AASAS Happenings:

On May 8 and 9^th in Edmonton the leadership from the network of 12 sexual assault services across Alberta met for their bi-annual in-person meeting. This Senior Leadership Committee (SLC) is a collaborative network with representatives from:

The Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services
Saffron Centre in Sherwood Park
The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre in Red Deer
The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse
The Association for Communities Against Abuse in Stettler
Medicine Hat Sexual Assault Response Committee
Lethbridge Sexual Violence Action Committee
Region 7 Sexual Assault Services based out of Bonnyville
Lloydminster Sexual Assault and Information Centre
Family Crisis Society Sexual Assault Program in Fort McMurray
PACE Sexual Assault Centre in Grande Prairie
The University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre

For more information on AASAS membership please click here .

In addition to the bi-annual Senior Leadership Committee meeting meeting, AASAS held a First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training™ with Participants from the AASAS Board of Directors, representatives from Alberta Human Services and Alberta Justice and Solicitor General.

AASAS Member Agency Initiatives:

Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)

Congratulations to one of the pioneers of sexual assault services in Alberta, the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE), who is celebrating 40 years of service. 40 years of support, healing and dedication.

SAVE THE DATE: Please join SACE on June 18th as they celebrate their 40th anniversary of providing sexual assault services and support to the City of Edmonton and surrounding communities. Everyone is welcome at their Open House from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. For more information please contact SACE here.

Region 7 Sexual Assault Services (R7SAS) – Bonnyville

AASAS is thrilled with the addition of its most recent member, and newly formed sexual assault centre, in Bonnyville: Region 7 Sexual Assault Services. Below are some words from their Executive Director, Cheryl Bujold.

Region 7 Sexual Assault Services (R7SAS) is excited to begin serving the North East regions of Alberta; providing services and programs to Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Elk Point, St. Paul, Lac La Biche, First Nations Communities, and Métis Nations.

Our goal is to provide survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse and their families the counselling, treatment services and support necessary for them to move through the healing process to recovery. Additionally, we aim to serve our communities by offering information and education on the many issues of sexual assault and sexual abuse.

We achieve our goals by: 1) offering specialized counselling support and psycho-educational information, 2) delivering educational resources to the community by offering information, consultations, advice and referrals, as well as specialized information sessions, 3) creating outreach services that are accessible and available to our clients, 4) supporting and helping clients navigate through the police and criminal justice processes, 5) advocating for clients by promoting inter-agency communication and information sharing, and making necessary referrals; and, 6) building a volunteer program that provides meaningful opportunities for community members to become involved in building awareness about sexual assault and sexual abuse

For more information please contact us at (780) 815-4456 or cbujold@region7sas.ca

Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre in Red Deer

May 28^th is the official Day of Respect.

Mayor Tara Veer of Red Deer, in partnership with Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre, declared May 28^th as the official Day of Respect. The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre and the City of Red Deer believe that by promoting Respect in their community, together they have the potential to reduce sexual assault.

Fort McMurray Family Crisis Society: Sexual Assault Program

Fort McMurray Family Crisis Society's 3rd Annual Tournament of Hope at Miskanaw Golf Club at MacDonald Island Park, June 5, 2015. To enter a team or to learn about sponsorship opportunities please click here.

Medicine Hat Sexual Assault Response Committee (SARC)

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

The Southeastern Alberta Sexual Assault Response Committee (SARC) is organizing the 7th annual international men’s march “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” as part of the Spectrum Sunshine Festival in Medicine Hat on June 6, 2015. To find out more or to register please click here.

Association for Communities Against Abuse (Stettler, AB – ACAA)