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/
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Dozens charged with solicitation now moving through new northern Alberta rehabilitation program. Men and women charged with buying sex in Grande Prairie can now opt for “john school,” rather than moving through the criminal justice system and risking a conviction. Law enforcement, health services and social outreach groups in the city are
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Impacts of Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Social Media: Children and Youth This is a presentation for parents, teachers, guardians, and caregivers and is given as a full-day course. This presentation will give individuals an overview of how to recognize, respond to, and support children/youth experiencing sexual violence. It will also give
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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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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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WHO DO YOU TELL?™ Program (WDYT) Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education The “Who Do You Tell?”™ Program (WDYT) is an education program created specifically for elementary school children, their parents, and teachers. The “WDYT?”™ Program was first introduced in Calgary in 1983. The “WDYT?”™ Program has the
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SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS PROGRAM (SVAP) Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education The purpose of PACE’s Sexual Violence Awareness Program (SVAP) is to work as a conversation starter for students (Gr. 7-12) in eliminating the guilt, shame, and secrecy surrounding sexual abuse, assault, and harassment in a way
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WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education A safe place where women come to support each other Facilitated by skilled professionals, the Women’s Support Group provides an opportunity for women to debrief about their week, receive support with interpersonal issues, learn about healthy relationships, taking
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CARIBOU CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education Established in 2012, the Caribou Child & Youth Centre is one of only three child and youth advocacy centres in the province of Alberta. The Caribou Centre is a comprehensive multidisciplinary team that consists of: RCMP
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