ABBOTSFORD COMMUNITY PROTOCOL PARTNER LIST 2004 The Protocol is designed to help community members and stakeholders react promptly and effectively whenever critical incidents of discrimination or hate crime strike with resources and a step-by-step guide to respond. The Abbotsford Community Protocol: A Response to Critical Incidents of Discrimination and Hate Crime can be found at all partnering organizations listed below.
Abbotsford Community Services 2420 Montrose Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S9
Tel: 604-859-7681 Fax: 604-859-6334
The Diversity Education and Resources Services (DEARS) program provides workshops, resources and education on human rights issues. The Fraser Valley Human Dignity Coalition (FVHDC) provides advocacy and awareness opportunities on human dignity matters. Other relevant programs include the Translation and Interpretive Services, Victim Services and Immigrant and Multicultural Services.
Abbotsford Police Department 2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3P5
Emergency - Call 911 Non-Emergency: 604-859-5225
Abbotsford Police are first responders to Criminal Code offences involving hate, racism or harassment. They will liaise with and forward information to the BC Hate Crimes Team. They are able to provide proactive intervention and education through the community outreach programs of the Community Policing Branch. The Graffiti Task Force is also available to assist.
Abbotsford Youth Commission #101-32383 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W6
Tel: 604-854-8785 Fax: 604-854-8092 www.abbyyouth.com
The Abbotsford Youth Commission exists to identify, promote, improve and increase services for youth in Abbotsford. The AYC will refer people to the appropriate resources identified in the protocol. The AYC would be willing to work in partnership with other community agencies to offer forums, education, or workshops in response to an identified need.
Abbotsford Police Victim Services 2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3P5
Tel: 604-864-4757 After Hours/ Crisis: 604-859-5225
Victim Services provides information on victim's rights, criminal justice system and what to expect if the crime is reported to the police. They provide emotional support, crisis visits, phone follow-ups and meetings as well as and information and referrals in regards to financial assistance, shelter, safety planning, counselling, child trauma, critical incident stress, immigration issues, legal and civil matters, grief, mental and physical health concerns.
Women's Resource Society of the FV Box 3044, Mission, BC V2V 4J3
Tel: 604-820-8455
Youthquest! Provincial Office
Tel: 604-523-9115 Fax: 604-523-9116 Toll Free: 1-866-NOT-ALONE www.youthquest.bc.ca
Community Dev. Program: 604-855-3361 An agency that responds to violence against women by providing safe refuge, group and individual counseling, community outreach and public education.
88 7th Street, Rm. 100B, c/o DSU Box 2503
New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2
Youthquest! provides a range of services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth. Youthquest! also operates a peer-answered crisis line that offers peer support services for youth (604-3089572) and works toward the reduction and elimination of bigotry and homophobia in schools and society and provides workshops as requested. If you have questions or require more information regarding the Abbotsford Community Protocol: A Response to Critical Incidents of Discrimination and Hate Crime please call DEARS at 604-859-7681 x 270. Abbotsford Community Protocol: A Response to Critical Incidents of Discrimination and Hate Crime
March 2004