By rdnewsNOW staff

Child advocacy centre honoured for efforts in family violence prevention

Nov 27, 2018 | 8:20 AM

The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre in Red Deer was recently recognized for its leadership in preventing family violence, sexual violence, child abuse and bullying.

A total of 25 Inspiration Awards were presented by Community and Social Services Minister Irfan Sabir on November 23 in Edmonton to individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond to prevent violence in their communities.

“This year’s Inspiration Award winners come from different walks of life, but all share a common goal,” Sabir said. “These Albertans work day in and day out to transform lives, promote healthy relationships and prevent violence. I want to congratulate all 25 Inspiration Award winners and thank these Albertans for the important work they do to make our province a better place to live.”

The 2018 Inspiration Award winners include social workers, academics, youth and those who support newcomers to Alberta. The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre was honoured for its efforts in the Child Abuse Prevention category, along with the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre, Glori Meldrum and Rosanna Saccomani, QC.

Award recipients in the Emerging Excellence, Innovation and Lifetime Achievement category include Tina Guo (Emerging excellence), Gaye Warthe (Innovation), Carolyn Goard (Lifetime achievement) and Robbie Babins-Wagner (Lifetime achievement).
Bullying Prevention award winners include Elizabeth Ly, Emma Potter, iHuman Youth Society and YELL Youth Council.

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Family Violence Prevention award winners include Dahlia ElShafie-Mostafa, Ashley Lim (Family violence, individual), Wendy Aujla (Family violence, individual), Mana Ali (Family violence, individual), Mount Royal University, Stepping Up Project, Catholic Social Services – Immigration and Settlement Services, Athabasca and Area Prevention of Relationship Abuse Action Committee (PRAAC) and ECHO Promotions.

Award winners in the Sexual Violence Prevention category include Bill Kaye, Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse, Kari Thomason, Arden Mathieson and NorQuest College.

The Inspiration Awards ceremony is held each November during family Violence Prevention Month.

Government officials say the Inspiration Awards selection committee is made up of cross-ministerial and community partners from a number of sectors, including social services, justice, business and Indigenous relations. 

Award nominations are measured on a number of criteria, including changing organizational practices, developing primary prevention strategies and partnering with Alberta’s diverse communities.