B.C. to target repeat offenders with 12 community hubs

The province has announced the locations of 12 community hubs that are intended to curb repeat violent offending in regions across the province.

The province has announced the locations of 12 community hubs that are intended to curb repeat violent offending in regions across the province.

The hubs are part of the "Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative," which aims to increase targeted enforcement of repeat offenders, as well as improve investigating and monitoring these types of crimes.

The new facilities will bring together police, prosecutors, and corrections officials who are all focused on targeting specific prolific offenders.

"This will deliver serious consequences for those who repeatedly break the law, while also making sure targeted services are available to those who are ready for them," said B.C. Premier David Eby in a statement Wednesday.

The 12 hubs will be located in the following communities:

The province says each hub will also serve its surrounding communities, and that staff will work with local stakeholders and other programs that may already be up and running in their region.

The intent is to improve coordination between police, prosecutors, and corrections officials – such as probation officers – alongside local programs.