Violence Prevention Labrador
P.O. Box 869, St. B, 114 Hamilton River Road A0P 1E0 Happy Valley, NL, Canada

The MSVU Post-Care Tuition Waiver Program will allow students who have been in the foster care system for at least one year as a child or youth to access free education.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has opened the application process for the Small Business Assistance Program which includes $5 million earmarked for... community organizations. Eligible nonprofit community organizations can apply for a one-time, non-repayable contribution of $5,000 or $10,000 to provide relief for the impacts felt as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as revenue losses and adaptations required including physical space, online sales innovation and increased costs of health and safety protocols. Go to https://www.gov.nl.ca/iet/small-business-assistance-program/

Today is World Kindness Day!! Be kind to others. More importantly, be kind to your self!!!!

The luring and grooming process holistically effects those targeted. Youth are not able to process this manipulation without the support of trusted adults. 1: ...the exploiter targets vulnerable youth. The exploiter will identify needs not filled in the youth's life (e.g. the need for love, the need for transportation). Additionally, youth with low self-esteem and reduced adult oversight are more vulnerable. 2: The exploiter works to mix with trusted adults in the youth's life. Adult's in the youth's circle may even come to know and respect the exploiter. The exploiter is able to blend because they generate warm and directed attention. Adults are often alerted to exploiters when their tactics are unpolished and obvious. 3: Once in the circle the exploiter will start to fulfill the needs of the youth. This could look like extra attention, special gifts, even subtle affection. The exploiter may be idolized by the youth. Accountability and transparency are key. 4: The exploiter will use their special connection to isolate the youth. This could be sleep overs, baby sitting, or coaching. Other adults may reinforce the connection by showing appreciation for the exploiter. The exploiter may encourage riffs with other adults isolating the youth physically and emotionally. 5: Dependence and trust are established. The exploiter starts to sexualize the relationship. Desensitizing the youth through talk, pictures, and activates (such as swimming). The exploiter manipulates how the youth relates to others, and sexualizes that relation. 6: Sexual abuse is happening at this stage and the exploiter will use secrecy and blame to maintain control, and the youth's silence. The youth may withdraw from the exploiter because of sexual abuse, which is why they need to maintain control. The youth may experience complex feelings of loss, blame, and navigating threats. Call or text the CASEY Coordinator at (709) 771-1706 The phone is checked 9-4 Monday-Friday.

Congratulations Menihek High School for PRIDE Week 2020!!!

This is Mental Illness Awareness Week nationally & we want to highlight an amazing resource: "SOS helps kids, parents, and educators start conversations about ...the tough issues families face every day. And the challenges keep stacking up. Kids deal with bullying, drugs, addiction, mental health issues, & a growing list of threats regularly. Parents struggle to connect with their children & keep them safe, & educators are tasked with teaching life skills but often fail to address the real issues at hand. That’s where we come in. We start tough conversations when others won’t & create content that gives people the language they need to stay safe & keep the conversations going. Whether we’re talking to kids directly about their problems or addressing a parent’s concerns on how to connect with their child about a difficult subject we’re creating a place for families to come together & grow stronger through education & understanding." You can find SOS Safety Magazine on social media & their website is full of incredible resources. Please share: https://sossafetymagazine.com/

I am live on CBC Radio with Ramona Dearing - Crosstalk

Greg and Shirley will be at our Happy Valley-Goose Bay office this coming Tuesday, November 17th (2:00PM Atlantic) for a free presentation discussing common law... relationships, rights of common law partners, and differences with married couples. Contact Shirley below to attend in person (limited spaces) or to register for the online presentation! [email protected] 709-896-5235 See more

Protecting Children and Youth Online campaign. We will be posting on our social media for the next few days and sending this information to School Guidance as ...well. DAY 2: Healthy Boundaries Online Feel free to visit our site to learn more : https://violencepreventionae.ca/protecting-children-online/ #EndViolenceNL

Please be aware that there are spam email affecting many non-profit agencies that are regenerated old emails being sent to contacts, disguised as people you kno...w. If you get an email with a file requiring a password, please DO NOT OPEN and delete immediately! These messages are not from us. We are working on a solution from our end to stop this inconvenient virus! See more

Wear your Funky Socks for Anti-Bullying Day - Wednesday, November 18.

Great job, Jenny Oliver! When people like Perry Trimper use terminology like 'choosing' the life of addiction, it brings up to me emotions of anger.

A new Campaign from our sister organization Violence Prevention - Avalon East.

Did you know that when you call or text the Domestic Violence Help Line 1-888-709-7090 from anywhere in the Province - you will reach one of the many women who work in the transition houses across NL. Even though some communities do not have a shelter, you can still access the support and services that are offered through the shelters. If you need to leave your community to get to safety, they can help you. If you need support and information, they can help you. If you just need to talk, they can help you! You do not have to go through this alone and you are WORTH EVERY EFFORT!!!

Episode two "GENDER AND SEXUAL IDENTITIES" of the (Un)Covered: Sex at The Kitchen Table webinar series is happening Saturday October 24th (one week from today) ...at 6pm(NT). There is still time to register for this episode or all remaining parts of this series. Come join the talk about our communities sexual education, past, present and future. Register TODAY! https://forms.gle/MTeGJkDJPbKkeRVN7 This series is in partnership with Community-Based Research Centre

"Hello friend, We're survivors, you and I." #WomensWords... For more information around programs and support, visit: https://sjwomenscentre.ca/...//sjwomenscentre.ca/dvsupport/

In honour of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and children, the Inuksuk Drum Dancers sing "Kina" on Oct. 4, 2020 "Kina," written by Riit Mike. "If I wa...s losing myself, would you show me who I am? If you were losing yourself, I would show you who you are. When I fall and feel pain, would you take my hand and lift me up? If you fall and feel pain, I would take your hand and pick you up. Lift us up. Lift us up." See more

Executive Director Jennifer Hefler-Elson of the Labrador Friendship Centre unveiling the MMIWG Memorial wall.

A candlelight vigil honoring missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. This event will take place in the Leon Cooper Memorial Park across from the Labra...dor Friendship Centre on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 6pm. We will, for the first time, also be live streaming through Facebook. This, is a time to come together, remember, and honour the 27 women and girls from Labrador who have been murdered or remain missing. Also remember those across Canada. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all participants joining us at the field will have to social distance. If you are attending we ask that you arrive prior to 6 pm to registrar. There will be people at the registration desks at 5:30pm, We ask if you have two or more COVID-19 symptoms to stay at home and watch the live broadcast. If you have any questions please feel free to inbox Patti Maloney.

Today is International Seniors Day across the World.

If you live in Labrador or have travelled into Labrador on September 22nd please read the details in the news release below carefully. We have one new case of ...Covid-19 in our Province today and it is connected to an essential health care worker in Happy Valley, Goose bay. Another reminder that we must never get complacent but remain vigilant in adhering to the public health measures. If you feel you are connected to those flights or listed locations public health, out of an abundance of caution is asking that you please call 811 to arrange testing. NLIS 3 Health and Community Services September 30, 2020 Public Advisory: One New Case of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador Today (Wednesday, September 30), Newfoundland and Labrador has one new confirmed case of COVID-19. The one new confirmed case is a female in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region between 20-39 years of age. The new case is travel-related. The individual travelled to the province from Saskatchewan. The individual, who is not a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, came to the province after being granted a travel exemption as an essential health care worker in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The Department of Health and Community Services is asking people who travelled on Air Canada Flights 7950 and 7484 departing Regina and Toronto for Deer Lake on Monday, September 21 to call 811 to arrange for COVID-19 testing. People who stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Deer Lake on Monday, September 21 are also asked to call 811 to arrange for COVID-19 testing. The department is asking people who travelled on PAL Airlines Flight 901 departing Deer Lake to Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Tuesday, September 22 to call 811 to arrange for COVID-19 testing. People are also asked to call 811 to arrange for testing if they visited: Terrington Co-op in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Tuesday, September 22 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Bargain Shop in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Wednesday, September 23 between 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. This is being recommended by Public Health out of an abundance of caution. Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact will be advised to quarantine. Two hundred and sixty-nine people have recovered from the virus. The province has two active cases of COVID-19. To date, 42,007 people have been tested. In Alert Level 2, individuals should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices. Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These actions include: Stay informed, be prepared, and follow public health advice; Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds; Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer in the absence of soap and water; Do not touch your face; Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette; Wear a non-medical mask in public indoor spaces; Maintain physical distancing; Increase cleanliness and ventilation of public spaces and worksites; and, Stay home if you are sick and avoid contact with others. For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.

Today is Orange Shirt Day, we honour those who were lost & those surviving from residential schools. We strive for healing & a better way forward. #everychildmatters For resources to use with youth, in classrooms & communities: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/resources--supplies.html

If you’re experiencing violence, help is available. The Domestic Violence Help Line is voice and text enabled and is available 24/7 to connect you with highly skilled professionals. 1-888-709-7090

Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities in partnership with the People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre is proud to present a land-based ga...thering combining both Indigenous men and women working together blending the culture and traditions of our nations. Please share widely We are looking for 8 men from Newfoundland and 8 men from Labrador to accompany our Indigenous women Peer Facilitators. Please see the poster for contact information to apply. Deadline is this Friday, September 25. See more

The VPL Office will be closed this week. We will be checking in daily and will respond to anything urgent. Stay safe. Be kind!