The fourth annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes campaign put on by Pace takes place in Grande Prairie today. The event asks participants to walk a mile in high-heeled shoes to bring awareness to issues of sexual violence. https://everythinggp.com/2019/05/30/the-2019-walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-campaign-struts-through-the-swan-city/
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It’s graduation season and this one’s gone to the dogs. The 2019 Dogs with Wings graduating class of 10 was celebrated Sunday with a commencement ceremony at the Chateau Louis Conference Centre. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dogs-wings-grads-2019-1.5150715
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With the help of PACE Grande Prairie and a number of provincial agencies, Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence officially launched on Monday. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/55656/pace-grande-prairie-helps-launch-albertas-one-line-for-sexual-violence/
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Pace Community Support in Grande Prairie is gearing up to help launch Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence. The widget, which will be available through the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services website as of May 6th, will be a vital point of contact for those who need help. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/55173/pace-set-to-help-launch-albertas-one-line-for-sexual-violence
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Cpl. Michelle Mosher with the Grande Prairie RCMP described herself as “honoured” after her admission to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. Mosher was the only member of the Alberta RCMP to receive the distinction for 2017-18. She was also the only constable on the list of 40
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Three notable women got the spotlight at this year’s Women of Influence Awards ceremony at Teresa Sargent Hall Friday. Kelly Benning, Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo and Jamie Tissington were honoured for their community leadership, innovation and engagement. https://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/news/local-news/women-of-influence-awards-three-local-leaders-recognized
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The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams claims to have identified at least eight child victims of a man charged with child pornography offenses earlier this year. Numerous new charges related to child sexual exploitation have now been laid. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/52656/sexual-assault-charges-laid-against-child-porn-suspect/
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Sixteen workers and one business from the Grande Prairie area have been honoured for their dedication to the community. They were all presented with a Passionate Heart Award on Thursday morning. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/51502/16-local-workers-one-business-win-passionate-heart-awards/
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Grande Prairie RCMP have charged 19 men with obtaining sexual services for consideration. The men, aged 23 to 69, were arrested last week during a three-day operation, according to a news release from RCMP. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/grande-prairie-rcmp-charge-19-men-obtaining-sexual-services-1.4910566
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Dozens charged with solicitation now moving through new northern Alberta rehabilitation program. Men and women charged with buying sex in Grande Prairie can now opt for “john school,” rather than moving through the criminal justice system and risking a conviction. Law enforcement, health services and social outreach groups in the city are
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A rise in the number of sexual assault cases has prompted Grande Prairie’s chief Crown prosecutor to offer free workshops for the people who work most closely with victims. The hope is the workshops will enable frontline workers to help victims better navigate Alberta’s criminal justice system, while also improving its efficiency, said Steven
A Sex Trade Offender Program will run in Grande Prairie for the first time. Chief Crown Prosecutor Steven Hinkley says Saturday’s course, also referred to as John School, works as an out of court diversion process. https://everythinggp.com/article/518926/sex-trade-offender-program-grande-prairie
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Did you know that MAY IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH in Alberta? Pace is excited to be planning a series of community events throughout the month of May to create awareness and support for survivors of sexual violence. Stay tuned!
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Marlene Iverson, of PACE, received the Chris Henderson Lifetime Service Award. Iverson said she’s been doing social work in the community for about 30 years, starting with Odyssey House women’s shelter and then with the PACE counselling centre, where she helps run the safe visitation program.
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