Entries by Team Member

CASASC awarded with Inspiration Award

The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) is the recipient of a provincial award recognizing leadership in sexual violence prevention. CASASC team members attended the Inspiration Awards ceremony for Edmonton, central and northern Alberta at Government House in Edmonton on April 4. A total of nine Inspiration Awards were presented by the Ministry of […]

This Is What I Was Wearing When It Happened

In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) and two third-year BScN students of RDC partnered together for This is What I Was Wearing When It Happened, a reflection event. The thought provoking exhibit was held on March 8 at the Forum in Red Deer College. The purpose of […]

Alberta Government announces more funding for sexual assault support centres

The Alberta Government is expanding front-line services across the province with a $8.1 million investment in the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS), to ensure survivors who take the brave step to come forward have the supports they need. This funding announcement was made on March 7 in Edmonton. As part of the AASAS […]

You have the right

You have the right to be yourself. You have the right to take all the time you need to heal. You have the right to love and be loved again. You have the right to say no but you also have the right to say yes. Take a deep breath and remember to live. Healing […]

Be patient with healing

Through my experience with sexual assault I have found an inner strength that I have never knew existed. With determination I refused to be the victim and pull the blankets over my head and hide. Being sexually abused is not my fault. Be patient with the healing, if taking it day-to-day is overwhelming, take it […]

Only a crayon

I only have a crayon to write with but here is what I want to say… I am brave I am beautiful I am smart I am strong I will never give up and I will overcome any obstacle standing in my way.

Thoughtful Films at Red Deer Justice Film Festival

The 10th annual Red Deer Justice Film Festival (RDJFF) was held from January 25 to 27. The festival was held at the Welikolad Event Centre and showcased 12 films. RDJFF is a non-profit event run through sponsorship and donations. It is also free to the public. The vision of the festival is promote awareness of […]