Renewing Resources
Renewing Resources for Safer Communities is an innovative partnership between the anti-violence sector and the resource sector (particularly forestry, mining and fishing) that aims to improve the resource sector’s capacity to respond to violence in relationships. The BCASVACP and the Ending Relationship Abuse Society (ERA) have come together to manage this one-year violence prevention project, working in partnership with WorkSafe BC, the BC Federation of Labour, and the United Steelworkers Union. The action plan of Renewing Resources for Safer Communities includes hosting five free training sessions around the province in key areas identified by forestry and mining personnel. At these sessions, participants will learn what exactly defines “violence in relationships” as well as what constitutes an appropriate response from a corporate and individual perspective. They will also receive a Tool Kit on CD to assist with proactive prevention strategies, including a draft policy, within the work sites. The vision of this initiative is to reduce violence and to assist employers to develop skills and knowledge to respond. At the end of it all, we hope to make our communities a safe place to work, live and play. This initiative offers industry an opportunity to invest in healthy relationships and a safer workplace environment.
See Calendar of Events for training dates in April, May and June of 2008.
Contact Sandra Beggs for more information:
sandra (at) qcislands.net
Phone 250-559-8831 or 604-315-1134 (cell)
A Ministry of Community Services Partners in Prevention Project
