by archwayadmin | Oct 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
As of July 6th, 2020, we have re-opened our community program offices and are back to providing in-person counselling, advocacy and support. We have put many safeguards in place to address the COVID-19 situation. We are committed to the health and safety of our clients, staff, volunteers and community and at this time have taken the following immediate measures:
Our doors at The Transition House are open as are our phone lines if you or someone you care about is experiencing violence and abuse. Even during these difficult times, precautions, heightened screening and strict sanitation procedures have been put in place to keep you and your family safe and healthy during your stay.
The 24-Hour Crisis and Information Line, 250.542.1122, continues to be staffed around the clock not only for women experiencing violence but for anyone who might have questions or concerns about a friend, family member, colleague or neighbour regarding domestic violence and abuse.
The Community Programs & Administration Office is open by appointment only. Support and phone counselling appointments are available. Clients can contact their counsellor directly or through the Office, 250-558-3850, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Our mission is to help families. Right now, more than ever, families need help. The abuse is not going to stop; a victim’s trauma is not going to be put on hold while this pandemic is happening. We are coming up with creative ways to support women and children as we all navigate through these uncertain times.
We are here to help and support you. If you have questions, please reach out to adminassist@archwaysociety.ca
Let’s take care of each other, in times of uncertainty, kindness, and humanity matter the most!
Sherry Demetrick & Micki Materi
Co-Executive Directors
by archwayadmin | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
On April 27th, 2020, an announcement by Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, confirmed Archway Society for Domestic Peace to be one of the recipients for funding support through its Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation Grants Program.
The BC Civil Forfeiture Office provides grants through a program managed by the Community Safety and Crime Prevention (CSCP) branch. The intent of the program is for seizures of the proceeds of crimes to be used to make our communities safer.
“Taking the proceeds of crime and putting them back into our communities is just one of the many ways we’re enhancing the services that people count on,” said Mike Farnworth, in a news release.
Since 2011, the Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program has provided more than $49 million to help organizations throughout B.C. to further their crime prevention and remediation efforts. This year, the Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program has awarded just over $11.8 million in grants for 267 projects across the province.
“Living with domestic and sexual violence is the reality for far too many people in our communities ʹhurting the most vulnerable people. Too many women and children live through abuse and far too many die from it,” said Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity. “Civil forfeiture grants are critical to supporting the work of our community partners and front-line workers who are doing the work every day to protect and support survivors of violence.”
Archway Society Programs benefiting from this grant include:
Oak Child and Youth Advocacy Centre: Supports the centre to continue to provide a safe space for children who have experienced trauma to come forward and share their story with police or social workers in a welcoming environment while receiving the necessary wraparound supports to ensure the youth’s wellbeing. This grant will provide therapy supports and training for the multi-disciplinary team that work to respond to child abuse and sexual assault.
Support for Sexual Assault Survivors: This project will enhance the response to sexual assault in the North Okanagan. Activities will include training for community service providers on how to support sexual assault survivors, workshops for SANE nurses, on-call hours for employees to respond to sexual assault survivors after business hours, and high school presentations on healthy relationships and consent.
Provincial two-day workshop: This project will provide a workshop for child and youth victim service workers who work in child and youth advocacy centres throughout the province. The focus of the training would be on how to best prepare and support children to testify in court.
We are grateful to receive these grants; these grants will help us continue our mission of empowering women, children and families to live with dignity and respect, free from domestic and sexual violence.
Learn More:
Civil Forfeiture Remediation Grant Program Funding Announcement, visit:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/crime-prevention/community-crime-prevention/grants/cfo-news-release-apr-27-2020.pdf
