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.TO Wards Peace (TWP) is a community-led and risk-driven, wraparound intervention model that takes a public health approach to the intervention, prevention and interruption of community violence in the Northwest and Scarborough regions of Toronto. This program draws on the lived experience of communities and persons affected by various levels of violence.
Join the effort to end violence in Toronto communities. Together, we can support initiatives, raise awareness and enact change in our community. Explore our website to learn more about our program, community partners and how you can make a positive impact in your community.
Gun Violence city-wide
Of the 345 incidents of shootings and firearm discharges in Toronto in 2023, 26 occurred in the TWP Scarborough catchment area (Malvern East & West, Morningside, West Hill). 22 occurred in the TWP North West catchment area (Black Creek, Glenfield-Jane Heights, Rexdale-Kipling). Source: TPS Open Data: Shootings & Firearm discharges – Community Trends. Link: Microsoft Power BI.Link: Microsoft Power BI.
TWP has supported 74 individuals in the North West of Toronto during its pilot year (November 2022 – November 2023). This was before the program’s expansion to Scarborough.
Gun Violence in 2024
As of November 4, 2024, our city has seen 395 incidents of shootings and firearm discharges in 2024. 18 occurred in the TWP Scarborough catchment area (Malvern East & West, Morningside, West Hill). 30 occurred in the TWP North West catchment area (Black Creek, Glenfield-Jane Heights, Rexdale-Kipling)
Join the effort to end violence in our community
Learn more about our program, community partners as we aim to address violence at individual, family, community, and societal levels. Our strategy includes determining risk, identifying protective factors, utilizing evidence-based strategies and programs and data collection and analysis.
