Coronation/Consort Victim Services
4909 Royal Street T0C 1C0 Coronation, AB, Canada

Our hearts and condolences go out to the CPS officer whose life was taken last night, to their family, their colleagues and to the first responders who attended.

We know this year has been tough. It's ok to not be ok over the holidays. If you need immediate support or someone to talk to, these helplines are available 24/...7: Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642 Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322 Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818 Bullying Helpline: 1-888-456-2323 Child Intervention Crisis Unit: 1-800-638-0715 Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437 Income Support: 1-866-644-5135 (780-644-5135 in Edmonton and area) For more info, visit https://www.alberta.ca/holiday-closure.aspx

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Pets & Family Violence- You don't have to leave your pets behind. Call (780-447-3600 ext 3750) or email ([email protected]) One Family Welfare can help with their Pet Safekeeping Program... What is the pet safekeeping program? The pet safekeeping program is dedicated to help victims of family violence leave abusive situations by providing temporary care for their pets. In addition to providing short-term housing for pets belonging to individuals who are leaving a situation of family violence, the services provided by the program include: Customized safety planning for individuals staying in or returning to a violent relationship, companion animals included. Crisis intervention for individuals victimized by family violence. Referrals to supporting agencies and community resources. Collaborative case management to reach personal goal outcomes, companion animals included. Educational outreach focusing on the cruelty connection and the Pet Safekeeping Program. Why is the pet safekeeping program important? Studies have shown that individuals may delay leaving a domestic violence situation out of concern for the safety of the family pet(s). Key findings from the Alberta SPCA study showed that: 59% of abused women with animals were afraid to seek help out of concern for their animals 36% of abused women with animals reported that their abuser threatened or harmed their animals 85% of threats against animals were carried out In cases that involved children as well as threatened animals, 85% of women reported that the children witnessed the threat or harm to the animal In half of those cases, it was the child’s own pet. #WhereToTurn #GoPurpleAB #petsafety You can find this information at: https://onefamilywelfare.ca/programs-and-s/pet-safekeeping/

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from our VSU family to yours.

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Child Abuse / Children exposed to Family Violence #WhereToTurn #GoPurpleAB If you suspect child abuse, neglect or exposure to family violence - report it! ... Tell children violence is wrong, even if the abusive person is someone they love. Explain that the violence is not their fault or the abused adult's fault. Immediate danger: 9-11 Coronation/Consort VSU: (403)-578-3149 Child Abuse Hotline: 1 -(800)-387-KIDS (5437) Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre: (587)-272-2233 Children's Services: (403)-340-5400 How abuse, neglect and exposure to violence affect children: Children may become fearful and anxious, believing that the world is a dangerous place May become aggressive, lashing out and bullying others May become passive and withdrawn, thinking they cannot change any part of their lives Have trouble learning, because so much of their brain is busy dealing with the stress of living in an abusive environment Violence affects their brain development. Physical, mental , emotional and spiritual. May affect ability to connect with other people and make friends. Types of Abuse: Neglect: Not providing adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care or protection from harm Not meeting a child's needs for affection and a sense of belonging. Emotional: Exposure to family violence or severe conflict Chronic alcohol or drug abuse by the guardian or anyone living in the home Rejection Inappropriate criticism, threats, humiliation, accusations or unrealistic expectations of a child Physical: happens when someone uses force against a child on purpose and it results in physical injury. Sexual: introducing a child to any sexual contact, activity or behavior. Clues that a child or young person may be in an abusive environment: Child who is often hungry, dirty or not dressed for the weather Young child often left alone Child/young person who seems to take on adult responsibilities, like often taking care of younger siblings, doing household tasks or trying to " look after" parent Child may often be aggressive, angry and hostile to others Unexplained bruises or injuries Injuries where the explanation does not match the nature of injury Bruises, burns that may leave a pattern outlining an object such as cigarette, iron etc. Child who behaves sexually around adults or other children Child who runs away from home over and over again Child who uses drugs/alcohol.

We’re lucky to have such talented officers in our ranks. Please enjoy RCMP’s Keeping You Safe performed by the talented Cst. John and Cst. Fifield. We’re wishing you a safe and joy-filled holiday season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoJBCqh8LGw

Give this video a watch, you are not alone! We stand behind you! https://www.instagram.com/tv/CG-kzQCgrXs/

We know some kids may be struggling with their mental heath during these unprecedented times. The Kids Help Phone is free and here to help. Call 1-800-668-6868, text CONNECT to 686868 or chat online at kidshelpphone.ca

11.11.2020 - we thank you Always remember Never forget

Family Violence - know your Plan You can contact Coronation/Consort VSU @ (403) 578 3149 for assistance in creating a Safety Plan. Some tips to increase safety by creating a Safety Plan may include: ... Create a phone list with emergency contacts that can be hidden in a wallet Set up a safe room in the home where they or their children can go when their partner is become violent. ( Safe rooms are places where there are no weapons, ground level (if possible) with access to a door, window and phone Plan places where they or their children may be able to go in case of an emergency or if they decide to leave Agree on a code word or action that they can use to let you know help is needed Together or on your own, find out information about local services. Keep spare keys, overnight bags and important documents together and accessible. Help them prepare a safety pack just incase they have to leave quickly. Help find a safe place to store the pack where their violent partner will not likely find it. Avoid leaving pets with abuser if possible. Items to include in a safety pack: ID (Driver's license, health cards, social insurance cards, birth certificates, passports, status cards) Cash, debit, credit cards etc. Information about bank accounts Important documents (Emergency protection orders, restraining orders, custody papers, work permits, immigration papers.) Keys (House, car, work, safety deposit box etc) Prescribed medications for self and children Picture of you, the abuser and your children. Address book and important contacts of friends, family, shelters, doctor, police etc Essential clothing for you and your children. If pets are involved: pack extra food, blanket, leash, vet/vaccine information, medications etc #GoPurpleAB #WhereToTurn

#GoPurpleAB #WhereToTurn It can be really upsetting when someone you care about is being hurt, but your help and support can make a difference. The information below will help you recognize signs of violence You might be unsure if someone is experiencing family violence, but have a sense something is wrong. Sometimes there are obvious signs of family violence, but often you may not notice anything. ... Some signs may include: Unexplained bruises, marks, scars, sprains etc. Partner ordering them around or controls aspects of their life including: where they can go, what they can wear and how they spend their money. They distance themselves from seeing their friends and family, or cut conversations short when their partner enters the room. Their partner criticizes or humiliates them in front of others or in private. They often talk about their partner's jealousy, bad temper or possessiveness. They become anxious or depressed, lost self-confidence and/or unusually quiet. Their children seem afraid of their partner, have behavioral problems or are withdrawn. They are reluctant to leave their children with their partner. You may than ask yourself, "Why doesn't my friend or family member leave?" It can be hard to understand why someone would stay in a relationship if they are being treated badly. Leaving may appear to be a simple situation. You might think the violence is partly their fault because they put up with it, or they are weak if they stay. While it may seem easier to leave, leaving can be extremely difficult and sometimes quite dangerous. This is important for friends and family to understand. When approaching your friend or family member it's helpful if: They are alone and it's safe for them to talk. You approach them in a sensitive way. You could say " I'm worried about you because I have noticed....." You respect their decision if they don't want to talk about it. They may not be ready or may feel ashamed. Don't push them, but let them know that you are there when they are ready. Everyone has the right to be safe. Be supportive and take what they tell you seriously. You may find it hard to imagine that someone would do that to them but many people who use violent behavior can appear very caring and charming when others are around. Don't underestimate the danger they may be in! If you believe someone and/or their children are in immediate danger, call 9-11 or your local RCMP! Consort: (403) 577 3000 Coronation: (403) 578 3622

Coronation/Consort Victim Services Annual General Meeting Thursday, November 19th, 2020 7:30pm @ The Golden Age Drop In Centre ( 5001 Royal Street, Coronation) We hope you can join us!

Please consider joining Consort & District FCSS on this community initiative for Family Violence Prevention Month! #GoPurpleAB

Let's Talk.. #WhereToTurn #GoPurpleAB Do you know someone who is experiencing Family Violence and want to help? Reach out, speak out. Everyone has the right to be safe. Here are some resources: ... IMMEDIATE DANGER - Call 911 Family Violence Info Line ( 310-1818) Consort RCMP (403) 577 3000 Coronation RCMP (403) 578 3622 Coronation/Consort Victim Services (403) 578 3149 Coronation Hospital (403) 578 3803 Consort Hospital (403) 577 3555 Castor Hospital (403) 882 3434 Coronation FCSS (403) 578 2727 Castor FCSS (403) 882 2115 Consort FCSS (403) 577 3011 Safer Spaces program 1-(877)-644-9992 Child Abuse Hotline 1-(800)-387-KIDS (5437) Together we can prevent family violence and support survivors

November is Family Violence Prevention Month. #GoPurpleAB #WhereToTurn We encourage you to tune into our page this week as we are going to share lots of information in hopes to encourage people to reach out and talk about the violence. ... We want to highlight that ALL violence is WRONG and there is ALWAYS help available. Our Victim Services Unit is one out of the many places to receive help. Here is some of the things we can offer you during a violent situation. Safety Planning if staying in home A safe hotel stay/bus fee coverage 24/HR confidential assistance with highly trained advocates Assistance with filling out paperwork including Financial, Victim Impact Statements, Court prep and support etc. Helping access hotlines and websites that are built to be non traceable on browser history Referrals to Shelters, Mental Health Support etc. & SO much more! We please ask that you share these informational posts as it could reach someone in need of assistance. https://www.victimservicesalberta.com/

October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month! #WearPurple Love shouldn't hurt- Love should always be safe. Verbal abuse and emotional abuse often lead to physical violence. Just because a relationship is not physically violent does not mean that it is healthy. ... If you or someone you know is dealing with Domestic Violence, reach out to our VSU unit- We want to help. (403) 578 3149 #Youarenotalone FOR EMERGENCIES: Call 911

Happy Thanksgiving from our Victim Service Unit to yours!

What should you do if you get a suspicious phone call? Beware of caller ID spoofing Don’t be afraid to hang up Never give out personal information Rese...arch the caller’s organization to confirm they are real Request the information in writing Don’t call unknown numbers back Learn more about protecting your devices at: www.getcybersafe.ca Note: If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam, fraud or cybercrime, report it to your local police. Otherwise, report incidents to the CAFC.

Transcript: "Our brains are wired for connection, but trauma rewires them for protection. That's why healthy relationships are difficult for wounded people."

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is seeing more victims sending money through cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Etherum and others. For more information, visit https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca//extortion #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #Tell2, protect many

Time is running out! The COVID-19 scams and frauds webinar is tomorrow! Join your host GetSmarter AboutMoney.ca and guest speakers Royal Canadian Mounted Police... and the CAFC for a free webinar that will teach you all about the latest types of scams and frauds and how you can protect yourself from them. Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/3526326613579377936 See more

This day is forever etched in memory. There will never be enough appreciation expressed for the first responders who accepted the call that day.

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It is ok to not be ok. For additional supports & services call/text 2-1-1- or visit www.ab211.ca. #WSPD2020 #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #CMHAyeg #MentalHealth

Did you know that September is Suicide Prevention Month (aka Suicide Prevention Awareness month)? It is such an important topic to talk about, but it can be dif...ficult to start conversations about it. That's why every Thursday this month we will be posting information about suicide awareness to educate others and hopefully spark some conversations or even make people think. #SPM20 #NotAlone #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #YouMatter #hereforyou #SaffronCentre See more

Did you know that since March 1, 2020 Canadians have lost over $5.6 million to COVID-19 scams? The host GetSmarter AboutMoney.ca and guest speakers Royal Cana...dian Mounted Police and the CAFC, want to help you learn how to recognize COVID-19 scams and help you protect yourself. Join us for a free webinar on September 15 register today: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/3526326613579377936 See more

Grief is our emotional and behavioural response to loss. Not death. Of course, when we lose someone we love to death, it can add many layers to our grief. No ma...tter the loss you are walking through right now, I want you to stop and truly pursue awareness to all the places this will impact in your life & relationships and then acknowledge the ways these will never be the same. Then, against all of your will, just sit with that and allow yourself to experience the pain attached to loss. If you want to feel like you’re deserving of a good moment, hour or day, then you have to allow room for the contrasting emotion! Sending you all the love as you start this week!! I’m going live on Facebook and Instagram tonight at 8:15 p.m. MST to answer questions for our educators about helping these kids come back into the classroom. If you can’t make it, be sure to leave a comment with your question and I will walk through as many as I can over 30-45 minutes. Spoiler, I’m also going to announce an event or two and maybe talk about the biggest giveaway I’ve ever done... Hope I see you there! Jer

#GriefAwarenessDay

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Many people don’t know that you don’t have to come in to the shelter to receive services. Our Help Line is open 24 hours. #camrosewomenshelter #youarenotalone #albertasupports

211 Alberta phone service is now available province wide! You can dial 2-1-1 from anywhere, anytime, in Alberta to access the free, confidential service connecting you to community services, government, social and health resources you can also text INFO to 2-1-1 or live chat as well at ab.211.ca

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New RCMP online reporting property crime under $5000 program.

In Alberta, child luring is more prevalent than ever. Numbers have rapidly increased since the beginning of COVID, and continue to move in a negative direction,... as Cst. Ulrich explains. For our second edition of CACs Connect, we are joined by Constable Holly Porterfield from Central Alberta CAC, Shamille Sarcuaga from Little Bear CAC, and Constable Joe Ulrich from ICE division, Edmonton. Together, they discuss how to define child luring, the impact on our children, platforms it is happening on, signs to watch for, preventative measures and resources, and steps to take if this does occur. The best defence is having an open and honest relationship and ongoing dialogue with your child CST. Ulrich Please take a moment to watch this informative discussion, and share with those around you. Thank you to everyone involved for making this roundtable discussion possible. Visit albertacacs.ca to learn more about child abuse, how you can help and find a Child Advocacy Centre in your area. Reports of child abuse must be made to the following reporting sources: Lloydminster RCMP Complaint Line:780-808-8400 Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437 (KIDS) Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or Text CONNECT to 686868 Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 Online Exploitation: cybertip.ca Or your local police/RCMP detachment.

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It is with much deliberation and a heavy heart that Coronation Consort Victim Services has decided to postpone our annual pool BBQ that was scheduled in Castor tomorrow due to the newest information in regards to COVID-19 in our region. With everyone’s safety in mind our wish for our communities is that everyone stay healthy and take care of themselves and their families. Please take care and we hope we can see you all soon.

Thanks Coronation for the great turnout and support of our annual pool bbq. See you next year!

Forget making supper tonight come on down to the pool in Coronation from 5-7 for a burger. See you there!

Thanks so much Consort! What a great turnout for the Victim Services bbq!

Today is the day we are headed to Consort. Hope to see you for supper! COVID protocols in place as per AB Health.

Isolation can increase the risk of violence at home. If this is the case for you, use this signal on a video call to show you need help. If someone gives you th...is signal on a video call, visit canadianwomen.org/signal-for-help to learn how to check in safely and find support resources in your community. #SignalForHelp #COVID19 See more

Hope to see you out at the bbq next week. COVID protocols will be in place so things will look a little different but we will do the best we can to provide you a delicious burger! See you next week 3C’s!

The CAFC is noting an increase in telephone calls where fraudsters claim that your Social Insurance Number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or suspended. Fo...r more info, visit the Personal Info & Extortion pages at https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca//azindex-eng.h. #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD See more

The CAFC is noting an increase in identity fraud reporting. Fraudsters are using personal information about Canadians to apply for government benefits, credit c...ards, bank accounts, cell phone accounts or even take over social media and email accounts. It is important that Canadians take steps to secure their personal and financial information and know what to do when identity fraud occurs. Recognize, Reject & Report https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca//identity-iden

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