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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. 2 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. BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 3 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 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 17 18 19 20 22 24 25 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 45 47 49 50 51 53 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 5 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 6 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/ BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 7 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/ 8 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 9 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 10 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] BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 11 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; 12 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 13 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 14 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 15 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 16 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 17 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 18 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. BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 19 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: Surveillance: Improve and maintain an ongoing system of injury surveillance across BC 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 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 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: 20 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 21 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: 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 22 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 23 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 24 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: 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. BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 25 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. 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. 26 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: 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. BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 27 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. 28 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 29 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 30 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. BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 31 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 32 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 Open burning regulations education (including general campfire safety, backyard, pile and resource management burns) 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 33 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 34 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 35 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 36 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] BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 37 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: 38 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 39 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 40 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 41 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. 42 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. BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 43 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 44 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 45 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 46 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: Bill Laughin, Executive Director Vancouver Island Safety Council 1767 Island Highway Victoria, BC V9B 1J1 Phone: (250) 478-9584 Fax: (250) 478-0588 Laurie Woods, Manager Penticton Safety Village 490 Edmonton Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 2H2 Phone: (250) 493-1856 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 Stuart Lawson, President North Shore Safety Council 879 E. 12th Street North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L2 By mail only BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 47 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. 48 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 49 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 50 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: 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. BC Injury Prevention Program Directory Web-site 51 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. 52 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 BC Injury Prevention Program Directory 53 507-475 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] 54