Save Our Streets hosting expert panel at 8 am, Jan. 23

A provincial initiative backed by the Chamber is hosting a panel discussion in Vancouver tomorrow at 8am about what is currently being done to make communities safer. The Save Our Streets initiative was formed by a coalition of businesses and representative associations to address growing distress over homeless encampments, addiction and mental health challenges that are making people feel unsafe in many communities.

“With crime, violence and street disorder plaguing communities large and small across British Columbia, it’s time for British Columbians to consider an evidence-based approach to how we’re addressing these issues,” says a statement from SOS. “The Forum will feature several professionally moderated, non-partisan and future-focused panel discussions on topics such as Judicial Reform and Resources, Policing Reform and Resources, Addictions and Mental Illnesses continuum of care, and The Role of Housing.”

The forum is being livestreamed and you can register to watch the panel virtually.