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TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers

TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers

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TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers is the first show of its kind! Every Sunday at 12 PM, join your host Julia Vellucci as she takes you in-depth about the Peel Crime Stoppers Organization and their work in the community to create awareness about crime and safety and giving people the tools to protect themselves from all forms of crime.

This show will educate listeners about how Peel Crime Stoppers has been helping the community for over 20 years. Many people may know the name Crime Stoppers, but not everyone knows exactly what they do. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit, community-based charitable program involving the cooperative efforts of the community, the media, and the police in the fight against crime. Crime Stoppers encourages the public to call with information concerning crimes that have been committed, are being committed, or are about to be committed. A civillian-led Board of Directors provides direction as to the financial and promotional activities of the program.

TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers will help demonstrate the impact they have had in communities not only in Peel region but local communities across North America with the other Crime Stopper chapters.

Every week, TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers will provide crucial and relevant information in the areas of crime and crime prevention. Tips by Peel Crime Stoppers work in partnership with the Peel Police to ensure our information is up to date and coming directly from the men and women of law enforcement who work in the community every day.

Each week, we want to better inform our listeners with guests affiliated with the areas of crime prevention. Whether it be from Crime Stoppers organization directly, the media, or the police, you won’t want to miss the great insight they have to provide. Lastly, the show will leave you with important tips that will help ensure safety for yourself and your loved ones.Copyright NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
Episodes
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 113 - The Battles We Don't See

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 113 - The Battles We Don't See
    May 24 2026
    Mental health struggles and addiction can affect anyone, even those working in careers built around protecting others. In this episode of TIPS, host Julia Vellucci chats with Leo Petrilli for the second time on this podcast. They share a deeply personal and honest conversation about addiction, recovery, mental health, and life in law enforcement.After spending 36 years in law enforcement while privately battling addiction for over four decades, Leo shares how he tried to hide behind what he calls “booze and a badge.” Since becoming substance-free in 2011, he has dedicated his life to helping others through addiction recovery, peer support, and advocacy. Together, Julia and Leo discuss his journey and internal battles, the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, the emotional toll high-pressure careers can have on individuals, and why open conversations and support systems are so important. This episode focuses on awareness, recovery, resilience and the importance of reaching out before struggles escalate into crisis.
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    54 mins
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 112 - The Grey Area: Mental Health, & Justice

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 112 - The Grey Area: Mental Health, & Justice
    May 17 2026
    Mental health and the justice system often intersect in complicated and deeply human ways but where is the line between getting help and being criminalized?This episode of TIPS explores just that as host Julia Vellucci continues the growing conversation around mental health, public safety, and the criminal justice system in this mental health mini series for May. Julia is joined by criminal defence lawyers Cassandra Richards and Tonya Kent, who bring first-hand insight from years of representing youth and adults facing a wide range of criminal charges across Canada. Drawing from their experiences inside courtrooms and within communities, they discuss access to justice, the impact criminal charges can have on individuals and families, and whether some people are being criminalized when what they may truly need is intervention, treatment, or support. This episode focuses on awareness, prevention, and the importance of understanding the realities that exist at the intersection of mental health and the legal system.
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    54 mins
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 111 - Prevention Starts with Awareness: Mental Health Matters

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 111 - Prevention Starts with Awareness: Mental Health Matters
    May 7 2026
    This episode of TIPS is the first in a five-part mental health series for the month of May. As we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, we focus on awareness, early support, and the power of connection. At Crime Stoppers, recognizing when something isn’t right and taking action is at the core of what we do, and that same approach applies to mental health. By understanding the signs and supporting one another early, we can help prevent situations from escalating and build safer, stronger communities.Host Julia Vellucci speaks with Tajman Grewal, director of clinical services at the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin, about the role social connection plays in mental well-being and how community-based supports can help prevent challenges from escalating. In the second half of the episode, Diana Martin, senior director of clinical integration and partnerships at Kids Help Phone, shares insight into youth mental health, the importance of accessible support, and how reaching out early can make a difference. This episode highlights the connection between awareness and prevention because recognizing the signs and supporting one another can help build safer, healthier communities.
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    54 mins
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