This survey is not to collect any personal information. Data will be kept anonymous .
It is solely designed to provide local residents' feedback to SEOCHC's ongoing revitalization efforts within South East Ottawa. SEOCHC believes that with sufficient community input and involvement, your community can function as an important focal point for neighborhood redevelopment and community safety and security. SEOCHC would like to get community feedback on safety issues. Your input on places of criminal activity and types of crime will be helpful in designing community strategies to enhance safety and security. All information is strictly confidential and we would be grateful for your participation. As per SEOCHC's Privacy Act, the information collected through this form will not be used in a way to disclose the associated person without his/her prior consent.
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| Select your community: |
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Banff Avenue Community
Heatherington 1455
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Russell Heights
Confederation Court
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Hetherington Community Houses
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| Are you taking this survey for: |
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The First Time
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2nd Time
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3rd Time
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4th Time |
| When did you last fill up this questionnaire? |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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| 1. |
Are you
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Male
Female
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| 2. |
Your age group |
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16-20 years
21-40 years
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41-65 years
65 and above
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How long you have been living in this community?
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Less than one year
1-3 years
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3-6 years
More than 6
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How safe do you feel in your community?
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Very much Safe
Safe
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Unsafe
Very Unsafe
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Do you feel safer in your community than you did 2 years ago? |
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Yes
No
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If yes, why ?
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Please pick the top three concerns that you have about your community, if there are any. |
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Violent crime
Racial slurs/comments
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Vandalism
Loud Music
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Domestic violence
Insufficient street lighting
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Drug dealing
Burglary or robbery
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Gang activity
Graffiti
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Other
If you have specific crime concerns, please explain: (ex: types of crimes, crime locations, etc.)
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Please pick the top three problems that gangs present to the community, if you believe that gangs are a problem. |
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Ganges not a problem here
Fighting
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Public nuisance
Family disruption
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Increase in violent crime
Increase in drug crimes
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Increase in weapon crimes
Increase fear for safety
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Other
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Please pick three reasons why you believe gang activity exists in your community? |
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School problems
Poverty
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Lack of activities
Power
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Family/friends in gangs
Protection
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Family problems
Gang members move from other areas
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To feel sense of belonging
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Other
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Is there a particular street or block you prefer to avoid when traveling to and from the community? (Please provide specific location) |
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At what time of the day or evening are you most concerned about violent crime?
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Working hours (day time)
Evening
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Late night
Early morning
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What type of violent crime are you most concerned about?
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Rape
Drugs
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Murder
Assault
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Robbery
Car Jacking
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Domestic Violence
Gang-Related
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What type of crimes are you most concerned about? |
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Prostitution
Vandalism
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Loitering
Burglary
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Public Drunkenness
Car Theft
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Noise
Other
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Do you think your child(ren) is in a gang or at risk of being in a gang?
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Involved
Not Involved
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At risk of involvement
Not sure
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If you think there are dangerous areas in your community, where are they?
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Why dangerous?
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Have you ever been the victim of a crime in this neighborhood?
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Yes
No
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a. If you answered yes to question 15, what type of crime were you the victim of? (Check all that apply)
Rape
Robbery
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Bulgary
Gang-Related Car Theft
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Assault
Domestic Violence
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Are you comfortable with describing what happened?
Where did this crime occur?
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Are you involved with Tenants Association?
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Yes
No
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If not, would you like to be in the Tenants Association or a similar group for community safety, security and social development?
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Yes
No
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What types of recreation programs, family-oriented activities, or other activities would you like to see in the community? (e.g.: concerts, festivals, etc.)
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What type of activity do you think will be suitable for bringing the community out for meeting on weekly basis.
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