Prevention of Violence Against Women Week in BC (April 16 to 22) provides the opportunity to amplify the message there is no future for violence against women in our communities.
It’s also a reminder how important it is for survivors of violence to connect with the most appropriate services, resources and supports to help escape every form of violence and recover from their damaging impacts.
RCMP victim services provides 24/7 support and crisis response within Greater Trail with a program that helps make those connections that best suit the needs of the client. It also works closely with community based victim services at the Trail Family and Individual Resource Society (FAIR).
FAIR is a non-profit that specializes in supporting victims of sexual or relationship violence, to provide survivors with comprehensive and collaborative response.
“You don’t need police involvement to get emotional or practical support and information from us,” says Jenn Penney, program manager of Trail RCMP victim services.
“No matter how severe the crime, traumatic incident, or tragedy, we provide the assistance you need to prevent further trauma. We also make sure that you understand your rights as a victim, provide information on how the criminal justice system works, offer support throughout the court process, and connect you with the financial supports available to you as a victim of crime.”
On Thursday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. you can join them for a free barbecue lunch at Ferraro Foods in Trail and take part in the Clothesline Project. The annual event is designed to raise awareness on violence against women. A powerful display of t-shirts will be painted and displayed, created by survivors of violence and abuse. There will also be agency resource tables on display for the public to view, gather information, and ask questions.
To find out more about RCMP victim services log onto https://rdkb.com/Public-Safety/Victim-Services. You can find out the types of traumatic experiences they can help with as well as the referrals, emotional support, court services and information we provide