As Canadian cities look for ways to combat violence on public transit, experts say strategies south of the border that combine law enforcement, social supports and community engagement could offer new solutions.
in an unprovoked attack at a Toronto subway station in March.
Experts say some American cities have taken a multi-pronged approach to violence on transit, addressing issues like housing, mental health and substance abuse in parallel with security issues as they work to make subways, buses and stations safer. Its SCOPE program - which stands for safety, cleaning, ownership, partnership and engagement - connects vulnerable residents with social services and aims to keep the transit system safe and clean for those who use it.
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