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University Lecture Series - March 10 Darryl Plecas

When the notion of ‘crime reduction’ first came to BC four years ago, many of us who study crime and what to do about it were very excited. We were especially excited because we knew of the effect that a crime reduction approach had in its birthplace, the UK. Under the umbrella of what the country called ‘crime reduction’, the UK took concepts, such as community and multi-stakeholder accountability and thoughtfully wove them into a new, comprehensive, and very successful response to reducing crime, Within a decade, crime in the UK fell by more than 40%. Even with some important differences between the UK and British Columbia, we were confident that if communities around the province put in place the same basic principles and practices adopted in the UK, we could expect to see the same kind of results here.

This lecture will discuss the efforts and the research designed and implemented to make that happen.

March 10
7:00 pm
B101 (lecture theatre)
Free event



MicroLecture series at UFV - January 20
 

The event was a huge success and we'd like to extend a huge thank-you to everyone who participated, and everyone that was involved in the planning.

View the video here: http://stream.ufv.ca/OnDemand/MARCOM/Microlectures.wmv .
 



Centre for Social Research - Gladys and Harvey Kipp Research Lab

Under the auspices of the Associate Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies, the Centre for Social Research will provide a gathering place for those in the UFV community actively involved in social research. 

The grand opening of the centre was held on October 15, 2009.  The centre is now up and running!  Come and

check out this exciting new research workspace for faculty and students!   

The Dean and AVP also extend a heartfelt thank you to the Kipp family and the UFV Development Office for making this possible.

 We are still needing a few more faculty members to volunteer to become associates of the centre.  Please contact Brad Whittaker (brad.whittaker@ufv.ca) or Yvette Boutin (yvette.boutin@ufv.ca) for more information.


Research news items 

University culture influences integration of social justice values and surrounding community
Dr. Adrienne Chan

An ethical dilemma: Private or public schools? Faith-based or same-sex?
Dr. Jeffrey Morgan

UFV chemistry professor shepherds flock of students with incredible success
Dr. Noham Weinberg

Indigenous wartime experiences similar across borders
Dr. Scott Sheffield

Multiculturalism and security:  Debating the dichotomy
Dr. Rita Dhamoon




Research news releases
 

 Feb 1, 10   Jennifer Godfrey - Atom Smashing Record Thrills Physicists
 Jan 29, 10         Motor Skill Activities hold promise of rewriting children's damaged brains 
Sept 23, 09    UFV's annual awards night fosters spirit of success
June 24, 09     Surrey RCMP study first of its kind in Canada
June 17, 09 UFV's Human Performance Centre links with Cleveland Golf/Srixon
May 27, 09 Canadian psychology undergrads share research, learn how to snoop 
May 26, 09 UFV students in Antigua to teach -- and learn -- important life skills
Mar 25, 09 Motor skill program for children with FASD seeks more participants
Mar 25, 09 UFV collaborates with Vietnamese universities
Mar 23, 09 Plecas back to Oxford for second round table 
Mar 11, 09 UFV introduces new Global Development Institute
Mar 4, 09 UFV Chair helps BC companies succeed in India
Feb 20, 09  UFV and Chrysler partner on advanced vehicle technology centre
Feb 9, 09 Pharmacists call for help to deal with fraudulent Rx slips
Jan 29, 09 UFV seminar looks at Canadians as peace-builders in troubled countries

 

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