CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education The Child Abuse Treatment Program provides play, individual, group and family therapy for children ages 3-17 who have been traumatized. The program works with families dealing with intra, and familial sexual abuse, families where children are physically …
Today, MP Arnold Viersen introduced Bill C-302, the Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation (SISE) Act in the House of Commons. The SISE Act would require those making or distributing pornographic material for a commercial purpose to verify the age and consent of each person depicted. It also would prevent the distribution …
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The fourth annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes campaign put on by Pace takes place in Grande Prairie today. The event asks participants to walk a mile in high-heeled shoes to bring awareness to issues of sexual violence. https://everythinggp.com/2019/05/30/the-2019-walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-campaign-struts-through-the-swan-city/
It’s graduation season and this one’s gone to the dogs. The 2019 Dogs with Wings graduating class of 10 was celebrated Sunday with a commencement ceremony at the Chateau Louis Conference Centre. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dogs-wings-grads-2019-1.5150715
With the help of PACE Grande Prairie and a number of provincial agencies, Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence officially launched on Monday. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/55656/pace-grande-prairie-helps-launch-albertas-one-line-for-sexual-violence/
Pace Community Support in Grande Prairie is gearing up to help launch Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence. The widget, which will be available through the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services website as of May 6th, will be a vital point of contact for those who need help. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/55173/pace-set-to-help-launch-albertas-one-line-for-sexual-violence …
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Cpl. Michelle Mosher with the Grande Prairie RCMP described herself as “honoured” after her admission to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. Mosher was the only member of the Alberta RCMP to receive the distinction for 2017-18. She was also the only constable on the list of 40 …
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Three notable women got the spotlight at this year’s Women of Influence Awards ceremony at Teresa Sargent Hall Friday. Kelly Benning, Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo and Jamie Tissington were honoured for their community leadership, innovation and engagement. https://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/news/local-news/women-of-influence-awards-three-local-leaders-recognized
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams claims to have identified at least eight child victims of a man charged with child pornography offenses earlier this year. Numerous new charges related to child sexual exploitation have now been laid. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/52656/sexual-assault-charges-laid-against-child-porn-suspect/
Sixteen workers and one business from the Grande Prairie area have been honoured for their dedication to the community. They were all presented with a Passionate Heart Award on Thursday morning. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/51502/16-local-workers-one-business-win-passionate-heart-awards/
Grande Prairie RCMP have charged 19 men with obtaining sexual services for consideration. The men, aged 23 to 69, were arrested last week during a three-day operation, according to a news release from RCMP. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/grande-prairie-rcmp-charge-19-men-obtaining-sexual-services-1.4910566
SEXUAL ASSAULT & HARASSMENT WORKSHOP Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education This workshop will help you to define and understand sexual assault and sexual harassment, and the affects they have on individuals. You will have a chance to challenge yourself to see if you are aware of …
THE IMPACTS OF EMPATHY WORKSHOP The Impact of Helping Others To function effectively in the helping professions you need to be in good shape mentally, emotionally and physically. In this workshop, you will develop a better understanding of burnout, vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, the consequences of each, and strategies …
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A number of activities are planned this month for Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM) at the PACE Centre. The goal for PACE is to educate and inform individuals about promoting safety, respect and equality to put an end to sexual violence, according to a news release. https://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/2018/05/08/pace-educating-public-during-sexual-violence-awareness-month
