Tips for Victims of Violence
Abuse Hurts…abuse can be hitting, name calling, controlling a person’s money or action, threats, or forced or unwanted sex. In Calgary we care and we have many services that can help you. Remember it is not your fault.
If you’re being abused, please call one of the numbers listed. The agency can also help people who are hurting or abusing someone.
24 Hour Help for Everyone - Calgary and Area
Emergency: Police/Fire/Ambulance………………………………………911
Requests for Police Service………………………………………...266-1234
Distress Centre (telephone information)……………………..……266-1605
Men’s Line (telephone information and support)…………….…266-4357
Community Resource Team (mobile team)…………………….....299-9699
Child Abuse (Emergency Social Services)………………………..297-2995
Kerby Rotary House (seniors)………………………………………705-3250
Children’s Cottage…………………………………………………...233-2273
Shelters for Women (To talk with on the phone or a safe place to stay)
Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter………………………….….232-8717
Discovery House……………………………………………………..277-0718
YWCA Family Violence Prevention Centre
and Sheriff King Home……………………………………...……….266-0707
Native Women’s Shelter………………………………………….....531-1972
Calgary Communities against Sexual Abuse
(Includes sexual assault)………………………………………..…..237-5888
Helpful Web Sites
RoseNet: Law and Abused Immigrant Women
Rose net helps consumers to learn about Canadian laws and issues relating to immigrant women in abusive relationships.
VIEC: Violence Information and Education Centre- Calgary
VioletNet
Information on law and abused women. Legal information that may help consumers if they are experiencing violence in an intimate relationship. This site indicates what options they women have if they are being abused buy someone they love. This site explains to people where they can go for help and where they can find a safe place to stay.
Bullying Tips
Tips for Kids
- Tell a caring adult—teacher, parent, school nurse, principal, etc.
- Telling is not tattling—bullying is a difficult problem and you need adult help.
- Be persistent and keep telling until you talk to an adult who will listen.
- Ignore the bully, but tell if the situation does not improve.
- Practice saying “No.”
- Draw or write about your feelings.
- Say nothing and walk away.
- Stick up for each other.
- Act confidently.
- Avoid unsupervised areas of school.
- Don’t bring your valuables to school.
Helpful web sites for children and youth:
• www.bullying.org
• www.bullybeware.com
10 tips for talking with kids:
- Start early
- Initiate conversations with your child
- ...Even about sex and relationships
- Create an open environment
- Communicate your values
- Listen to your child
- Try to be honest
- Be patient
- Use everyday opportunities to talk
- Talk about it again. And again
Source: "Talking With Kids About Tough Issues"
- Encourage your child to share problems with you with the assurance that telling is not tattling.
- Praise and encourage your child.
- Help your child find new interests, activities and friends.
- Maintain contact with your child’s school
- Have your child engage in activities that improve his/her self-esteem.
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