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/
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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RECOGNIZING & RESPONDING TO CHILD SEXUAL VIOLENCE WORKSHOP The Recognizing & Responding to Child Sexual Violence Workshop is an informative workshop for parents, guardians, educators and caretakers, providing information and resources in understanding child safety issues; child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, and child sexual exploitation (grooming, sexting, online safety, …
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ADULT SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROGRAM Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education This 80-minute presentation provides adults with resources and information regarding sexual abuse and assault, including how to seek help if they or someone they know (child or adult) has been a victim of sexual violence. The presentation …
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
WHO DO YOU TELL?™ Program Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education The “Who Do You Tell?”™ Program is a comprehensive sexual abuse education program for children. Trained educators teach students three key messages: Childhood sexual abuse is NEVER the child’s fault. It’s ok to say NO. TELL someone …
SEXUAL VIOLENCE PRESENTATION Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education The Sexual Violence Presentation is a 1-2 session program for Grades 7-12. Each session is roughly 60-80 minutes in length. This program is created specifically for teens to give them the knowledge, language, and permission to have healthy and …
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS PROGRAM Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education The purpose of Pace’s Sexual Violence Awareness Program is to affect community members’ attitudes and behaviors surrounding sexual abuse, assault, and harassment in a way that reduces these issues and their impact. School Programming: The “Who Do …
WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP Building Safe & Caring Communities Through Support & Education Women’s Support Group will be resuming in person starting on October 4/2022 with the introduction of a new format. Space is limited. If you are interested, please contact Pace for more information. If you are in immediate crisis, …
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 …
