Welcome back to CASASC Connections. This is a space where we provide updates on our services, programs and all things CASASC for the month of August.

 

Community Reach Questionnaire

We have put together a quick 2 min questionnaire and are asking for your support in filling it out.

We are looking to gather an understanding of Sexual Violence service knowledge from frontline staff who are often in positions of support with clients and community members. Please share with all staff and volunteers at your organization, as we seek to gather the scope of our services across all central Albertan communities.

No personal information is collected, we appreciate all who can find a few minutes to provide their input.

Participate here

 

Community Booths

Come visit us around Central Alberta this summer. Our Education and Awareness team will be at a variety of open-to-public events.

August 11 @ Lacombe Farmers Market

August 17 @ Red Deer Downtown Market

August 23 @ Town of Penhold Discovery Night

August 27 @ CASASC Poker Rally Fundraiser (Bower Ponds, RD)

September 29 @ Seniors Information Fair (Collicutt Centre, RD)

October 5 @ Mental Illness Awareness Week (RD Polytech)

October 20, Consent Booth @ RD Polytech

 

RIDE FOR RESPECT – AUGUST 27

August 27, 2022 @ Bower Ponds, Red Deer

Motorcycle Poker Rally Roll Out @ 11 am

Live Events from 11am – 4 p.m.

We are just under a month away from our first ever motorcycle poker rally fundraiser. Have you blocked the day off in your calendar yet?

Visit the Ride for Respect page for more information on the event and to get involved.

–           Register your motorcycle to participate in the poker run across Central Alberta.

–           Seeking individuals for vendors, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities

–           Purchase 50/50 tickets

Don’t have a motorcycle to join in the poker rally? No worries, a full day of events at Bower Ponds has been planned – BBQ, live bands, beer gardens, vendor street, silent auction and child friendly activities.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Ride for Respect

We are looking for volunteers for many of the day’s events like 50/50 sales, floaters, set-up, kids zone, and beer gardens. We are especially looking for volunteers to be at the three poker rally stops in Eckville, Sylvan Lake and Spruce View.

Consider signing up with a friend or a group, if you are able to support this great event in a volunteer capacity. You won’t be disappointed. The day is guaranteed to be full of fun, music, laughter and of course motorcycles. Visit the volunteer page for more volunteer information.

 

VENDORS WELCOME – Vendors Street

We are looking for vendors who would love to have a table/booth at our Ride for Respect fundraiser event.

Vendor spots are still available. If you or someone you know has a small business/retail items for sale and is looking to support a great cause and promote their business, please reach out to Tammy at tbarbour@casasc.ca or visit the Vendor Street Registration page.

Vendors Street spots are available with a $100 vendor fee and for retail only. No food or produce sales are permitted.

If the vendor fee is a challenge, a donation of an equivalently priced item for our silent auction may also be accepted.

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY – Ride for Respect

Join our first ever Ride for Respect Fundraiser by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities are available at different tiers of financial support, through gift-in-kind donations to our silent auction, or by volunteering at the event.

We’d love to have you and your business be a part of our team with this one-of-a-kind opportunity to support the well-being and care of Central Albertans.

Visit our Sponsorship Opportunities page or the Volunteer Page for details.

 

LIVE VIRTUAL 50/50

We have launched our live, virtual 50/50 fundraiser! Get your tickets toady for a chance to win up to $10,000.

Tickets available until August 31. Snag one here

 

Virtual Learning Series

Our virtual learning series will be continuing all year long. Please join us for each month as we hosting various free + virtual education lessons for the community.

 

What happens on a 24/7 Sexual Violence Helpline (60min)

Join us for an informal session about operating and volunteering on a 24/7 Sexual Violence Helpline. Use this opportunity to learn about the helpline and how you can utilize it in your community/workplace. Hear what it takes to volunteer on a help line. Help us share this free resource out to our Alberta community.

Tue, Sept 13 @ 5-6pm MST

Tue, Oct 18 @ 6-7pm MST

Visit the link for session dates and times and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/390733202527 

 

Ask the Expert – Parenting and Sexualized Behaviour Support Virtual Session (August 24)

Wed, Aug 24 @ 4 – 5 p.m. MST

Visit the link for session dates and times and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/306744500057

 

Services + Programs at CASASC (30 min)

Aug 25, 9 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/305069279427

 

Introduction to Sexual Violence (60 min)

Aug 11, 10 a.m.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/305057193277

 

Supporting Disclosures (45 min)

Aug 16, 9:30 a.m.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/305060773987

 

Consent 101 (60 min)

Aug 9, 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/305082248217

 

iRespect Music Playlists

Need something fun and easy to listen to this summer, try our iRespect Music Playlists!

iRespect Playlist vol 1.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4thA0v1Nofj1ElJRYGpqnI?si=6bf368030a524676

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQcKuitYvrVI2ootFe7TVfN7IefH9g-_

iRespect Playlist vol 2.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IDD4SlFgdCAFRcEtvKSCO?si=86c880b009b04579

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQcKuitYvrWbFQNvzYSf4DY-Txc4iIQW

 

Reminder

A friendly reminder to be respectful of your relationships and interactions, that consent is even more important as we increase our socialization with others and place ourselves back into public settings, where opportunities that challenge our consent knowledge will become more frequent.

Consider refreshing your consent knowledge and skills, having a conversation with your partner and friends about your boundaries, and keeping consent front of mind. Be a good friend and keep your eyes open, don’t let your friends make harmful choices and disregard someone else’s consent.

Have a safe summer!

 

 

Programs + Services

 

24 Hour Sexual Violence Help Line

1-866-956-1099 www.casasc.ca

Available through phone, text or webchat – We provide 24/7 confidential and anonymous support and a friendly conversation with the end goal being information, support and referrals.

*URGENT need for online + virtual volunteers – email ewillmer@casasc.ca

We are in immediate need of volunteers to join our 24/7 help line, with shifts on phone call and text/web chat.

Looking for minimum of five volunteers who can take one or two shifts a month with our helpline. Evening and weekend support is a bonus.

Using an eight-hour shift-based schedule the help line volunteers provide a listening ear, supportive conversation and resource referrals to children, youth and adults who are in need of support. Previous education and training are not needed. Seeking respectful, caring and supportive individuals.

 

Counselling

Counselling can be accessed Monday – Friday and does not require a referral or special circumstances. Individuals can call the main office to start their counselling journey anytime at 403-340-1124.

• Sessions are offered in-person, through secure video chat or by phone
• Waitlist is approximately two months
• We have a session cap of 15 sessions
• One-on-one and group counselling
• Sexualized Behaviour Support counselling

Adult clients: Call the main admin line. An intake appointment will be booked with our Intake Worker, then you will be set up with a counsellor.

Child/youth clients: We will need to ensure consent forms are in place (both parents or legal documentation) and the same process will happen – an intake appointment is booked, followed by appointments with one of the child counsellors.

 

Kinship Intervention Program (KIP)

bdunlop@casasc.ca

KIP offers a combination of early intervention practices and a community-based approach, integrating anyone in the youth’s support network or community

Available to any Indigenous youth (age 6 -17) who exhibits sexualized behaviour concerns or engages in “sexual acting out” or who has experienced sexual violence. The program works collaboratively with the youth’s family and elders.

KIP builds relationships throughout Central Alberta with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous service providers and communities. We can provide in-person mental health services for Indigenous youth and adults, including crisis intervention and remote counselling services.

KIP information and community connection sessions are available by request. Email us to learn more.

 

Police, Community + Court Support

For more info email courtsupport@casasc.ca

The CASASC Police, Community + Court Support program is your safe place. We are dedicated to being that place where you work through your options, navigate the system, and process a traumatic experience. Our support workers are here to listen and support you while you are considering or navigating the criminal justice system. We are advocates and sources of information for you – that safe guiding presence throughout the process.

The Community + Court Support Program is available to anyone (age 16+) who has experienced sexual violence. You’d don’t need to be an existing CASASC counselling client.

No matter where you are in your healing journey, or whether you choose to report, the Police, Community + Court Support Program is here to provide:

• Support, information, and advocacy. No legal services or advice is provided
• Can discuss options for legal advice and provide resources and referrals
• Information about reporting, the court process and court preparation
• Accompaniment to report and/or court proceedings
• Assistance with filling out forms and applications

*Ask us about the SUPPORTIVE REPORTING option

 

Education – Prevention and Awareness

education@casasc.ca

The new school year is just around the corner. Connect today to bring our prevention education programs to our schools.

Delivered by our award-winning Education team (recipients of the 2022 Inspiration Award for Sexual Violence Prevention) and with a full contingent of six school programs for grades Kindergarten to 12.

Helping to support the current CALM outcomes and new AB Education K-6 curriculum, our education programs are prevention focused and help to build personal safety and healthy relationship skills for all students.

Our presentations our available at no cost to schools and communities across Central Alberta and can be delivered in-person and virtually.

 

Let’s connect

Follow us on our social pages to stay updated with what we are up to

• TikTok @CASASC5
• Twitter @CASASC2
• Facebook @CASASCRD
• Instagram @CASASC3

 

Welcome back to CASASC Connections. This is a space where we provide updates on our services, programs and all things CASASC for the month of June.

 

24 Hour Sexual Violence Help Line

1-866-956-1099 www.casasc.ca

Available through phone, text or webchat – We provide 24/7 confidential and anonymous support and a friendly conversation with the end goal being information, support and referrals.

In May the help line received 118 contacts. The SART team responded to 4 calls.

We anticipate that our Help Line and SART programs will be busier over the summer months. With communities opening up to visitors and locals, being able to get outdoors and spend time socializing with friends, opportunities that challenge our consent knowledge will become more frequent.

A friendly reminder to be respectful of your relationships and interactions. Consent is even more important as we increase our socialization with others and place ourselves back into public settings.

Consider refreshing your consent knowledge and skills. Have a conversation with your partner and friends about your boundaries, and keeping consent front of mind. Be a good friend and keep your eyes open. Don’t let your friends make harmful choices and disregard someone else’s consent.

*URGENT need for Volunteers

email ewillmer@casasc.ca

We are in immediate need of volunteers to join our 24/7 help line, with shifts on phone call and text/web chat. Our volunteer pool has decreased over the last few months and with an expected increased in public accessing this support line over the summer months our ability to support the influx of calls is in jeopardy.

Using a shift-based schedule the 24/7 help line volunteers provide a listening ear, supportive conversation and resource referrals to children, youth and adults who are in need of support. Previous education and training is not needed. Seeking respectful, caring and supportive individuals.

 

Education – Prevention and Awareness

education@casasc.ca

Do you have summer child + youth programming? We work year-round and have openings this summer to deliver some interactive lessons at your camps and programs.

Adult learning is super beneficial to the development of healthy relationships of our children and students. Role modeling and reinforcing positive messages and behaviours can have some of the greatest impact on the respectful relationships of our students.  Consider reaching out, we’re happy to have basic, advanced, supportive and discussion-based presentations with you.

Connect today to bring us in.

 

Community Booths
Come visit us around Central Alberta this June. Our education and awareness team will be at a variety of open-to-public events.

June 16, 11:00am @ Innisfail FCSS Info Fair
June 23 @ Lacombe Farmers Market
June 30 @ Innisfail Indoor Farmers Market

 

Virtual Learning Series

The CASASC Spring/Summer e-learning series is back. For the months of June to August CASASC will be hosting various free + virtual education lessons for the community.

Services & Programs at CASASC (30 min)

A short session overviewing the programs and services available at CASASC.

For June – August dates and to register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/services-programs-of-the-central-alberta-sexual-assault-support-centre-tickets-305069279427

Introduction to Sexual Violence (60 min)

A public awareness and education presentation that introduces, and highlights, definitions and concepts related to sexual violence. We will discuss dispelling myths and stereotypes, talk about victim blaming, the realities of sexual violence and a brief understanding of supporting disclosures.

For June – August dates and to register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-sexual-violence-presentation-tickets-305057193277

Supporting Disclosures (45 min)

This session will help to enhance our skills and knowledge around supporting disclosures of sexual violence. An overview of the fundamentals of responding to and supporting disclosure of sexual assault and abuse from children, youth and adults. Learn some key messages and legal obligations when it comes to reporting child abuse.

For June – August dates and to register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/supporting-disclosures-of-sexual-violence-tickets-305060773987

Consent 101 (60 min)

Join us as we overview basics about consent to sexual activity, key focus on conversations for youth and young people. This program can help you talk about consent with youth and can also help us understand the role of consent in healthy relationships. Definitions, laws + ages of consent, sexting and healthy intimate partner relationships will be some of the information covered.

For June – August dates and to register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/consent-101-tickets-305082248217

Activity Sharing – Teaching Prevention Education, Grades K-7 (60 min)

Join our Education team as they share a few activities you can do with children and youth to engage them in prevention education conversations. We will explain how to use the activities, provide you with access to the digital materials, practice delivery as needed and answer any additional questions. Activities geared for class sized groups of children/youth however can be adapted to individual conversations.

• Body Parts Bingo (Grade K-4)
• Body “bubble” Boundary (Grade 4-6)
• Emotion Statues (Grade 4-6)
• Diversity Unicorn (Grade 5-7)

For June – August dates and to register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/activity-sharing-teaching-prevention-education-in-grades-k-7-tickets-305087634327

 

Ask the Expert – Parenting and Sexualized Behaviour Support Virtual Session (June 29)

From June to August CASASC will be offering a free, virtual session with our sexualized behaviour and child therapy counsellor. Open to the public, parents and those who work with children and youth, this session will give you helpful tools and the space to have discussions with our counsellor about any issues or concerns. You are not alone, we are here to support.

June 29 @ 4-5 p.m.
Visit the link here session dates and times and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/306744500057

 

Counselling

Counselling can be accessed Monday – Friday and does not require a referral or special circumstances. Individuals can call the main office to start their counselling journey anytime at 403-340-1124.

• Sessions are offered in-person, through secure video chat or by phone
• Waitlist is approximately two months
• We have a session cap of 15 sessions

Adult clients: Call the main admin line. An intake appointment will be booked with our Intake Worker, then you will be set up with a counsellor.

Child/youth clients: We will need to ensure consent forms are in place (both parents or legal documentation) and the same process will happen – an intake appointment is booked, followed by appointments with one of the child counsellors.

 

Kinship Intervention Program (KIP)

KIP offers a combination of early intervention practices and a community-based approach, integrating anyone in the youth’s support network or community.

Available to any Indigenous youth (age 6 -17) who exhibits sexualized behaviour concerns or engages in “sexual acting out” or who has experienced sexual violence. The program works collaboratively with the youth’s family and elders.

KIP builds relationships throughout Central Alberta with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous service providers and communities. We can provide in-person mental health services for Indigenous youth and adults, including crisis intervention and remote counselling services.

 

Police, Community + Court Support

For more info email courtsupport@casasc.ca

The CASASC Police, Community + Court Support program is your safe place. We are dedicated to being that place where you work through your options, navigate the system, and process a traumatic experience. Our support workers are here to listen and support you while you are considering or navigating the criminal justice system. We are advocates and sources of information for you – that safe guiding presence throughout the process.

The Community + Court Support Program is available to anyone (age 16+) who has experienced sexual violence. You’d don’t need to be an existing CASASC client.

No matter where you are in your healing journey, or whether you choose to report, the Police, Community + Court Support Program is here to provide:

• Support, information, and advocacy. No legal services or advice is provided
• Can discuss options for legal advice and provide resources and referrals
• Information about reporting, the court process and court preparation
• Accompaniment to report and/or court proceedings
• Assistance with filling out forms and applications

*Ask us about the SUPPORTIVE REPORTING option

 

Only Yes Means Yes consent campaign

Have you seen our “Only Yes Means Yes” posters around your community?

YES!  – consider taking a picture and sharing it with us so we can show are appreciation and support!

NO! – If you know a great place for the posters lets us know and we’ll make a connection and start the conversation.

When it comes to consent, Only Yes Means Yes!

Read more about the poster campaign here: https://casasc.ca/only-yes-means-yes-when-it-comes-to-consent/

 

Let’s connect

Follow us on our social pages to stay updated with what we are up to

• Twitter @CASASC2
• Facebook @CASASCRD
• Instagram @CASASC3

Welcome back to CASASC Connections. This is a space where we provide updates on our services, programs and all things CASASC for the month of April.

 

Clinical/Counselling

Counselling can be accessed Monday – Friday and does not require a referral or special circumstances. Individuals can call the main office to start their counselling journey anytime at 403-340-1124.

• Sessions are offered in-person, through secure video chat or by phone
• Waitlist is approximately two months
• We have a session cap of 15 sessions

Adult clients: Call the main admin line. An intake appointment will be booked with our Intake Worker, then you will be set up with a counsellor.

Child/youth clients: We will need to ensure consent forms are in place (both parents or legal documentation) and the same process will happen – an intake appointment is booked, followed by appointments with one of the child counsellors.

 

Kinship Intervention Program (KIP)

KIP offers a combination of early intervention practices and a community-based approach, integrating anyone in the youth’s support network or community.

Available to any Indigenous youth (age 6 -17) who exhibits sexualized behaviour concerns or engages in “sexual acting out” or who has experienced sexual violence. The program works collaboratively with the youth’s family and elders.

KIP builds relationships throughout Central Alberta with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous service providers and communities. We can provide in-person mental health services for Indigenous youth and adults, including crisis intervention and remote counselling services.

 

24 Hour Sexual Violence Help Line

1-866-956-1099 www.casasc.ca

Available through phone, text or webchat – We provide 24/7 confidential and anonymous support and a friendly conversation with the end goal being information, support and referrals.

In March the help line received 148 plus contacts. The SART team responded to six calls.

Volunteers Needed – email casasc@casasc.ca

Join our team. We continue to accept applications for virtual and remote volunteers on the 24/7 Help Line.

 

Police, Community + Court Support

For more info email courtsupport@casasc.ca

The CASASC Police, Community + Court Support program is your safe place. We are dedicated to being that place where you work through your options, navigate the system, and process a traumatic experience. Our support workers are here to listen and support you while you are considering or navigating the criminal justice system. We are advocates and sources of information for you – that safe guiding presence throughout the process.

The Community + Court Support Program is available to anyone (age 16+) who has experienced sexual violence. You’d don’t need to be an existing CASASC client.

No matter where you are in your healing journey, or whether you choose to report, the Police, Community + Court Support Program is here to provide:

• Support, information, and advocacy. No legal services or advice is provided
• Can discuss options for legal advice and provide resources and referrals
• Information about reporting, the court process and court preparation
• Accompaniment to report and/or court proceedings
• Assistance with filling out forms and applications

*Ask us about the SUPPORTIVE REPORTING option

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week is coming in up May. Stay tuned for more details on the virtual event May 18.

 

Education – Prevention and Awareness

education@casasc.ca

Consultation sessions are available for community workers, schools and teachers who are looking to build their classroom content and curriculum for next school year. Consider reaching out to our Education team to support your lesson planning. Our prevention education content for Grades K-12 fits many areas in Alberta Health and Life Skills as well as CALM curriculum outcomes.

We’d be happy to connect with other organizations, presentations and programs you are bringing into your classes as well to make sure our content doesn’t overlap and can together provides a well-rounded set of lessons for your students.

Have summer child + youth programming? We work year-round and have opening this summer to deliver some interactive lessons at your camps and programs. Connect today to book us in.

 

Let’s connect

Follow us on our social pages to stay updated with what we are up to

• Twitter @CASASC2
• Facebook @CASASCRD
• Instagram @CASASC3

 

Did You Know?

• May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM) and we’re asking for your support. Stay tuned for more information about our hosted events in May and join in.
• Community consultations are available. Our Education and Awareness team is happy to connect with you about sexual violence awareness, SVAM and social action planning. We provide free PD opportunities and information to help support staff and client knowledge of sexual violence resources and prevention strategies.
• Don’t be caught off guard. Learn about sexual violence services so that you can support when called upon. You’ll never know you need us, until you do.
• Sexual violence remains a problem in Canada. Forty-five per cent of adult Albertans have experienced some type of sexual abuse in their lifetime. That is almost one in every two Albertans.
• In Alberta, two in three women and one in three men have experienced sexual abuse in their lifetime. In a 2019 study, 67 per cent of Albertans indicated knowing a survivor of sexual abuse, with 53 per cent having personally supported a survivor.

 

Youth Opportunity – Seeking Poster Ideas

What would you like to see on a consent-related OYMY poster? What does consent look like and sounds like for youth?

Do you know a creative youth? We are looking to expand our campaign with new poster variations, and we’d love to hear your ideas. Let us know what you would like to see on a consent poster, your ideas, specific wording or your thoughts on a different target audience.  Or try your hand at designing a new look for our posters.

Poster ideas, designs and messages should focus on what consent can sound & look like? Remember, consent is not just for sexual activity.

Email your ideas and designs to education@casasc.ca

 

Virtual Learning Series

The CASASC Spring/Summer e-learning series is back. For the months of May to August CASASC will be hosting various free + virtual education lessons for the community.

 

Services & Programs at CASASC (30 min)

A short session overviewing the programs and services available at CASASC.

For May – August dates and to register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/services-programs-of-the-central-alberta-sexual-assault-support-centre-tickets-305069279427

 

Introduction to Sexual Violence (60 min)

A public awareness and education presentation that introduces, and highlights, definitions and concepts related to sexual violence. We will discuss dispelling myths and stereotypes, talk about victim blaming, the realities of sexual violence and a brief understanding of supporting disclosures.

For May – August dates and to register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-sexual-violence-presentation-tickets-305057193277

 

Supporting Disclosures (45 min)

This session will help to enhance our skills and knowledge around supporting disclosures of sexual violence. An overview of the fundamentals of responding to and supporting disclosure of sexual assault and abuse from children, youth and adults. Learn some key messages and legal obligations when it comes to reporting child abuse.

For May – August dates and to register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/supporting-disclosures-of-sexual-violence-tickets-305060773987

 

Consent 101 (60 min)

Join us as we overview basics about consent to sexual activity, key focus on conversations for youth and young people. This program can help you talk about consent with youth and can also help us understand the role of consent in healthy relationships. Definitions, laws + ages of consent, sexting and healthy intimate partner relationships will be some of the information covered.

For May – August dates and to register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/consent-101-tickets-305082248217

 

Activity Sharing – Teaching Prevention Education, Grades K-7 (60 min)

Join our Education team as they share a few activities you can do with children and youth to engage them in prevention education conversations. We will explain how to use the activities, provide you with access to the digital materials, practice delivery as needed and answer any additional questions. Activities geared for class sized groups of children/youth however can be adapted to individual conversations.

• Body Parts Bingo (Grade K-4)
• Body “bubble” Boundary (Grade 4-6)
• Emotion Statues (Grade 4-6)
• Diversity Unicorn (Grade 5-7)

For May – August dates and to register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/activity-sharing-teaching-prevention-education-in-grades-k-7-tickets-305087634327

 

Welcome back to CASASC Connections. This is a space where we provide updates on our services, programs and all things CASASC.

 

Clinical/Counselling

Counselling can be accessed Monday – Friday and does not require a referral or special circumstances. Individuals can call the main office to start their counselling journey anytime at 403-340-1124.

• Sessions are offered in-person, through secure video chat or by phone
• Masks are required for in-person sessions
• Masks are required for in-person sessions

Adult clients: Call the main admin line. An intake appointment will be booked with our Intake Worker, then you will be set up with a counsellor. We have a session cap of 15 counselling sessions.

Child/youth clients: We will need to ensure consent forms are in place (both parents or legal documentation) and the same process will happen – an intake appointment is booked, followed by appointments with one of the child counsellors.

 

Kinship Intervention Program (KIP)

KIP offers a combination of early intervention practices and a community-based approach, integrating anyone in the youth’s support network or community.

Available to any Indigenous youth (age 6 -17) who exhibits sexualized behaviour concerns or engages in “sexual acting out” or who has experienced sexual violence. The program works collaboratively with the youth’s family and elders.

KIP builds relationships throughout Central Alberta with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous service providers and communities. We can provide in-person mental health services for Indigenous youth and adults, including crisis intervention and remote counselling services.

 

24 Hour Sexual Violence Help Line

1-866-956-1099 www.casasc.ca

Available through call, text or webchat – We provide 24/7 confidential and anonymous support and a friendly conversation with the end goal being information, support and referrals.

The month of January saw 186 contacts with the help line. We supported 3 individuals in the hospital.

Volunteer Opportunities – email casasc@casasc.ca

Join our team. We continue to accept applications for virtual and remote volunteers on the 24/7 Help Line and an on-site admin/reception volunteer.

 

Police, Community + Court Support

For more info email courtsupport@casasc.ca

The CASASC Police, Community + Court Support program is your safe place. We are dedicated to being that place where you work through your options, navigate the system, and process a traumatic experience. Our support workers are here to listen and support you while you are considering or navigating the criminal justice system. We are advocates and sources of information for you – that safe guiding presence throughout the process.

The Community + Court Support Program is available to anyone (age 16+) who has experienced sexual violence. You’d don’t need to be an existing CASASC client.

No matter where you are in your healing journey, or whether you choose to report, the Police, Community + Court Support Program is here to provide:

• Support, information, and advocacy. No legal services or advice is provided
• Can discuss options for legal advice and provide resources and referrals
• Information about reporting, the court process and court preparation
• Accompaniment to report and/or court proceedings
• Assistance with filling out forms and applications

*Ask us about our SUPPORTIVE REPORTING option

 

Education – Prevention and Awareness

education@casasc.ca

With the ongoing COVID realities, we understand school and community capacity to provide in-person prevention education programming may be very limited. Facilitation from outside organizations and in-person presentations may not be possible.

We have opened our education schedules to provide immediate, no cost, virtual presentations to youth from Grades 5 – 12 covering a variety of prevention education topics. Consider hosting a session for your students and youth.

Visit https://casasc.ca/education/ for program details. Choose an already developed presentation or let us know a topic of particular interest as we can build a program around your needs.

Email us with your interested program/topics, grade/ages, dates and times and one of our team members will get back to you ASAP.

 

Let’s connect

Follow us on our social pages to stay updated with what we are up to

• Twitter @CASASC2
• Facebook @CASASCRD
• Instagram @CASASC3

 

Community Connections

Custom Pink iRespect t-shirt available

A small stock of our limited-edition pink iRespect t-shirts are now available for a $20 cash/credit donation at our main office, located in downtown Red Deer.

First come basis. Stop by today to get your very own pink shirt to wear this coming Pink Shirt Day on February 23.

Limited sizes and a very small number of women’s and men’s shirts available.

 

Pink Shirt Day – February 23

Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 23rd. This is a day to celebrate the bullying prevention initiatives schools, communities and students do all year.

CASASC would like to offer our support to schools and community by providing a free document of Pink Shirt Day activities, inspiration and colouring pages.

Click the link below to access the Pink Shirt Day School Activity Guide and colouring pages which will allow you to engage students in all grades with bullying prevention-themed activities and opportunities throughout the month of February. Have your efforts this month come together on Pink Shirt Day or another day of your choosing.

Primary prevention is a passion here at CASASC which includes bullying behaviour prevention education. Please take this Pink Shirt Day document as our way of supporting all our Central Alberta communities, schools and students in their efforts to continue building healthy relationships, students and schools.

Pink Shirt Day

Did You Know?

• Our education team provides presentations on bullying behaviour prevention and building healthy interpersonal relationships between peers.
• To help prevent any form of violence there are many safe, simple, and non-scary conversations, topics and behaviour discussions we need to have with children and youth first. CASASC educators can help.
• We have a selection of support documents including tip sheets, movies and storybooks that can be used to facilitate conversations with children and youth. Connect with us to get these helpful resources.

 

Ask an Expert – Parenting + Sexualized Behaviour Conversations with our clinical expert

Join us for an informal session with our Child Therapist to learn information related to parenting and supporting children and youth who display concerning sexualized behaviours.

OR join us to discuss a situation or behaviour your child/youth is engaging in, get some advice on what is developmentally appropriate, how to support and respond.

Find more info here

 

Seeking Poster Ideas – Only Yes Means Yes campaign

Have you seen our Only Yes Means Yes (OYMY) posters around your community? What would you like to see on a consent-related OYMY poster?

We are looking to expand the campaign with new poster variations, and we’d love to hear your ideas. Let us know what you would like to see on a consent poster, your ideas, specific wording or your thoughts on a different target audience.  Or try your hand at designing a new look for our posters.

Poster ideas, designs and messages should focus on what consent can sound & look like? Remember, consent is not just for sexual activity.

Email your ideas and designs to education@casasc.ca