Saskatoon Police Victim Services

Ready to think about 2021? We've got you covered with our new slate of groups and programs! We're excited to offer you a mix of virtual and in-person groups (...with extensive COVID-19 precautions in place); for a complete list of group programming, check out the image OR visit our website at familyservice.sk.ca for a text / screen-reader friendly version. #yxe #yxecounselling #yxeparenting #yxementalhealth #depression #anxiety #intimatepartnerviolence #anger #resilience #saskatoon #saskatooncounselling #saskatoonmentalhealth #saskatchewan #sk #saskatchewancounselling #saskatchewanmentalhealth #covid19sask

Please note that we are not currently recruiting volunteers. When that time comes, we will advertise well in advance. Continue following our page and in the meantime, here is a pic of 2 of our most cherished veteran volunteers, Bev and Cec! Happy Holidays!

A kind request came in from CUMFI to our SPS Cultural Unit in November. They requested support for 45 children who are currently living in their Emergency Receiving Homes here in Saskatoon. These children are being loved and cared for by CUMFI staff and they want to bring Christmas Cheer to these homes. The Cultural Unit filled 45 stockings and delivered them on Dec 15th so they could be hung in the homes for each of these children to open on Christmas Day ... Thank you so much Cultural Unit, for again going above and beyond to help those in need in our city! The smiles you will bring to those children is what Christmas is all about!

We at Victim Services value our volunteers so much. They come in each week to provide support to victims of crime and traumatic events within our city. What they maybe don’t realize is the impact they have on us personally as staff. They become our work family, and our friends. We learn from them daily, and become better at the jobs we do because of them too! Carl is no exception, we always look forward to our Fridays with him, his humour, his suggestions for our Fraud Team and his wonderful words of advice are always appreciated. Today Carl was gifted a jacket from us at Victims Services by our Chief of Police for dedicating over 10yrs of service to our unit. Thank you Carl.

News Release: Public Advisory - Text Message / Parcel Delivery Scam https://saskatoonpolice.ca/news/2020872

Exciting times for our friends at the Crisis Nursery and the Parent Aid Program. They have rebranded to Haven Family Connections with the Crisis Nursery being renamed to Haven Kids House and the Parent Aid Program to Haven Family Support. You do not need to be in crisis or involved with Social Services to access these supports, which is a common belief. This rebrand is an opportunity to lessen the stigma and make services more friendly to any family who just needs a little help! Check out the brand new website. :)

May we never forget the sacrifice that was made for us to live as freely as we do today. Freedom is not free. "Where Tommies Go, The Poppies Grow" painting by Jacqueline Hurley.

Thanks to our teachers. They do amazing work and deal with many complex needs and issues everyday. Especially during Covid!!!!

SIMFC will be offering a sharing circle, Wicitizon, on Wednesdays, 5 to 7 pm. for women who are survivors of violence. The circle will assist women who have suf...fered through the trauma of violence to express their experience and to share feelings, such as shame, that is part of surviving violence. The circle is intended to give participants a sense of hope, to learn about what resources are available to them, and to know that they are not alone in their lived experience. The program starts on November 18. For more info, contact Shauna at [email protected]. See more

Please consider being more charitable than usual this year, if you are in a position to do so as the pandemic is going to affect many people and businesses.

A good thing to try is writing down a list of boundaries you would like to set. Number them with 1 being the easiest boundary to set and the last number being the hardest. An example could be telling a coworker they keep parking in your spot (or any of the ones mentioned below). Work your way from 1 up (at your own pace). This will help you build confidence, preserve your energy and will also help you learn who is a good person to keep in your life. When people don't respect your boundaries or become defensive when you solidify them, they don't respect you. Setting boundaries is hard but necessary.

Visit this link to find more info on this event discussing what it means for children to be #seenandheard as well as here from a youth panel and Saskatoons own Michael Linklater! https://childrenfirstcanada.org//20/national-child-day-2020

This is a judgment free zone. There are supports for you!

An important perspective to consider anytime you feel inclined to take out your phone when you drive past any incident.

"She asked for it" well in that case...

Anyone get the blues in fall/winter when the weather changes and we see less sun? This photo is obviously from the US but Canada is hit very hard by SAD and most Canadians are Vitamin D deficient to begin with. Vitamin D and checking in with loved ones and/or maybe a therapist is a good way to help. The holidays can make it even tougher for some! Now throw COVID on top... not good. Take care out there.

When are you ever going to get this chance again? Do everyone a favor and stay home today. Thanks to all of the first responders out working hard to keep us safe.

A good break down to understand who is responsible for what! Remember to vote this election season. Many have fought for our right to do so!

This post is a tribute to these 2 beautiful souls, both of whom were lost to cancer this year. These people are particularly special to our unit as they were Constables assisting the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Units. Cst. Don Sanders #534 served Canada as an RCMP member for many years before transitioning to SPS. He served for approximately 30 years in total and we lost him to cancer at the end of March. He had a big smile, a beautiful laugh and a way of making fun of you an...d making you feel special at the same time. He was an assisting constable in the Sex Crimes unit when he received his diagnosis and passed away. Cst. Christine Talloden #794 worked in Central Records for a number of years before earning her sworn badge. She was working out of the Child Centre assisting on child abuse files when she received her diagnoses in April. She passed away last night. She lived for her son Ethan and was always there for a heart to heart or to lend a helping hand on a file no matter what she had on the go. She did it with a smile and was known for her organizational skills and attention to detail. These constables did alot of behind the scenes work on hard files with no complaints or accolades, assisting with interviewing victims and witnesses, gathering evidence and making sure our investigators had everything they need to work their files. We lay them to rest now, their end of watch has come. Please say a prayer, send some love to their families or light a candle in their memory. They are both so missed. See more

Having a missing loved one is something noone should have to experience. Our thoughts are with Megan's family, friends and acquaintances.

Remember to practice self-care during these times. The weather is changing, COVID numbers are rising and the holidays are going to look very different. Practice boundaries, see your therapist, journal, go for a walk, drink water. Do things that nourish your body, mind and soul!

Healing to the Max is offering both adult and youth programming for those grieving the loss of a loved one who has died by suicide. This program combines expertise from survivors and trained professionals to facilitate healing, hope and community. Please call 306-955-7306 for more info!

Whether or not you celebrate Thanksgiving, gratitude is always a good idea! Be safe this weekend and Happy Thanksgiving from us to you!

SSAIC is hiring! We’re looking for a brand-new Intake Counsellor to join our team. This role is responsible for providing intake, crisis counselling, informat...ion, support, and referrals to survivors of sexualized violence, their support persons, and members of the public. They will also provide program support to members of the counselling team. Sound like you? Read more at https://ssaic.ca/support-us/job-opportunities/ and apply by sending a cover letter & resume to [email protected] by 5pm on Oct. 23rd. We can’t wait to meet you!

We have an exciting civilian job opportunity here at SPS that might be exactly what you're looking for! Join our team at SPS as a Clerk-Steno 4. Apply today at... https://saskatoonpolice.ca/recruiting/civilian/ with your resume, college transcripts and typing speed. *Posting closes Friday, Oct. 9th at 5pm. Good luck to all applicants!

Tomorrow is orange shirt day! Remember to don your orange in memory of the children ripped from their homes to attend residential school. We've done alot of work, but we have so much more! https://www.orangeshirtday.org/ Art: Andy Everson

We are blessed to work with Judy in our office! She does alot for our community and has so much wisdom to share. Please consider registering for this event!

A great resource. Proper sexual education is an important part of the discussion around sexual assault, boundaries and healthy relationships!