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The following advocate training program is open to interested members of the public. Admission to sessions is free of charge but
pre-registration is required. The only exception is a two day Suicide Intervention Workshops where a fee of $110 is applicable to
non-BVVSA volunteers. For more information or to registration, please call 760-0197.
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Session 1
Program Orientation/Victim
Rights in the
Criminal Justice System
Wednesday, September 26,
2007 7pm - 10pm
Banff RCMP
Peter Quinn, Cst Tim Diebel
Victims do have rights
within the criminal justice system. Discover what Victim Impact
Statements, claims for restitution and financial benefits are.
Other topics include the role of a victim service advocate;
orientation to working with the RCMP; and community resources. |
Session 6
Sudden Death
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
7pm – 10pm
Banff YWCA
Brian Pickering
The death of someone can
be a painful and difficult experience. This session focuses on
grief and bereavement, providing practical tips for caregivers.
Brian is a grief counselor with the Rocky View Hospital. |
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Session 2
Crisis Intervention
Saturday, September 29,
2007 9am – 1pm
Canmore Provincial Building
Peter Baylis, Peter Quinn
This workshop will discuss
victims’ reactions in crisis situations as well as how to
successfully intervene with appropriate and timely support.
Peter Baylis is a clinical supervisor with Calgary Health Region
Mental Health Services. Peter Quinn is the program director of
the Bow Valley Victim Services Association. |
Session 7
Sexual Assault
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
7pm – 10pm
Canmore Hospital
Deb Tomlinson, Cst. Adele
Zenko
Deb is the interim
executive director of Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse.
She will discuss the facts and myths surrounding sexual assault,
the emotions victims are left to deal with, alternatives
available for survivors, and how others can help. Cst Zenko is a
member of the Canmore RCMP and will provide a police officer
perspective in investigating sexual assault cases.
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Session 3
Court and the Criminal
Justice System
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
7pm – 10pm
Canmore Courthouse
Michael Ewenson
Join our Crown Prosecutor,
as he demystifies the criminal justice process. Michael will
walk participants through the court process beginning with the
laying of charges and concluding with sentencing. |
Session 8
Property Crimes and Self
Care
Wednesday, November 14,
2007 7pm – 10pm
Canmore Recreation Centre
Cst. Kevin Misiwich, Pat
Doucette
Cst Misiwich is a member
of the Banff RCMP and will discuss the best ways to prevent a
break and enter from occurring. How can you look after yourself
when you have been involved in a stressful and difficult
situation? Pat Doucette is a Registered Psychologist practicing
in the Bow Valley. |
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Session 4
Stalking and Harassment,
Peace Bonds
and Protection Orders
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
7pm – 10pm
Banff YWCA
Cst. Eric Nelson
Cst Nelson is a member of
the Calgary Police Service’s, Domestic Conflict Unit. This
session provides a profile of harassers, stalkers and discusses
how victims can be assisted through this period. Additional
information will be provided on the types of protection orders
that are available to victims. |
Session 9
Suicide Intervention
Training
November 24 – 25, 2007 9am
– 5pm
Rimrock Resort Hotel
Linda Scurr, Leta Hart
Learn how to recognize and
assess the risk of suicide, intervene effectively and help
individual’s access community resources. This two day workshop
will provide caregivers of all backgrounds the skills to provide
emergency suicide intervention. |
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Session 5
Domestic Abuse
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
7pm – 10pm
AADAC Office, Canmore
Janet Wagner
Learn how to
provide information and assistance to individuals in abusive
situations from our internationally renowned presenter. Janet’s
company, Exploring Solutions, provides counseling for those in
abusive situations and does extensive training for those in the
field of domestic violence. |
Bow Valley Victim
Services Association
760-0197
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