Did you know that MAY IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH in Alberta? Pace is excited to be planning a series of community events throughout the month of May to create awareness and support for survivors of sexual violence. Stay tuned!
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Marlene Iverson, of PACE, received the Chris Henderson Lifetime Service Award. Iverson said she’s been doing social work in the community for about 30 years, starting with Odyssey House women’s shelter and then with the PACE counselling centre, where she helps run the safe visitation program.
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Eight of the most outstanding social workers in the region have been recognized for their contributions. The 12th annual Passionate Heart Awards were handed out on Valentine’s Day during a luncheon put on by Family Community Support Services in the City and County of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith
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Front line workers received recognition at the 12th Annual Passionate Heart Awards Luncheon on Wednesday at Evergreen Park’s ENTREC Centre. Eight people received awards in four category areas recognizing outstanding contributions to social services in the region.
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A presentation will be held by Grande Prairie’s chief crown prosecutor to help educate staff and the public on how to help sexual assault victims. The event is held in partnership with the Alberta Government, Caribou Child and Youth Cente and PACE.
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INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE WORKSHOP Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education In this workshop, you will gain a thorough understanding of the impacts of intimate partner violence on relationships and the family. You will learn what the continuum of aggression and abuse looks like, control versus responsibility, and
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Representatives from local women’s shelters had a heated discussion with a men’s issues panel at Monday night’s screening of the Red Pill documentary.
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After a recent prostitution sting, RCMP are getting a better sense of the sex trade situation here in Grande Prairie. Superintendent Don McKenna says the day of the operation was cold and snowy and he was surprised with the number of people that were arrested. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/34724/pace-rcmp-working-educate-johns/
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Thirty-five people are facing solicitation charges after a four-day investigation in Grande Prairie, Alta. In a release issued on Wednesday, police said 34 men and one woman between the ages of 21 and 74 were facing charges. https://globalnews.ca/news/3875632/34-men-and-1-woman-charged-in-solicitation-investigation-in-grande-prairie/
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Thirty-four men and one woman have been charged with soliciting sex after a four-day prostitution investigation in downtown Grande Prairie. Last week, RCMP in the city launched an enforcement blitz centered on the downtown, a Wednesday news release stated. https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/grande-prairie-mounties-arrest-35-people-in-four-day-prostitution-investigation
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PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES WORKSHOP Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education In this introductory level course, you will learn about professionalism in the workplace and what boundaries are. The workshop introduces the concept of professionalism and why it is important. The course offers opportunities for interaction to ensure participants
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID WORKSHOP Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training workshop was developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to help people provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a
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GRIEF & LOSS WORKSHOP Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education The journey of grief and loss is experienced by individuals in various ways, not just through death. This workshop will illustrate ways that can enhance coping for the bereaved individual and help them process their grief. It
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FIRST RESPONDERS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT & ABUSE Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education This workshop is aimed to educate you about the social, cultural, and legal aspects of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. It will enable you to recognize, define and appropriately respond to the continuum of
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