How children and youth feel about their safety within the school or neighbourhood is an important part of their well-being.[1] Children and youth should feel safe where they live, play, and learn. They should not expect to be harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Data related to perceived safety includes two indicators:
Perceived Neighbourhood Safety
[1] Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. (n.d.). Community safety and well-being in Ontario: A snapshot of local voices. Available at: http://www.oacp.on.ca/Userfiles/Files/NewAndEvents/PublicResourceDocuments/Community%20Safety%20and%20Well_Being%20in%20Ontario%20_A%20Snapshot%20of%20Local%20Voices%20_English_pub.pdf