Victim Services Alberta

Hello to all Coordinators, We are once again checking on the pulse of the members in our Association. Over the past several years we have been doing a Personnel Survey, this is the fourth year that we have used the Survey Monkey Platform in order to assist us in collecting and compiling the data in [...]

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 21 April 2013   Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement marking National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, taking place from April 21 to 27, 2013: “Our Government fully recognizes the devastating impact that violent crime has on [...]

We All Have a Role The 8th annual National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (NVCAW) will be commemorated across Canada from April 21 to 27, 2013. The theme that has been chosen for NVCAW 2013 is: We All Have a Role. This theme recognizes that: Criminal justice providers play a role in reaching out to [...]

Volunteer Advocates are highly trained, committed to ongoing learning, and undergo an enhanced police security check. Basic qualifications: Police Enhanced Security Clearance Ability to manage one’s own emotions during high stress situations Maintain confidentiality in accordance with program policy Excellent communication skills Integrity Attend al mandatory training sessions Desire to assist victims of crime and tragedy [...]

The APBVSA has received recent requests for use of “A proud member of” and the Victim Services Alberta logo on ID tags for outside of the Detachment. The average price including setup is up to $15.00 per card. If there is enough interest, and our Membership would benefit from the APBVSA being able to print cards, [...]

UNSUNG HEROES I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 1,800 front line, victim service volunteers in Alberta who made sure, over the holidays that those affected by crime and tragedy in their respective communities, were not alone. These dedicated volunteers were called away from their own families and holiday celebrations to be [...]