Stop Abuse in Families Society

As we close the year, we want to thank all who've supported us in some way - we're humbled & grateful for all the help we rec'd so that we could help those impacted by #familyviolence. How ever you choose to celebrate, we hope you have a safe & healthy new year. See you in 2021!

Almost there w/ just a few hours to go! Thx to the generosity of #StAlbert #SturgeonCounty #ParklandCounty & #YEG we've raised $48.55K! R goal is $50K to cover not having a Red Shoe Gala this year. You can still donate to get your 2020 tax receipt! https://www.stopabuse.ca/donate

Not having our #RedShoeGala scared us b/c it left a big hole in our budget. But thx to your generosity (we're lookin' @ you #StAlbert, #Sturgeon #Parkland #YEG) we're at $45.5K of our $50K goal! Can you help us get to the finish line before the end of the year? https://www.stopabuse.ca/donate

We're so close w/ just a few days left before the end of the year. You've gotten us so close #StAlbert, #Sturgeon #Parkland & #YEG. We're at $41K of R $50K goal! If U haven't made your year end gift, pls consider supporting those impacted by abuse. THX:) https://www.stopabuse.ca/donate

Want an easy way to support those dealing with the impacts of #domesticviolence? Download @skipthedepot & donate your bottle refunds from your holiday celebrations to us! They even pick them up for you https://app.skipthedepot.com/stopabuse. We even issue tax receipts at year end based on all the records kept by the app!

#GoPurple 4 Family Violence Prevention Month! Get your masks for just $10/each. Our ED will even deliver them to you if you're in #StAlbert! Order by phone: 780-460-2195 or email: [email protected] Pls RT!... #wheretoturn #StAlbert #SturgeonCounty #ParklandCounty

#ElderAbuse cases are often complex w/ medical needs, living situations, & family dynamics requiring support of many partner agencies. We coordinated wraparound services for 88 seniors last year, offering #safety, #security, & wellbeing to those impacted by abuse. #WhereToTurn

If you're a parent or educator, it's not hard to see the impacts of #bullying on children. #Bullying is #abuse. This type of #trauma can result in anxiety, depression, poor learning outcomes, suicidal ideation, addictions, criminality. Tackling bullying in schools is critical.

We helped over 450 families last year. Through #counselling, #education, & #advocacy we meet our families without judgement & support the decisions they want to make for their own lives. Often, that's not about leaving but #coping, #healing, or building #safety. #WhereToTurn

Snapshot of #bullying in #Canada's schools. Talk to a child or teen today & they have either been bullied, are being bullied, are seeing bullying on a regular basis, or doing the bullying. Bullying may be common but it's not ok. The consequences can be fatal in extreme cases.

Tomorrow evening we'll be joining the #Road2ResilienceConference panel, talking about how to recognize the signs of abuse, what to do, & how to help. It will be hosted on zoom and you can still register here: https://forms.gle/vzwKToVxQW155yZS6 #WhereToTurn #Alberta #GoPurpleAB

Not sure what to do when you encounter #bullying? We've got some techniques you can use to attempt to deal with a bully: https://www.stopabuse.ca//tips-and-strategies-for-managing or when you're gaming online: https://www.stopabuse.ca/post/november-s-ask-an-expert

Next week, we focus our attention on #bullying as it's #BullyingAwarenessWeek. We'll be providing stats on bullying - not just for young people, but also in the workplace. The trauma from bullying can affect a whole lot more than our school experience. #WhereToTurn #GoPurpleAB

A lot of us see #bullying or experience it and learn a lot of #unhealthy behaviours from it that we then take into our relationships with others. This is carrying on #abuse & it's not good for us or the people we care about.

When we look at the growing population of our seniors in #Alberta (our own gray tsunami) we also know that #elderabuse will rise as well, particularly in the rural areas where there are fewer supports than in the big cities. It already is on the rise, based on our caseloads.

#Cyberbullying is a form of #DigitalAbuse. It's when someone uses the internet or texting to intimidate, put-down, spread rumours, or make fun of someone. We often experience it thru our use of social media or gaming. This week's blog talks about bullies & gaming https://www.stopabuse.ca/post/november-s-ask-an-expert