TRiP is a consent based, multi-sector collaborative risk-driven initiative designed to improve community safety and well-being in Regina, Saskatchewan. By focusing on coordinated service support, reduction of barriers to pro-social activities, and school engagement, the initiative aims to generate risk reduction, and ultimately, reduced vulnerability of children and their families.
The focus of TRiP is on “behaviours or conditions that place children in a position of vulnerability”; and its goal is to “make appropriate connections and referrals for children to optimize their health, safety and development through improved communication and collaboration among service providers”.
TRiP is a shared commitment by multiple human service agencies including Ministry of Social Services, Ministry Community Safety, Saskatchewan Health Authority, Regina Public and Catholic School Boards, Regina Police Service working to improve client outcomes through intersectoral collaboration, risk reduction, and coordinated service provisions. This is an innovative approach to mitigating or eliminating varying levels of risk and victimization in a collaborative working environment. The model serves as a continuum of service for young people up to the age of 18.
TRiP has the capacity, expertise and current mobilization of multi-sector resources to generate impact on our identified outcomes. One of the greatest strengths of TRiP is the positive working relationship developed amongst key stakeholders and families which translates into positive impact with clients. These relationships have been further solidified through the dedication of human resources by TRiP stakeholder representatives. Finally, having our team work from a centralized location helps to foster this relationship and encourages accountability and meaningful dialogue that builds our collective capacity to help meet the composite needs of children and their families.
Given the proven success articulated in multiple independent evaluations, TRiP is a proven model to reduce vulnerability and increase the wellbeing of children and youth in our community.