The City of Dauphin is proud to introduce its Community Safety Well-Being (CSWB) Plan - a collaborative, long-term strategy focused on building a safer, healthier, more inclusive, and more connected community for everyone.
Developed in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities (CCFSC), local organizations, service providers, community stakeholders, and residents, the CSWB Plan reflects Dauphin's unique strengths, challenges, and priorities. The Plan was informed by local data, community engagement sessions, and feedback from nearly 800 survey participants.
A Community Safety & Well-Being Plan is a strategic framework that helps guide local decisions and action related to safety, health, and quality of life. Rather than focusing solely on enforcement or emergency response, CSWB planning takes a proactive and collaborative approach that addresses the root causes of social challenges through prevention, early intervention, coordinated services, and community partnerships.
Dauphin's CSWB Plan is guided by the following vision:
We are a safe, inclusive, and vibrant community where every person feels a sense of belonging and respect. Through accessible services, welcoming spaces, and meaningful connections, residents are empowered to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Guided by collaboration, innovation, and the celebration of our diversity, Dauphin is building a future rooted in dignity, opportunity, and shared prosperity.
The CSWB Plan identifies five priority areas that emerged through community consultation and data collection:
Access these priorities, the Plan outlines goals and actions intended to:
The development of the Plan included:
Community members also identified many local strengths, including Dauphin's strong sense of community pride, welcoming atmosphere, natural environment, cultural opportunities, and quality of life.
The Community Safety & Well-Being Plan is intended to serve as a living document that will continue to evolve over time. Implementation will rely on ongoing collaboration among local partners, organizations, and community members, supported through action teams, shared leadership, and continued engagement.
The City of Dauphin extends sincere appreciation to Manitoba Justice, the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities, local organizations, community partners, and residents who contributed their time, expertise, and perspectives throughout the development of this Plan.
