Website: www.khulisaservices.co.za

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), South Arabia
The NAUSS is an intergovernmental institution operating under the aegis of the Council of Arab Ministers of Interior. It was established to meet the needs of the Arab law enforcement agencies for an academic institution supporting research on security issues and offering both postgraduate degrees and short-term training. The main institutions comprising NAUSS are the College of Graduate Studies, the Training College, the College of Forensic Sciences, the College of Languages Studies and the Research Center - Computer and Information Center.

Website: www.nauss.edu.sa

National Crime Prevention Council, United States
The National Crime Prevention Council’s mission is to be the nation's leader in helping people to keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime. To achieve this, NCPC produces tools that communities can use to learn crime prevention strategies, engage community members, and coordinate with local agencies

Website: www.ncpc.org

National Indian Youth Leadership Project (NIYLP), United States
The NIYLP is a non-profit organization working on empowering the lives of Native youth through experiential education in a positive learning environment. Their adventure-based Project Venture includes activities such as hiking, backpacking, rafting, ropes course and rock climbing designed to incorporate traditional American Indian values. NIYLP seeks to foster youth leaders who are culturally sensitive and promote healthy lifestyles as an example for future generations.

Website: www.niylp.org

National League of Cities (NLC), United States
The NLC is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues, NLC serves as a resource to and an advocate for the more than 19,000 cities, villages and towns it represents. More than 1,600 municipalities of all sizes pay dues directly to NLC and actively participate as leaders and voting members in the organization.

Website: www.nlc.org

Norwegian National Crime Prevention Council (KRÅD), Norway
The Norwegian National Crime Prevention Council functions as the Norwegian Government’s body of expertise within the judicial system. It is a Government agency working under the Ministry of Justice. KRÅD works to reduce crime and improve levels of safety in society, by producing data and disseminating knowledge on crime and crime prevention work.

Website: www.krad.no/om-krad/english

Observatoire national de la délinquance dans les transports (ONDT), France
Attached to the Public Transport Directorate, the ONDT is responsible for studying the specific phenomenon of crime on public transport and for providing relevant solutions so as to ensure crime is taken into account as early as possible when policies, initiatives, or projects affecting public transport are defined and implemented. In this way, the observatory can serve one of the main goals of the DGTIM’s strategic plan: ensuring a high level of reliability, safety, and security on the public transport system.

Website: www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/L-Observatoire-national-de-la.html

Onlus Nova Consorzio per l'innovazione sociale, Italia
NOVA Consortium is a national organization that was founded in 1998 by a group of leading community and non-governmental organizations. There are currently 10 NOVA members, which are active in 9 regions in Italy. There are over 600 qualified professionals working to respond to various issues relating to social exclusion. NOVA’s mission is the development of innovative methods and services, with particular emphasis on “harm reduction”, “street work”, and “conflict and social mediation”.

Website: www.consorzionova.it

Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand (SCNFZ), New Zealand
The SCNFZ is an international non-profit organization in charge of promoting international model to create safe communities (ISC) in New Zealand. International Safe Communities is a World Health Organization (WHO) concept that recognizes safety as " a universal concern and a responsibility for all". This approach to community safety encourages greater cooperation and collaboration between non-government organizations, the business sector, local and government agencies.

Website: www.safecommunities.org.nz

Small Arms Survey, Switzerland
Small Arms Survey is an independent research project located at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. It serves as the principal international source of public information on all aspects of small arms and as a resource for governments, policy-makers, researchers, and activists. It serves to monitor national and international (governmental and non-governmental) initiatives, and acts as a clearing house for the dissemination of best practices in the field.

Website: www.smallarmssurvey.org

United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI), Uganda
UNAFRI is an inter-governmental organization promoting the active cooperation and collaboration of governments, academic institutions as well as scientific, professional non-governmental organizations, and experts in crime prevention and criminal justice. It is mandated by members States in the African region to assist to mobilize human, material and administrative potential and deploying their efforts for harmonious growth, intended to enhance self-reliance and sustained development, and strengthening their capacity to prevent and control crime.

Website: www.unafri.or.ug

United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT), Kenya
UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The plan's overall strategic goal is to support governments and their development partners to achieve more sustainable urbanization.

Website: www.unhabitat.org

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (ONUDC), Austria
The UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. UNODC works to educate people throughout the world about the dangers of drug abuse and to strengthen international action against illicit drug production and trafficking and drug-related crime. The organization also works to improve crime prevention and assist with criminal justice reform in order to strengthen the rule of law, promote stable and viable criminal justice systems and combat the growing threats of transnational organized crime and corruption.

Website: www.unodc.org

Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ), Canada
The UMQ’s mission is to promote the fundamental role of municipalities in social and economic progress in every part of Quebec and to support its members in building dynamic, innovative and competitive communities. The UMQ affinity caucus structure, comprising local communities, regional county municipalities, census agglomerations, large cities and metropolitan communities reflects the diversity and unity of municipal life in Quebec.

Website: www.umq.qc.ca

University Alberto Hurtado, Chili
The University is nourished by the Jesuit educational tradition in the academic field projects the spirit of St. Alberto Hurtado. The university contributes to personal development and promotion of a fairer society in Chile and Latin America through research, teaching and extension of quality.

Website: www.uahurtado.cl/universidad/

Vélo-Sécur, Canada
Vélo-Sécur is a non-profit organization dedicated to safety and prevention on cycling networks and used by over 30 cities and municipalities in Quebec, Canada. The prevention program at Vélo-Sécur revolves around setting up competent cycle teams, assuming a preventitive role, which receive specialized training in the field of prevention and safety in cycling networks and parks. Vélo-Sécur also establishes environmental units for cities and municipalities that serve to promote the adoption of good environmental practices among citizens.

Website: www.velosecur.ca

World Association of Major Metropolises (Metropolis), Spain
Metropolis is the World Association of Major Metropolises. Created in 1985, the Metropolis Association is represented by more than 100 members from across the world and operates as an international forum for exploring issues and concerns common to all big cities and metropolitan regions.

Website: www.metropolis.org

The City of Dakar, Senegal
Once the capital of French West Africa (AOF), Dakar is currently the capital of the Republic of Senegal as well as the Dakar Region., Dakar Region has 2,930,594 inhabitants, 25 percent of the population of the country, and assumes 80% of country's economic activities. The city itself has more than one million inhabitants and continues to grow, which poses major challenges for transport, development and the environment.

Website: www.villededakar.org

The City of Lille, France
Lille is a commune in the north of France under the prefecture le Nord of the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Nicknamed “la Capitale des Flandres” (the Capital of Franders), Lille and its 225,789 residents as of January 1, 2007 constitute the principal city of Lille's metropolitan area, the latter of which includes 85 communes and 1.1 million residents. Lille has has invested heavily for many years in crime prevention initiatives. This includes three local contracts for security, the most recent of which was adopted by a vote of the municipal counsel on May 19, 2009. Furthermore, the city of Lille proactively participates in numerous networks related to issues of security on local, national and European levels.

Website: www.mairie-lille.fr/fr

The City of Montreal, Canada
The Division of Income Security and Social Development operates under the Division of Cultural Development and the Quality of the Living Environment. It is composed of two divisions: the income security division which aims at providing financial assistance to cover the basic needs of Montreal citizens who lack the necessary resources, and the urban social development division, which aims at improving the living environment of the population in consultation with other actors and the participation of citizens.

Website: www.ville.montreal.qc.ca

Honorary Members of ICPC :
Honorary Members of ICPC are distinguished by their action and support to the development of the Center, and the service to crime prevention.

Calhoun, Jack
Former Vice-President ICPC
Former President and CEO of the National Crime Prevention Council, USA

Christie, Nils
Professor of Criminology at the University of Oslo, Norway

Dury, Raymonde
President of ICP Board of Directors from 2005 to 2009
Honorary European Deputy, former Governor of Brussels, Belgium

Girard, Paul
President of the Advisory and Policy Committee from 2005 to 2007
Associate Deputy Minister, Direction générale des affaires policières, Ministry of Public safety of Quebec, Canada

Mohar, Edgar
Consultant for the Institute for Security and Democracy (Insyde)

Sagant, Valérie
Director General of ICPC from November 2005 to May 2010
French Magistrate, Vice President for enforcement of penalties – Superior Court of Creteil

Vandershueren, Franz
Director of the Urban Security Programme, Alberto Hurtado University, Santiago, Chile

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