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BC Directory of Injury
Prevention Programs
BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport
BC Injury Prevention Leadership and Action Network
BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit
November 2009
Foreword
The British Columbia Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU), directed by Dr. Ian
Pike, was established by the Ministry of Health and the Minister’s Injury Prevention
Advisory Committee in August 1997. BCIRPU opened its doors in January 1998. It is
housed within the Centre for Community Child Health Research (CCCHR) at Children’s &
Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia and supported by the Child and Family
Research Institute.
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The primary purpose of the Unit includes “Make British Columbia a safe place by
coordinating efforts, research and prevention that will significantly reduce injuries and their
consequences.”
Acknowledgements: The project team at the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit
extend their appreciation to the Ministry of Health for their continued support of our work.
BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit
L408-4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (604) 875-3776 Fax: (604) 875-3569
Web page: www.injuryresearch.bc.ca
Reproduction, in its original form, is permitted for background use for private study, education
instruction and research, provided appropriate credit is given to the BC Injury Research and
Prevention Unit. Citation in editorial copy, for newsprint, radio and television is permitted. The
material may not be reproduced for commercial use or profit, promotion, resale, or publication
in whole or in part without written permission from the BC Injury Research and Prevention
Unit.
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BC DIRECTORY OF INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Table of Contents
Aboriginal Injury Prevention Program
BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation/ICBC Child Passenger Safety
British Columbia Association of Family Resource Programs
British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS)
British Columbia Brain Injury Association (BCBIA)
British Columbia Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors
British Columbia Crime Prevention Association
British Columbia Crisis Line Association
British Columbia Dental Association
British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre (DPIC)
BC Hydro
British Columbia Injury Research and Prevention Unit
British Columbia Institute Against Family Violence
British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA)
British Columbia Ministry for Children and Family Development
– Child Protection Services
– Child Protection Division/Helpline for Children
– Community Youth Justice Programs
– Youth Custody Centres
British Columbia Ministry of Community Services –Stopping the Violence Branch
British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range - Protection Branch
British Columbia Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport – Health Protection
British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
– BC Coroners Service
– British Columbia Public Fire & Life Safety Education Advisory Committee
– Community Accountability Programs
– The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
– Institute for Safe Schools of BC
– Office of the Fire Commissioner
– Police Services Division – Road Safety Unit
– Victim Service Programs
– Youth Against Violence Line
British Columbia Safety Council
British Columbia School Sports
British Columbia School Trustees Association
British Columbia SPORTSafe Program
British Columbia/Yukon Society of Transition Houses
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Aboriginal Injury Prevention Program
Aboriginal Injury Prevention
Program, Pacific Region
The Injury Prevention Program aims to
increase awareness of the alarming high
rates of injuries among on-reserve Aboriginal
people in B.C. by emphasize injuries as a
major public health concern, and the leading
cause of death. Overall objective is to
decrease the rate of injuries by creating safe
people, families, homes and communities.
Purpose / Mandate: The Aboriginal Injury Prevention Program is a partnership between First
Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada and Healing Our Spirit, to promote safe
living through increasing awareness of injury related risk factors.
Programs / Services: The Aboriginal Injury Prevention Program supports awareness raising
and capacity building in the area of injury related risk factors.
Target Group(s): On reserve populations (First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal persons). Youth
and Elders remain to have the highest injury rates, ie, motor vehicle crashes and falls
respectively. Other priority areas are suicide and family violence among youth and young
adults.
Availability: The Injury Prevention Coordinator is housed out of Healing Our Spirit, B.C.
Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Society and focuses on un-intentional injuries (car crashes, falls,
drowning accidental poisoning) and supports other programs/units to address
intentional/inflicted injuries (suicide, family violence, homicide). Although Healing Our Spirit
administers the program, the program mandate is not HIV/AIDS related or limited to one set
of injuries.
Evaluation: The Injury Prevention Program aims to use evidenced based work to implement
best practices in the area of injury prevention. Research is needed and is a critical factor
when exploring evidenced based and culturally relevant interventions that decrease risk
factors among First Nation and Aboriginal People. The effectiveness and efficiency of
programs will be measured against current data sets, made available through the Data
Report on Injuries Among Aboriginals in B.C. (B.C. Injury Research and Prevention Unit,
2006). There has been a small decrease in the rate of injuries in the past five years. We hope
to increase this percentage.
Funding: Provided by First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
Future Plans: The development of a National Aboriginal Injury Prevention Program with First
Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada. To implement a National Strategy that ties
in with Provincial activities in an effort to address the high rate of injuries collaboratively.
Address:
Suite 100-2425 Quebec Street
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Vancouver, B.C.
V5T 4L6
Contact:
Mr. Winston Thompson
Phone: (604) 879-8884 / Toll Free: 1-866-745-8884
Fax: (604) 879-9926
Email:
[email protected]
www.healingourspirit.org\home.htm
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BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation/ICBC Child Passenger Safety
Child Passenger
Safety Program
The Child Passenger Safety Program is a coordinated
program, offering both child seat inspection services
to the public as well as information related to the safe
use of child seats.
Purpose/mandate: To provide child seat installation inspection services, as well as up-todate information about child seat safety to the public and interested groups.
Programs/services:
 Information line: Information on recalls and general information related to infant and child
seats is available at the following number: BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation/ICBC child
seat info line: 1-877-247-5551 (toll-free), or on the internet at www.tsf-bcaa.com
 BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation/ICBC provides regular infant and child car seat
inspection clinics by appointment: 1-877-247-5551. Inspection clinics are offered at BCAA
offices around the province.
 Liaison with ICBC, public health agencies and other organizations concerned with child
passenger safety.
Target group: General public and organizations concerned with child safety.
Availability: The toll-free # is open Monday to Friday 9:00 – 5:00 for information on child
seats and clinic appointment booking.
Address:
BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation
3020 Beta Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5G 4K4
Contact:
David Dunne, Manager, Provincial Programs
Phone: (604) 297-2152 Fax: (604) 298-6497
http://www.childseatinfo.ca/
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British Columbia Association of Family Resource Programs
Province-wide networking, consulting, and advocacy
organization that provides support to communitybased family resource programs with prevention
oriented services for parents with young children.
Purpose/mandate: To support community-based family resource programs throughout BC
and to strengthen their effort to promote family well-being.
Target group: Families with young children.
Programs/services:
 Provincial networking.
 Resource program information kit.
 Funding/program support.
 Resource library.
 Provincial list of family resource programs.
 Support groups, workshops, consultations
Availability: Family Resource Programs are located in stand alone facilities or
embedded as part of a larger family-serving organization.
Address:
BC Association of Family Resource Programs
#106 - 2590 Granville St.
Vancouver, BC V6H 3H1
Contact:
Phone: (604) 738-0068 Fax: (604) 738-0568
Email: [email protected]
http://www.frpbc.ca/
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British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS)
Sally’s Emergency
Children's Online Colouring and Activity Book
Purpose/mandate: Sally’s Emergency - To educate kindergarten to grade six children about
what to do in a medical emergency.
Programs/services:
 Sally’s Emergency: This online colouring and activity book is available to educate
children about what to do and who to call when a medical emergency takes place.
Target group: Sally’s Emergency - Kindergarten to grade six children.
Funding: Sally’s Emergency - Ministry of Health Services.
Website Address: http://www.bcas.ca/
Contact:
BC Ambulance Service Client Relations Department
Phone: (250) 953-3298 Fax: (250) 953-3119
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British Columbia Brain Injury Association (BCBIA)
BC Brain Injury
Association
Purpose/mandate: To provide a voice to promote a better quality of life for those living with
acquired brain injury through education, information, prevention, support and advocacy.
Address:
British Columbia Brain Injury Association
PO Box 2324 Chilliwack, B.C.
V2R 1A7
Contact:
Patti MacAhonic,
Executive Director
Phone: 1 (877) 858-1788
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British Columbia Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors
BC Coalition to Eliminate
Abuse of Seniors
BCCEAS is a province-wide forum for
individuals, seniors, community agencies and
organizations, government and policy makers,
working together to eliminate the abuse of
seniors.
Purpose / Mandate:
The BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors (BCCEAS) provides information, training,
community development and materials on abuse and neglect of seniors to individuals,
community agencies and organizations. The Society also offers information on services
and support groups available to seniors who have experienced abuse.
Programs / Services:
 To promote and encourage development of local services and advocacy to support and
assist seniors who have been abused.
 To promote the development and dissemination of materials and programs to educate the
public regarding the abuse of seniors.
 To create a network for sharing information identifying issues and co-ordinating activities.
 To promote research on the abuse of seniors.
 To promote the rights and interests of seniors who are being abused by advocating on
their behalf with governments and other organizations.
 To achieve representational membership.
Target Group(s):
Abused seniors, families, community agencies, seniors organizations, and government.
Funding:
Law Foundation of BC, Ministry of Community Services, BC Gaming Commission,
Scotiabank, and BC Securities Commission.
Address:
Contact:
BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors
411 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver BC V6B 1X4
Penny Bain
Phone: (604) 437-1940
Fax: (604) 437-1929
Website: www.bcceas.ca
Email: [email protected]
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British Columbia Crime Prevention Association
BC Crime Prevention Association
Crime Prevention, Community Safety,
Fraud Awareness
Purpose / Mandate:
To provide leadership that promotes community partnerships through initiatives designed to
reduce crime and its impact on communities.
Programs / Services:
Stolen Auto Recovery Program – BCCPA distributes the vehicle file information to Citizen
on Patrol Groups and Community Police Offices in BC online twenty four hours a day seven
days a week;
BC Citizen Patrol Network is a step towards organizing individual Citizen Patrol groups into
an effective provincial organization. The benefits are improved communication and
networking among volunteers and coordinators, opportunity for Provincial recognition of local
efforts, promotion of best practices for local or regional consideration, volunteer training
opportunities and increased consistency across the Province;
Heads Up BC is an educationally-based crime prevention campaign, aimed at preventing
fraud and reducing the fear of crime throughout the province. The program is divided into the
three following components:
1. The Wise Owls - seek to provide education to the elderly concerning various types
of "senior-specific" frauds, such as telemarketing fraud, home renovation scams, and
"bank inspector" fraud;
2. The Mind Your Own Business Program - addresses internal aspects of business
activities that are susceptible to fraud and external environmental factors that
businesses are less able to control such as illegal street activities that hinder business
operations and discourage customers from conducting their business;
Business Crime Prevention Network – source of information for small businesses and
crime prevention organizations, including training resources;
Crime Free Multi-Housing Program (CFMH) - designed to help apartment owners,
managers, residents, police and other agencies work together to keep illegal and nuisance
activity off rental property;
Operation Red Nose - a free and confidential volunteer service dedicated to reducing
impaired driving incidents on our roads. During the Holiday Season, a team of Operation Red
Nose road volunteers will pick up a client and drive him or her home in the client’s own
vehicle;
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Crime Prevention and Community Safety Library - a resource centre consisting of
reference materials, periodicals, videos, DVDs, and promising practices in crime
prevention. The CP Library on-line searchable catalogue can be accessed at www.bccpa.org,
or submit an inquiry/request for information to the BC Crime Prevention Association by email
at [email protected], or call ext. 227 to make an appointment;
Telus Mobility/BCCPA Community Crime Prevention Cell Phone Program - provides
airtime support to BCCPA pre-approved community programs which are dedicated to crime
prevention and which meet established program criteria in the Province of B.C.
BC Crime Prevention Pages Directory of Services - an online directory of crime prevention
services through out BC searchable by region, subject and organization name.
BCCPA News – the Association news magazine which is published 3 times per year
highlighting promising practices, innovative crime prevention initiatives and programs and
providing information on changes in legislation and policy affecting crime prevention and
community safety.
BCCPA Annual Training Symposium – provides a forum for crime prevention practitioners
(police crime prevention / community safety volunteers, along with representatives from
organizations who work in partnership with police) an opportunity to receive training in topics
related to crime prevention and community safety.
Target group(s):
All citizens of British Columbia and Police Agencies.
Availability: Web-site, news magazine and presentations.
Evaluation: Projects undergo varying degrees of evaluation in order to meet the
requirements set out in funding and contribution agreements.
Funding:
Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General (BC), National Crime Prevention
Strategy (NCPC), donations, membership fees.
Future plans: Continue to engage communities and community partners in an effort to
create safer communities through the reduction of crime.
Address:
BC Crime Prevention Association
#275, 6450 Roberts Street
Burnaby, BC V4G 4E1
Contact:
Ms. Valerie MacLean, Executive Director
Phone: (604) 291-9959 ext. 230
Fax: (604) 291-9951
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bccpa.org
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British Columbia Crisis Line Association
BC Crisis Line
Association
A Professional association of organizations which deliver
suicide prevention, crisis intervention and distress
management services by phone. Provides member
agencies with information and advocacy; publishes a
newsletter; organizes an annual conference; and supports
the promotion and enhancement of immediately
accessible, quality phone services.
Purpose/Mandate:
To promote, support and enhance phone crisis intervention and suicide prevention services
for individuals and communities throughout British Columbia. The Crisis Line Association
provides a structure for members to share experiences, resources and information that
support quality services which empower people to cope with crisis, distress and suicide.
Programs/Services:
Crisis Lines – phone service offering free, confidential, immediate support to people
experiencing emotional distress, suicide prevention and intervention and community resource
information, delivered by trained, non-judgemental volunteers.
Target group(s): Service is available to people of all ages.
Availability: Service is delivered by phone. Many crisis lines are available 24 hours a day.
Evaluation:
The Crisis Line Association of BC supports the principles of program evaluation and assists
its members by providing evaluation information. Individual crisis lines evaluate their
program as per funder requirements. Many crisis lines are accredited centers and all follow
better practices in the field of suicide prevention & crisis intervention.
Funding:
The Crisis Line Association of BC is funded entirely by membership fees with some support
from Provincial Mental Health for its development of its provincial network operations such as
1-800-SUICIDE line. Funding for individual crisis lines is varied and usually includes such
sources as: Ministry of Children & Families, Ministry of Health, Health Authorities, Canadian
Mental Health Association, United Way, as well as private donations.
Future plans:
The Crisis Line Association of BC works to increase and enhance accessibility to telephone
crisis intervention and suicide prevention services. Wherever possible, member crisis lines
collaborate on the delivery of service, like 1-800-SUICIDE and the new to be launched 3106789 one number for crisis lines in the province of BC. Member crisis lines develop and
maintain current resource information.
Address:
Crisis Line Association of BC
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c/o P.O. Box 1118
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 6E7
Contact:
Elizabeth Newcombe, President
Phone: 250-753-2495
Fax: 250-753-2475
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.crisislines.bc.ca
BC CRISIS LINE PHONE NUMBERS
Northern Region
Prince George
250-563-1214/1-888-562-1214 24 hours
Youth line
250-564-8336/1-888-564-8336 4-11pm
Interior Region
Williams Lake
Vernon
Kelowna
Cranbrook
Penticton
Trail
250-398-8224 Crisis after business hours only
250-545-2339 24 hours
250-833-1488 Salmon Arm 24 hours
250-838-0880 Enderby 24 hours
250-837-6601 Revelstoke 24 hours
250-763-9191 24 hours
250-426-8407/1-800-667-8407 24 hours
250-493-6622 24 hours
250-364-1718/1-800-515-6999 24 hours
Fraser Valley
Abbotsford
Mission
Coquitlam
Surrey
604-852-9099 24 hours
604-820-1166/1-877-820-7444 24 hours
604-540-2221 24 hours
604-951-8855 24 hours
Vancouver Coastal
Richmond
604-270-8233 Cantonese Help line 10-10pm
604-270-8222 Mandarin Help line 10-10pm
Richmond (CHIMO) 604-279-7070 15 hrs (9am to midnight)
Vancouver
604-872-3311/1-866-661-3311 24 hours
604-872-0113/1-866-872-0113 TTY 24 hours
www.youthinbc.com one on one chat 2pm – 10pm
Vancouver Island
Victoria
Nanaimo
Port Alberni
250-386-6323 24 hrs
250-386-TALK youth line 4-10pm
1-866-386-6323 Gulf islands
250-748-1133 Cowichan Crisis Line 24 hrs
250-754-4447 Nanaimo Crisis Line 24 hrs
250-248-3111 Parksville/Qualicum Crisis Line 24 hrs
250-723-4050 24 hrs
250-723-2040 teen line 24 hrs
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Courtenay
Campbell River
Port Hardy
1-800-588-8717 24 hrs provincial aboriginal line
250-334-2455 24 hrs
250-287-7743 24 hrs
250-949-6033 24 hrs
Province Wide Line
1-800-SUICIDE line (784-2433) 24 hours
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British Columbia Dental Association
BC Dental
Association
Through public relations activity the college and its
members actively promote the prevention of injuries
to the mouth.
Purpose/mandate: To increase awareness of how to maintain oral health. This has included
the promotion of mouth guards, the education of the public about risks associated with
smoking, and oral piercing.
Programs/services:
 Community events such as health fairs and mall displays.
 Radio public service announcements and printed literature.
 Public speaking.
Target group: Public and media.
Availability: More information is available through the association.
Funding: Membership dues.
Address:
Association of Dental Surgeons of BC
400 - 1765 W. 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6J 5C6
Contact:
Anita Caspersen
Communications Director
Phone: (604) 736-7202 Fax: (604) 736-7558
www.bcdental.org
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British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre (DPIC)
BC Drug and
Poison
Information
Centre (DPIC)
DPIC provides centralized services to assist BC health
professionals in the prevention and management of poisoning;
provides first aid treatment information to the general public
and treatment for specific poisoning cases; develops
educational materials and coordinates an annual Poison
Prevention Week campaign.
Purpose/mandate: To reduce the overall incidence and severity of poisoning in BC.
Programs/services:
Poison Information Services:
 Poison information services: available to BC health professionals and general public
24 hours per day (toll-free outside the Lower Mainland).
 Poison Management Manual: treatment protocols for managing poisoned patients.
 Toxic update: quarterly newsletter distributed to health professionals.
Poison Prevention/Education:
 Educational materials: posters, pamphlets, phone stickers, videos, lecture materials
on poison prevention and first aid for poisoning.
 Poison Prevention Week: annual poison prevention campaign.
 Speakers' Bureau: talks to parents, child care supervisors, and teachers.
Statistics/Reports:
 Poisons: Collects and processes all poison report forms completed by hospitals and
DPIC.
Target group: Health professionals and the general public.
Availability: Educational materials and Poison Prevention Week activities are available
through DPIC, pharmacies, health units/health departments, and pediatricians. Poison
information services are available through DPIC.
Funding: PHSA via BCCDC, and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC.
Address:
BC Drug and Poison Information Centre
1081 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
Contact:
Derek Daws, Managing Director
Phone: (604) 682-2344 local 62126 Fax: (604) 806-8262
Email: [email protected]
http://www.dpic.org/index.php
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BC Hydro
Play It Safe Around
Electricity,
ElectroJuice
Play It Safe Around Electricity is an education
program for children in grades four to five. Content
includes electrical safety in the home and safety
around power lines. ElectroJuice is a program
designed to raise the awareness of high school
students in the hazards associated with electricity
both at home and on the job.
Purpose/mandate: To prevent injuries and deaths due to electrical contact.
Programs/services:
 Play It Safe Around Electricity: Topics covered by this education program for children
in grades four to five include electrical safety in the home and safety around power lines.
Course materials include a video, CD, an activity book, and newsletters.
 ElectroJuice: This education program for students in high school includes topics
concerning electrical safety at work and at home. Course materials include a video and
a teacher's guide. The course is designed to have the teacher show the video and follow
up with a discussion using overheads, activities, and questions which are in the guide.
Target group: Play It Safe Around Electricity is designed for children in
grades four to five. ElectroJuice is designed for students in high school prior to entering the
workforce.
Availability: Play It Safe Around Electricity is sent by direct mail to all grade four to five
classes in the province. An ElectroJuice package has been delivered to every school in
British Columbia with grade 10 students and is also available upon request.
Funding: This public service program is funded by BC Hydro.
Address:
C.P. & O.
BC Hydro
6911 Southpoint Drive, 9th Floor
Burnaby, BC V3N 4X8
Contact:
For information on these safety education programs, contact any BC
Hydro office.
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British Columbia Injury Research and Prevention Unit
To reduce the societal and economic burden of
injury among all age groups in British Columbia
through research, surveillance, education and
knowledge transfer, public information and the
support of evidence-based, effective prevention
measures.
Purpose/mandate: To be a leader in the production and transfer of injury prevention
knowledge and the integration of evidence-based injury prevention practices into the daily
lives of those at risk, those who care for them and those with a mandate for public heath
and safety in British Columbia.
Programs/services: A brief outline of major programs/services are:
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Surveillance: Improve and maintain an ongoing system of injury surveillance across
BC
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Research: Implement a sound and strategic program of injury research that
contributes to the body of knowledge, that attracts research grant funding, and that
guides the development and implementation of evidence-based injury prevention
initiatives in BC
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Education & Knowledge Transfer: Injury research evidence and information is
transferred to injury prevention professionals, practitioners and stakeholders in a
way that best serves the user and which results in evidence-based injury prevention
initiatives in BC
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Public Information: To advocate for effective injury prevention by providing
accessible resources to the public, the media and other stakeholders
Target Group(s): Injury prevention practitioners, professionals & stakeholders, the public,
community groups and media.
Funding: BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation & the
Child & Family Research Institute.
Future Plans: The ultimate aim is to optimize BCIRPU’s mission to reduce the societal and
economic burden of injury in British Columbia by working more effectively as an injury
research unit, and by cooperating and collaborating with injury professionals and
stakeholders in the development, implementation and evaluation of injury prevention
initiatives. The strategy also aims to further strengthen BCIRPU as a leader in the
production and transfer of injury prevention knowledge in the global injury prevention
arena.
Address:
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BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit
4480 Oak Street, L408
Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4
Contact:
Dr. Ian Pike, Director
Phone: 604-875-3425
Fax: 604-875-3569
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.injuryresearch.bc.ca
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British Columbia Institute Against Family Violence
BC Institute Against
Family Violence
To eliminate family violence
through research and
education.
Purpose / Mandate:
To eliminate family violence. The objectives of the BC Institute Against Family Violence
are to:
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Increase public awareness and understanding of family violence through research and
education;
Plan, initiate, and conduct research to assist in policy development, and to assist
agencies responsible for training service providers and maintaining service delivery
standards;
Assist community organizations to plan, develop, provide and evaluate services;
Develop and distribute information and resources to organizations with similar goals.
Programs / Services:
 Operate the BC Institute Against Family Violence Resource Centre, a comprehensive
library including: books, periodicals, videos and statistics; materials describing all
aspects of family violence, including multicultural and aboriginal perspectives;
information on prevention and programs services for survivors and treatment of
offenders;
 Provide information and referrals, conferences and workshops on family violence,
answers to media questions, and a newsletter;
 Produce and distribute publications and videos on family violence; and
 Carry out research on issues relating to family violence.
Availability:
 By mail, phone, fax and Email in response to regional, national and international
inquiries;
 Books and materials in the library are loaned to members of the Resource Centre for
an annual membership fee of $40.00; and
 Publications are sold on order, publications lists are available in the newsletter and
Web-site.
Evaluation:
Programs are evaluated annually as required by funders. The Institute also carries out
evaluations of family violence programs of others on contract.
Funding:
Funding is provided by the Provincial Health Services Authority through the Forensic
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Psychiatric Services Commission, in addition to project funding from various government
departments, foundations and related agencies.
Address:
BC Institute Against Family Violence
#802, 207 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1H7
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bcifv.org
Contact:
Susanna Tam, Executive Director
Phone: 604-669-7055
Fax: 604-669-7054
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British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA)
Bicycle Helmet
Promotion
BCMA actively promotes the use of helmets by bicyclists and
their infant passengers. Lobbied successfully for BC's
mandatory helmet legislation, which became law in 1996. Has
worked with the provincial government in designing an
educational program to encourage compliance with the helmet
law.
Purpose/mandate: BCMA’s Athletic & Recreation Committee is involved in education
activities on a range of health topics. The Committee has focused its efforts on prevention of
equestrian injuries, concussions due to hockey and skiing injuries and the promotion of sport
safety through enhanced physical education programs in schools.
Programs/services:
 Seatbelt legislation: BCMA lobbying efforts instigated seatbelt legislation, and in 1977
seatbelts became mandatory in BC for adults and children six years of age and older. In
1985 car seat use became mandatory for children under the age of six.
 Bicycle helmet campaign: Presented in collaboration with Cycling BC, ICBC, and the
Registered Nurses Association of BC, The Top Gear theme is intended to demonstrate
that helmets are stylish as well as protective.
 Ski helmet program: This program is aimed specifically at children. Information cards,
describing what to look for in a ski helmet and recommending their use by all young
skiers, are distributed through BC's ski resorts in collaboration with the Canadian Ski
Patrol System.
 Endorsement of ski injury awareness public service announcement produced by the BC
Injury Prevention Centre, the Vancouver Hospital and Health Science Centre.
Additional programs related to child safety include:
 BCMA New Years Baby project: Infant car seats given to parents of newborns each
year.
 Liaison with the Sport Medicine Council on issues related to sports injuries.
Target group: Public, media, medical profession, and other health-related organizations.
Availability: BCMA publications are available through physicians' offices or through the BCMA
office in Vancouver.
Funding: Membership dues.
Address:
BC Medical Association
115-1665 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 5A4
Contact:
Phone: (604) 736-5551 Fax: (604) 733-7317
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British Columbia Ministry for Children and Family Development
– Child Protection Services
British Columbia Ministry for
Children and Families
To provide child protection services to
the people of British Columbia.
Child Protection Services
Purpose / Mandate:
Under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CF&CSA), investigate reports of
child abuse and neglect and take appropriate action; develop support services for
parents whose children are at risk of having to come into government care; develop
residential and other services for children and youth who have come into care under
the CF&CSA; and develop services for youth to assist them in preparing for
independence and reduce the need to bring them into care.
Programs / Services:
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Regional child protection intake and investigation teams of child protection social
workers: Workers receive reports under the CF&CSA and conduct child protection
investigations or other Family Development Response. Risk assessments are
completed; services are offered if appropriate; and children/youth are removed
from parental care if there are no other less intrusive options.
Short Term Custody and Special Needs Agreements: These are residential support
services to allow parents time to address their own problems or respite time for
parents with children who have special needs.
Non-residential family support services: Family support services are developed to
reduce the incidence of children entering care. (e.g., child care workers, home
support workers, parent training, etc.).
Youth Agreements: To reduce the need to bring youth into care, a number of youth
support services have been developed. Agreements are made with youth to
provide them services to assist them in preparing for independence.
Residential services for children/youth in care: foster homes, group homes, staffed
specialized treatment or assessment resources.
Adoption services: adoption placement services for children or youth that the Court
has decided should be permanently in care.
Target group(s):
 Abused or neglected children, as well as other children who may be in need of
protection as defined under the CF&CSA.
 Parents who are at risk of abusing their children and for whom a support program
might reduce the risk of them abusing their children.
 Parents of special needs children who need temporary or on-going help in caring
for their children.
 Youth who may need help in preparing for independence.
 Children under CF&CSA continuing custody orders for whom adoption is the plan.
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Availability:
The ministry has 5 regions. Within each region there are several Child Protection Offices.
Each office has several child protection social workers, supervised by a team leader. The
team reports to a Community Services Manager and they report to the Regional
Executive Director.
The offices are open 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Urgent or emergency
situations are managed through the Provincial After Hours Service, which is available 24
hours per day, seven days per week.
The Director of Child Protection is the only person who has legal authority under the
CF&CSA to take action or provide services. The Director delegates this authority to
protection workers, team leaders, managers, and regional directors. The Director also
sets the policies and standards under which CF&CSA services are delivered by staff.
Evaluation:
The Director of Child Protection has developed a quality assurance program.
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Case practice is evaluated by case file audits. A representative sample of files in each
Child Protection Office is audited for compliance to Ministry child protection standards
once every three years.
Standards for foster homes and other residential resources have been developed and
implemented.
The Director conducts comprehensive reviews of situations where significant
questions or concerns are raised about social worker case practice.
All deaths, critical injuries and critical incidents involving a child/youth in care are
reviewed by staff who report to the Deputy Director of Child Protection.
Funding:
Child protection workers, team leaders, managers, and senior staff are all employees of
the Provincial Government. Residential services and support services are purchased
from community agencies via yearly contracts.
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Address:
British Columbia Ministry for Children and Families
Child Protection Division
PO Box 9766 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9S5
Contact:
Phone: (250) 387-7071
Fax: (250) 356-7862
Website: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca
British Columbia Ministry for Children and Family Development
– Child Protection Division
Helpline
for
Children
The Helpline for Children is a toll-free service that provides advice
and referral services: for children who feel unsafe; for parents who
require help with their children’s behaviour; or for anyone with
concerns about possible cases of child abuse or neglect. The
helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is a
telephone device for the deaf.
Purpose/mandate: To provide round-the-clock service for child protection and safety, the
Ministry for Children and Family Development operates an After Hours service and a toll-free
Helpline for Children that anyone can call to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
Programs/services: The Helpline is located at the provincial After Hours office in Vancouver.
The previous number, Zenith 1234, was changed to 310-1234 in September 2000. There is
no charge for the call. The province-wide service is staffed by a team of experienced ministry
workers. They are ready to listen and take action. Callers may be referred to local community
resources and services.
These include:
 supports to prevent problems at an early stage and assist families with infant and childrearing;
 safe housing, outreach and counselling for youth at risk;
 drug and alcohol abuse prevention and treatment for youth;
 help for serious social, emotional or behavioural difficulties, including suicide prevention;
 assistance for people with developmental disabilities; and
 investigation of concerns about a child’s safety and well-being
 Staff in local ministry offices follow-up to provide supports and investigate concerns.
Other toll-free resources for children, youth and families include:
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Youth Against Violence Line (1-800-680-4264) for after-hours counselling, information,
referral services for youth.
24-hour Addictions Support (1-800-633-1441).
Foster Family Support Line (1-888-495-4440) for counselling and support outside regular
ministry office hours.
Facts of Life Line (1-800-739-7367) for information from the Planned Parenthood
Association of BC.
Target group: Children and youth who have concerns about their safety or well-being;
parents who wish support or have concerns about their child and want to talk about their
situation; anyone concerned about possible abuse, neglect or harm of a child.
Availability: The Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and accepts
anonymous calls. Press or dial “0” for operator and ask for the Helpline for Children or dial
the toll-free number (310-1234). To use a telephone device for the deaf dial 1-866-660-0505.
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Evaluation: The Helpline receives more than 25,000 calls a year, almost 3,000 from children
in need of assistance.
Funding: The Helpline for Children is a province-wide service of the Ministry for Children and
Families.
Address:
Ministry for Children and Family Development
PO Box 9766 Stn Prov Gov
Victoria BC, V8W 9S5
Phone: (250) 387-7071 Fax: (250) 356-7862
Website: http://www.gov.bc.ca/mcf/
Contact:
For more information on this service, contact your local Ministry for
Children and Families office listed in the blue pages of your phone book.
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British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development
– Community Youth Justice Programs
British Columbia Ministry of Children
and Family Development – Community
Youth Justice Programs
Supervision and support programs,
by probation officers, of young
offenders.
Purpose / Mandate:
To provide community supervision to young offenders, thereby contributing to public
safety through enforcement of court orders and the provision of rehabilitative programs.
Programs / Services:
Direct supervision by youth probation officers, referrals to community service work, drug
and alcohol counselling (day program and residential). Referrals to wilderness
programs, intensive support and supervision programs, psychological and psychiatric
services (Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services). Services are available but vary from
location to location.
Target group(s): Young offenders aged 12-17.
Availability:
Through sixty-four community offices throughout the province.
Funding:
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Address:
British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development
Community Youth Justice Programs
Youth Justice Policy and Program Support
6th Floor, PO Box 9717 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9S1
(there are 64 offices in British Columbia)
Contact:
Phil Hawley
Phone: (250) 387-1335
Fax: (250) 387-1555
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca
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British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development
- Youth Custody Centres
Open and secure custody services for youth
remanded or sentenced to custody by the youth
justice court.
Purpose / Mandate:
Youth custody programs provide a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment with a
range of services that respond to the needs of youth, thereby promoting lawful behaviour,
and contributing to public safety.
Programs / Services:
Education
Health Care
Recreation
Wood Work
Arts / Crafts
Counselling
Life Skills
Violence Prevention
Anger Management
Breaking Barriers
Spirituality
Wilderness Programs
Pastoral Service
Native Awareness
Music
Psychological Services Drug/Alcohol
Target group(s): Youth aged 12-17.
Availability: Open and secure youth custody centres.
Evaluation: The Director of programs is responsible for evaluation.
Address:
British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development
Youth Justice Policy and Program Support
PO Box 9717, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9S1
Contact:
Charisse Giarraputo
Phone: 250-356-3018
Fax: 250-356-2079
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca
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British Columbia Ministry of Community Services –
Seniors’, Women’s and Community Services
Stopping the Violence Branch
Stopping the Violence Branch
(STV)
Purpose / Mandate:
The Ministry is responsible for key services that form part of BC communities’ social
safety net: transition house programs for women who have experienced violence and
their children; counselling programs for women who have experienced violence and
children who have witnessed abuse; and public education and partnership initiatives that
aim to reduce violence against women.
Programs / Services:
Through third party service providers, the STV Branch delivers services to women who
have experienced abuse, and their children. The branch also funds violence prevention
initiatives. Programs and services include:
Program
Description
Transition House
Programs
Temporary accommodation in transition houses, safe homes and
second stage housing. This program also provides outreach and
multicultural outreach services.
Children Who Witness
Abuse Counselling
Helps children who witness abuse and their adult caregivers (in most
cases the mother) heal and learn about healthy relationships.
Stopping the Violence
Counselling
Provides counselling services for women who have experienced
abuse, to help them deal with the trauma of the experience.
Prevention of Violence Provides funding for community-based and provincial initiatives to
Against Women
change attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate violence against
women.
Mentoring
Support for women to enter, and to succeed in, the labour force.
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Target group(s)
The Ministry supports women who have experienced violence and their children through
funding for social service and community organizations who deliver programs and
services related to violence against women.
Availability
Program and service funding is typically awarded through a Request for Proposals
process.
Evaluation
Programs and services are monitored by STV Branch contract managers and
evaluated through regional service evaluations.
Funding
The Ministry funds anti-violence programs and services in 103 communities. Funding
varies within categories and on type of program or service.
Address:
British Columbia Ministry of Community Services –
Stopping the Violence Branch
Seniors’, Women’s and Community Services
Mailing Address: PO Box 9899 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9T9
Street Address:
800 Johnson Street, 2nd Floor
Victoria, BC V8W 9N7
Phone: (250) 356-9340
Fax: (250) 356-0542
Contact:
Cris Forrest, Manager, Program Policy
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British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range
- Protection Branch
Programs/services: The BC Ministry of Forests and Range, Protection Branch, educates the
general public and other stakeholders in all aspects of fire prevention. On average 43% of
fires that occur in BC each year are caused by people. The following messages are used:
 Report a Wildfire 1-800-663-5555
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Open burning regulations education (including general campfire safety, backyard, pile and
resource management burns)
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Before burning debris, check with the local fire department or local BC Ministry of Forests’
office to determine if a burn reference number is required, call: 1-888-797-1717.
Target group:
General public.
Address:
Protection Branch
BC Ministry of Forests
2nd Floor, 2957 Jutland Road
Victoria, BC V8W 9C1
Contact:
Manager, Communications
Phone: (250) 356-5964 Fax: (250) 387-5685
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British Columbia Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport
– Health Protection
Health Protection
Purpose/mandate: To develop provincial policy and legislation for the purpose of preventing
health hazards in regulated facilities. BC’s health authorities implement this policy and
legislation. Health protection also provides advocacy and leadership in the development and
management of appropriate strategies to minimize environmental and safety risks to the
public.
Programs/services: Drinking water, community care facilities, public pools, food safety, and
other environmental health risks.
Target group: General public, operators of water systems, care facilities, pools, restaurants
and other regulated facilities.
Future plans: Development and update of regulations respecting adult and child care
facilities, swimming pools, drinking water, sewage disposal and others.
Address:
Health Protection
Population Health and Wellness Division
Ministry of Health
4th Floor - 1515 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3C8
Contact:
Phone: (250) 952-1469 Fax: (250) 952-1713
Website: http://www.hls.gov.bc.ca/protect/index.html
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British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
- BC Coroners Service
The British Columbia Coroners Service investigates
all sudden and unexpected deaths; determines the
BC Coroners Service
facts through an inquiry or public inquest where
necessary; and disseminates investigation findings
and recommendations.
Programs/services: A coroner is responsible for ascertaining the facts surrounding a
death and must determine the identity of the deceased; how, when, where and by what
means he or she died. The coroner does not assign fault or blame but rather conducts a
fact finding investigation. Major functions include the clarification of the facts for the public
record; dissemination of coroner and jury recommendations aimed at the prevention of
future loss of life; and the classification and certification of deaths. Program areas include
Pathology, Toxicology, Investigations (Medical, Behavioural and Forensic), Judicial
(Inquests/Inquiries), and Administration. In addition, a central computer database records
all coroners cases in various categories, including some demographics.
Target group: The BC Coroners Service serves relatives and friends of the deceased; the
community at large; law enforcement agencies; industrial, medical and public safety related
agencies by establishing the cause and circumstances of deaths in the province and
providing recommendations that may prevent deaths under similar circumstances.
Funding: The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Availability: The Office of the Chief Coroner is the central repository for completed
coroner files and coroner/jury recommendations. Provincially there are five regional offices
each with a regional coroner that reports to the Chief Coroner. These regional offices are
located in Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Kelowna and Prince George.
Funding: The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Address: The Office of the Chief Coroner
Metro Tower II Suite 2035
4720 Kingsway
Burnaby, B.C. V5H 4N2
Contact:
Tej Sidhu, Manager, Policy Research and Systems
Phone: (604) 660-7746 Fax: (604) 660-7766
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British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
- British Columbia Public Fire & Life Safety Education Advisory Committee
Purpose/mandate: The BC Public Fire & Life Safety Education Advisory Committee:
 Provides a forum for the fire service and organizations with related interests to study and
make recommendations on fire and life safety issues where they consider provincial action
is required.
 Reviews fire safety education programs and activities in order to recommend those
programs to be delivered at the provincial or local levels and to provide consistent public fire
safety messages throughout the province with maximum cost effectiveness and efficiency.
 Examines and evaluates the role of corporate sponsors as partners in provincial fire safety
programs and makes recommendations to the Fire Commissioner.
Programs/services: The British Columbia Public Education Strategic Plan addresses the
following:
 Provincial programs;
 Provincial curriculum and criteria used to assess material;
 Juvenile fire setters;
 Public education training;
 First Nations;
 Educational resources;
 Program delivery funding;
 Wild-land urban interface;
 Media strategy; and
 Statistical analysis.
Target group: Fire service, corporate sponsors, and the general public.
Address:
Office of the Fire Commissioner
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
1st Floor, 800 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC V1V 1X4
Contact:
Jackie Goodwin
A/Public Education Coordinator
Phone: (250) 356-9000 Fax: (250) 356-9019
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British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
(VSCPD)
- Community Accountability Programs
Promotes restorative justice
approaches to crime.
Purpose / Mandate:
To support communities in the use of restorative justice approaches which hold offenders
(adult and youth) accountable for their actions outside the traditional justice system.
Programs / Services:
Provides funding, training and resources to assist communities in
the development and operation of restorative community
accountability programs.
Target Group(s):
Youth and adult offenders who commit minor offences.
Availability:
Approximately 75 communities currently active.
Evaluation:
There have been two evaluations: one completed in May 2001 and another in May 2004.
Findings included that informal, community-based diversion programs can have positive
impacts for offenders, victims and for communities.
Funding:
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Local Community Partners.
Address:
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
302-815 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 2E6
Contact:
Andrea Rolls
Phone: (604) 775-2331
Fax: (604) 660-5340
Email: [email protected]
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British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (VSCPD)
- The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
Provides support services and benefits
to individuals injured (physically or
emotionally) as a result of certain
crimes.
Purpose / Mandate: The benefits offered through CVAP are intended to help victims of
violent offences, their immediate family members and some witnesses recover from the
effects of violent crime.
Programs / Services: The benefits available to victims include:
 Medical and dental expenses
 Prescription costs
 Disability aids, expenses to modify a home or vehicle to accommodate a victim’s
disability
 Counselling
 Replacement or repair of eyeglasses, contact lenses, disability aids or clothing
damaged or destroyed as a result of the offence
 Income support, where an employed victim becomes unemployable on a short or long
term basis as a result of their injuries
 Lost earning capacity benefits for a victim who was not working at the time of the
offence, but who has suffered significant injuries that will affect their future
employability
 Maintenance of a child born as a result of a sexual assault
 Vocational services
 Transportation expenses
 Protective measures such as security devices
 Homemaker, childcare and personal care expenses
Immediate family members of injured or deceased victims may also be
eligible for
benefits such as counseling, prescription expenses, and transportation expenses, as well
as funeral expenses and income support if they are a dependent immediate family
member of a victim killed as a result of a violent offence.
Some witnesses who have a close personal relationship with a victim, and
who
were present when the victim was killed or suffered a life threatening injury may also be
eligible for counseling expenses, prescription costs
and transportation expenses to
attend counseling.
Target Group(s): Victims of violent offences, their immediate family members and some
witnesses.
Availability:
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Hours of operation are 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Funding:
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Address:
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
302-815 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E6
Contact:
Teri Mosher, Director
Phone: (604) 660-5199
Fax: (604) 660-5340
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British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Institute for Safe Schools of BC
Institute for Safe Schools of BC is a shared
commitment to promoting evidence-based
approaches for safe, healthy and inclusive
communities.
Purpose / Mandate:
To provide a comprehensive source of information, resource
materials and examples of promising practices that support safe
schools and communities in British Columbia
Programs / Services:
 Toll free information line
 Provides a collection of video and print resources in a variety of topic areas (i.e.
bullying prevention, youth violence, etc.)
 Promotes and coordinates events and training on safe school and community
issues.
 Develops and disseminates research to support the use of evidence-based
practices for the development of safe schools.
Target Group(s): Educators, law enforcement officials, parents, youth, community agencies
and Government.
Availability:
Monday-Saturday from 9am-5pm. Closed Sundays and holidays.
Evaluation:
Website, toll free information line, resource library.
Funding:
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Address:
Institute for Safe Schools of British Columbia
University College of the Fraser Valley
33844 King Road
Building A, Room 203
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 7M8
Contact:
Phone: (604) 870-5936
Toll free: 1-888-224-SAFE (7233)
Fax: (604) 870-5927
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.iss-bc.ca
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BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Office of the Fire Commissioner
Office of the Fire
Commissioner
The Office of the Fire Commissioner is responsible
for administration of regulations aimed at reducing
injuries, deaths and property loss due to fire.
Prevention responsibilities include collection, study
and publication of information on fires, fire
prevention and fire fighting recommendations.
Purpose/mandate: The Office of the Fire Commissioner is responsible for administration of
regulations aimed at reducing injuries, deaths and property loss due to fire. Prevention
responsibilities include collection, study and publication of information on fires, fire
prevention, educational programs and fire fighting recommendations.
Programs/services:
 Getting to Know Fire: Curriculum designed for fire departments to deliver to target
groups. Modules include complete lesson plans, support materials and necessary
background and are designed for school aged children, adults, and seniors and address
special fire and life safety topics. Binders and CDs were distributed at no cost to every fire
department in British Columbia and are available for purchase.
 Fire Investigation and Fire Inspection: Provide training to the fire service to enhance
their abilities to better protect British Columbians.
 Statistical data: The Office of the Fire Commissioner provides statistical data and reports
on fire losses in BC to fire prevention officials, government officials, insurance companies,
product testing agencies and research organizations.
 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention: Assists fire service and other interested agencies to
deal with children involved in fire play and/or firesetting.
 Public Education Safety Sheets: Produced on a variety of fire and life safety topics in
order to assist the consistent delivery of fire and life safety messages.
 Public Safety Announcements: Addresses a variety of fire and life safety issues
currently facing BC communities.
Target group: Getting to Know Fire is designed for fire department members to deliver to
various groups including school age children. The audience for statistics and reports is fire
prevention officials, insurance companies, product testing agencies, research organizations
and the public.
Availability: For programs and services, interested individuals or groups should contact the
Office of the Fire Commissioner.
Address:
Office of the Fire Commissioner
BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
1st Floor, 800 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC V1V 1X4
Phone: (250) 356-9000 Fax: (250) 356-9019
Email: [email protected]
Website: [email protected]/firecom
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British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Police Services Division – Road Safety Unit
Municipal Police
Departments
& RCMP
BC’s road safety priorities include: impaired and
aggressive driving, seat belt use and intersection
safety. In addition to enforcement, BC police agencies
work closely with ICBC, local traffic safety committees
and communities to provide public education and
information programs, and improve traffic safety.
Purpose/mandate: To support improved enforcement and education contributing to a
decrease in serious traffic-related injuries and deaths in BC.
Programs/services: Police services include enforcement, public education and awareness
programs, piloting of new technologies and community safety initiatives.
Police participate in province-wide injury prevention programs, including:
 Street Smart program and Dry Grad initiatives are programs to educate young drivers
about the dangers of impaired driving.
 Buckle Up campaign is an annual program to promote correct usage of car restraints.
 Right Riders and Cycle To Be Seen programs are bicycle safety programs for school
children.
Police Departments also participate in locally-developed programs on safety topics such as
Northern road safety, emergency procedures for children, and bicycle rodeos, among others.
Target groups: Driving public and program specific.
Availability: Programs are implemented in communities based on local needs and police
resources. Some police departments/detachments have designated traffic, road safety or
community police officers. In others, officers are assigned responsibilities for community
education work in addition to other duties.
Funding: Many of the educational materials for traffic safety programs are developed and
produced by ICBC and/or the Drinking Driving CounterAttack Program. Right Riders is
sponsored by Petro-Canada.
Contact: For more information, contact your local police department or detachment, or the
Government of BC, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor general, Police Services Division,
Road Safety Unit.
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British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
(VSCPD)
- Victim Service Programs
Provides victims with information,
assistance, and emotional support.
Purpose / Mandate:
 To lessen the impact of crime and trauma on victims and their families and to
assist in their recovery
 To increase victim safety and to help reduce the risk of further victimization
 To increase the level of participation and sense of empowerment for victims
throughout their participation in the criminal justice system
 Build and maintain safe communities
 Enhance public safety and local crime prevention efforts
 To increase awareness of the rights and services for victims of crime
Programs / Services:
Police-based Victim Service Programs: Provide justice system related information, emotional
support, crisis intervention, referrals, and practical assistance to victims of all types of crime.
Community-based Victim Service Programs: Provide specialized supports to victims of family
and sexual violence including women, children, male survivors of sexual abuse, ethnospecific communities, and Aboriginal peoples.
Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP): This program provides support services and
benefits including counselling to victims of crime. The program is governed by the Crime
Victim Assistance Act and Regulations. Victims injured as a result of certain crimes,
immediate family members of an injured or deceased victim, and some witnesses may be
eligible for financial assistance and/or benefits. Contact the program directly at 604-6603888 or toll free in B.C. 1-866-660-3888.
Victim Safety Unit (VSU): Promotes victim safety by: notifying victims and civil restraining
order protected parties regarding the provincial custody status of offenders, administering the
Victim Travel Fund, representing victims’ perspectives and interests on the provincial High
Risk Recognizance Advisory Committee, administering the Cell Phone/Home Alarm program,
and working with local victim service programs to ensure that victims are aware of and have
access to the range of services to ensure their safety.
VictimLINK (1-800-563-0808): is a toll-free, province-wide telephone service, available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. It provides information and referral services to all victims of
crime, and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence. The line is TTY
accessible and provides interpretation services for all the major languages spoken in British
Columbia. Call TTY at 604-875-0885; to call collect, please call the Telus Relay Service at
711.
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Target Group(s):
Victims of crime and their families.
Availability:
Monday to Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Funding:
The Provincial Government and the Victims of Crime Act special account.
Address:
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Victims Services and Community Programs Division
302-815 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 2E6
Contact:
Susanne Dahlin, Executive Director
Phone: (604) 660-5199
Fax: (604) 660-5340
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British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (VSCPD)
- Youth Against Violence Line
Toll free telephone line.
Purpose / Mandate:
To provide a safe and confidential way for youth to get assistance
and information and to prevent and report youth crime and
violence.
Programs / Services:
Calls on the toll free, multilingual, live response line are referred to
local police or service provider for response. Information and
referral are provided. Email service is being developed.
Target Group(s):
Youth aged 11-24.
Availability:
Toll free line is accessible province-wide 24 hours, 7
days a week: 1-800-680-4264.
Evaluation:
Monthly statistics and regular meetings assess calls
to the line and the action taken. Line is monitored by
Information Services Vancouver (ISV).
Funding:
Victim Services and Community Programs Division
(VSCPD) of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Address:
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Victim Services and Community Programs Division
302-815 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E6
Contact:
Pardeep Purewal (VSCPD)
Phone: (604) 660-2916
Fax: (604) 660-5340
Toll Free Youth Against Violence Line: 1-800-680-4264
Website: www.takingastand.com
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British Columbia Safety Council
Safety Programs
The BC Safety Council provides a broad range of
safety training and awareness programs in the field of
occupational safety and health, traffic safety and
community/personal safety. Programs and services
are delivered directly by the council and through a
network of authorized delivery agencies and regional
safety councils throughout the province.
Purpose/mandate: Preventing injury and saving lives by helping BC citizens manage the
risks they face at work, at home, on the road and during leisure activities.
Programs/services:
 Occupational safety and health training programs for workers and supervisors;
 Community safety programs – including such things as Babysitter courses and
Mature Driver improvement training;
 Motorcycle rider training;
 Traffic safety courses and driver improvement training for all types of vehicles;
 Instructor training programs – including such things as Hazard Avoidance, Lift Truck
Certification, WHMIS and TDG;
 Mobile equipment training;
 Products – including such things as Driver’s Back Manual, DuPont (SCIP program,
Street Smart Chemistry, STOP program), S+ Pro System, SmarTire, Web Demo and
Workpace software;
 Work Safety Awards;
 Occupational all terrain vehicle operator training;
Target group: Program specific.
Availability: Safety Council programs and services are provided to employers and private
citizens throughout the province directly by the BC Safety Council and by a network of
regional safety councils and authorized delivery agencies. Customized training and
consultative services are available.
Funding: Mainly through course fees, corporate and individual memberships, and private
donations.
Address:
BC Safety Council
2225 - 21331 Gordon Way
Richmond, B.C. V6W 1J9
Contact:
Bryan Lowes, Executive Director
Phone: (604) 214-7433 Local 110 Fax: (604) 214-7434
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.safetycouncil.bc.ca
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National Office:
Address:
Canada Safety Council
2225-21331 Gordon Way
Richmond BC V6W 1J9
Telephone: 604-214-7433
Fax: 604-214-7434
Website: www.safetycouncil.bc.ca
Addresses and contacts for the regional safety councils in BC:
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Bill Laughin, Executive Director
Vancouver Island Safety Council
1767 Island Highway
Victoria, BC V9B 1J1
Phone: (250) 478-9584 Fax: (250) 478-0588
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Laurie Woods, Manager
Penticton Safety Village
490 Edmonton Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 2H2
Phone: (250) 493-1856
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Tania Meyer, General Manager
Kelowna & District Safety Council
PO Box 2416, Station R
Kelowna, BC V1X 6A5
Phone: (250) 765-3163 Fax: (250) 765-3348
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Stuart Lawson, President
North Shore Safety Council
879 E. 12th Street
North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L2
By mail only
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British Columbia School Sports
Risk management guidelines for
school event organizers –
information for inclusion in the
Championship Standards Manual
being developed for organizers
of
BC
SCHOOL
SPORT
sanctioned championships and
events; will cover event safety,
site safety, liability, emergency
protocols, on-site medical and
para-medical requirements.
Purpose/mandate: To encourage student participation in extra-curricular activities, to assist
schools in the development and delivery of their programs and provide governance for
interschool competition.
Programs/services:
 Forty-nine sanctioned provincial championships for secondary school teams;
 Central registration/data base for member schools;
 Educational/professional development opportunities for 5,000 teacher-coaches;
 Athlete leadership programs for student-athletes;
 Annual Coach’s Conference;
 Annual Milk Run;
 Annual Sports Draw;
 School Spirit Week;
 Publications, including the BC SCHOOL SPORTS Report magazine, the Sport Resource
Catalogue for Teachers and Coaches, the Accommodation Directory, the Athletic
Coordinators UPDATE, various sport handbooks and guidelines; and
 Mailing and administrative services for sanctioned sports.
Target group:
 Event organizers involved with school-based tournaments, meets and games.
 General Membership - public and independent secondary and middle schools offering
extra curricular athletic programmes for students.
Availability: Material included as a specific chapter on risk management and event safety in
the new BCSS Championship Standards Manual, published in school-year 1999-2000.
Evaluation: Feedback from membership representatives, the Sports Medicine Council of BC,
school districts, insurance companies and lawyers.
Funding: Internal funds at the present time, possibly sponsorship of production and
distribution.
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Address:
BC School Sports
#100 4585 Canada Way, Burnaby BC
V5G 4L6
Contact:
Phone: (604) 737-3066 Fax: (604) 737-9844
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bcschoolsports.ca
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British Columbia School Trustees Association
Purpose/mandate: The British Columbia School Trustees Association is a non-profit,
voluntary organization representing BC’s locally elected school boards.
The Association works to:
 Preserve and promote the fundamental democratic principle of local autonomy and
community control of public education; and
 Influence government by advocating the views of school boards on public education in
BC.
Mission: To promote effective boards of public school trustees, working to improve student
achievement through community engagement.
Programs/services:
 Co-operate with other government/private agencies to reduce the number of motor vehicle
accidents and other injuries among young people.
Target group: 60 BC School Boards.
Availability: Upon request.
Funding: Membership fees.
Address:
BC School Trustees Association
1580 West Broadway, 4th Floor
Vancouver, BC V6J 5K9
Contact:
Jean Ciriani
Communications Director
Phone: (604) 734-2721 Fax: (604) 732-4559
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bcsta.org
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British Columbia SPORTSafe Program
British Columbia SPORTSafe
Program
To create a safer environment for British
Columbia’s children in sport and recreation.
Purpose / Mandate:
SPORTSafe, an initiative of the Sport Branch, Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts,
was developed to create a safer environment for British Columbia’s children and youth in
sport and recreation.
SPORTSafe is designed as a modular program – its initial focus was on preventing
harassment, abuse and violence and a second module on preventing and reducing the
severity of sport and recreation injuries has recently been added. Future focuses will
include anti-doping/safe supplementation, body image and other safety topics.
Programs / Services:
The SPORTSafe program series includes materials which have been widely distributed
among community sport organizations, schools and recreation departments throughout
the province. Program materials include:
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SPORTSafe Brochure – A Guide for Parents;
SPORTSafe Parents Contract (Code of Conduct)
SPORTSafe Coach’s Game Plan
SPORTSafe Volunteer Screening Model
SPORTSafe Template Violence Prevention Policy for Facilities
SPORTSafe Sport and Recreation Injury Prevention Resource CD / Website
As well, all provincial sport and recreation organizations funded by the Ministry must have
in place a Harassment Policy for members and participants. The SPORTSafe materials
form an integral part of each organization’s education and awareness plan.
Target group(s):
All persons who provide or participate in sport and recreation activities through schools,
sports clubs or community programs in British Columbia.
Availability:
Materials are available, free of charge, from the Sport Branch
(www.sport.gov.bc.ca) or through Sport BC (www.sport.bc.ca) in Vancouver.
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Funding:
The SPORTSafe program is funded by the Sport Branch, Ministry of Tourism, Sport and
the Arts, and delivered by partners in the sport and recreation system. Sport BC is the
lead agency for program delivery.
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Address:
Sport BC
509 – 1367 West Broadway
Vancouver BC V6H 4A9
Contact:
Phone: (604) 737-3005
Fax: (604) 737-3097
Website: http://www.sport.bc.ca
Address:
Sport Branch
PO Box 9820 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9W3
Contact:
Phone: (250) 356-9005
Fax: (250) 387-1407
British Columbia/Yukon Society of Transition Houses
BC/Yukon
Society of
Transition
Houses
The BCYSTH is a registered charitable non-profit society. Our
members are of transition houses, safe homes, second stage
shelters, and other groups, which serve the needs of abused
women and their children. We represent 164 member
organizations throughout the province and Yukon. Public
education, advocacy, training and other forms of direct support
to our member organizations are all integral components of the
society's directive.
Purpose / Mandate:
BC/Yukon Society of Transition Houses works provincially toward ending violence against
women and children.
Programs / Services:
 Support and advocacy for membership (Shelters for abused women and their
Children).
 Provide Training for transition house workers, Children Who Witness Abuse
Counsellor.
 Provide Support and co-ordination for over 80 children who witness abuse
counselling programs.
 Prevention of Violence Week.
 Public education and prevention activities.
 We facilitate and support the establishment of transition houses and other services
to battered women and their children.
 Keeping members informed of relevant new research and other pertinent
information.
Target group(s):
Transition Houses, Safe Home Networks, Second Stage Houses, and Children Who
Witness Abuse programs.
Availability: Provincial Organization with Board of Directors.
Funding:
Ministry of Community Services, Provincial Government
(Core Funding)
Project Funding:
National Crime Prevention, Vancouver Foundation, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor
General, United Way of Lower Mainland, BC Housing, Ministry of Health Services, Van City,
Lohn Foundation, Canadian Women’s Foundation, The real State Foundation of British
Columbia and Crime Prevention and Victim Services
Address:
BC/Yukon Society of Transition Houses
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507-475 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC
V6C- 2B3
Contact:
Karen Stone
Executive Director
Phone: (604) 669-6943 Ext: 222
Fax: (604) 682-6962
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bcysth.ca
Shahnaz Rahman
Coordinator of Children’s Services
Phone: 604-669-6943 Ext: 221
Fax: 604-682-6962
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bcysth.ca
Admin Email: [email protected]
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