Family Violence Awareness

Securing Our Community... Strengthening Our Commitment

24 TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE www.rnca.ca 1 www.rnca.ca 2 PRESIDENT’S m e s s a g e

On behalf of the members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association, I would like to thank our individual and corporate sponsors for supporting our Annual RNCA Community Guides. Your generosity allows us to continue to deliver important safety and awareness messages to the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador. This 24th Annual Community Guide focuses on the important topic of Family Violence Awareness, which is an ongoing concern in our communities.

Through your support, our Association is pleased to be able to continue to provide funding to many local organizations that provide meaningful and important services within our province. One of these organizations is the Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador whose mission is to ensure that women and their children live free of violence and that they have access to safety, security, services, and advocacy to support them in their communities and homes in moving toward a life free from abuse. We are very proud to be able to support the work they do.

Thank you again for your continued support.

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www.rnca.ca 3 www.rnca.ca 4 CONTENTS

24th Annual Community Guide Family Violence Awareness Family Violence Awareness What is Family Violence? ...... 11 Domestic Violence – Fact and Fiction ...... 53 What Puts Families at Risk of Violence A Day in the Life of Canada’s Shelters and What Helps Protect Them? ...... 15 for Women Survivors of Abuse ...... 57 How to Recognize if You or Your Post-Separation Abuse: Impact on Women . . . .65 Children are Being Abused ...... 19 Family Violence in Canada – a statistical profile 69 What to Do if Someone You Know What About the Children if You Decide to Leave .75 is Being Abused ...... 21 Impact on Children ...... 79 Men Abused by Women ...... 25 Same Sex Relationships ...... 83 Snapshot of Family Violence in Canada ...... 29 The Economic Burden of Family Violence . . . . .85 How Big is the Problem in Canada ...... 31 Violence Against Women in NL ...... 87 Who Can Help ...... 35 Violence Against Aboriginal Women ...... 89 How to Plan for Your Safety ...... 39 Emergency / Crisis Contact Information ...... 91 How Men and Boys Can Help Stop Family Violence ...... 45 Shelters in NL ...... 93 What’s Wrong with Spanking ...... 47 RESOURCES ...... 128 Get Help with Family Violence ...... 51

RNCA News & Photo Album Message from the Premier ...... 1 Law Enforcement Torch Run ...... 113 Message from the RNCA President ...... 3 Children’s Wish Foundation ...... 113 RNCA Executive Members ...... 7 Seniors’ 2014 Christmas Party - St. John’s . . .115 Message from the Publisher ...... 9 Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game ...... 117 RNCA Made $2,500 Donation to THANL . . . . .95 NL & Labrador Police and Peace Officers’ 2015 Crime Stoppers Police Officers Memorial Association Parade - St. John’s . . . .119 of the Year Award ...... 97 RNC Unites to Help Retiree ...... 123 RNCA Awards of Excellence ...... 99 NL Man Raises Awareness for Huntington 2014 Christmas Gala and Awards Banquet . .101 Disease to Help His Wife ...... 125 Detective Sgt. Thomas Fraize Scholarship . . .101 Police Exemplary Service Medals ADVERTISERS’ INDEX ...... 126 and Bars Ceremony ...... 103 Donations to the Community ...... 103 Life-Saving Awards ...... 105 Corner Brook RNCA Members in the Community ...... 107 Labrador RNCA Members in the Community .109 Anti-Bullying Day ...... 111 www.rnca.ca 5 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association We’re proud to support the RNCA’s 24th Annual Crime Prevention Guide on Family Violence Awareness

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Warren Sullivan Nick Cashin Albert Gibbons Scott Harris President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Treasurer

Jared Sweetapple Mark Green Kevin Hogan Mike Summers Secretary Director, Platoon A Director, Platoon C Director, NCOs

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Jason Farrell Director, Labrador West

Ryan Armstrong Director, Platoon B

Jason Power George Horan Danny Abbass Preston Duffy Director, CID Director, Support Services Director, Corner Brook Director, Platoon D

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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association publishes these Annual Crime Prevention Guides th to educate the public on potentially hazardous community concerns. This 24 Annual Crime Prevention Guide focuses on Family Violence Awareness, designed to help educate and promote the public’s role in identifying and reporting potential Child and Spousal Abuse, which is a serious concern for all Newfoundlanders.

This Annual Community Guide is made possible as a result of financial contributions from residents and business representatives throughout the province. With their generous support, the members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association are able to give back to their communities through donations to various local charities and youth-oriented programs.

On behalf of the RNCA, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every contributor of our 2014 Telephone Appeal. This unique publication is distributed free-of-charge each year to schools, libraries and public facilities and it is also available online at the RNCA’s website at www.rnca.ca, making it easily accessible to everyone. Your comments or suggestions regarding these publications are always welcome and we look forward to speaking with you again this year during our Annual Telephone Appeal.

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WHAT IS FAMILY VIOLENCE? Family violence is any form of abuse or neglect Examples of family violence: that a child or adult experiences from a family •child abuse, including neglect and member, or from someone with whom they childhood exposure to intimate partner have an intimate relationship. It is an abuse of violence power by one person to hurt and control someone who trusts and depends on them. •intimate partner violence, including dating violence All family violence is wrong. Some of it is against the law. •elder abuse and neglect Many terms with similar meanings •early and forced marriage, and "honour"- related violence The different terms used for family violence can have slightly different meanings depending on •female genital mutilation where and how they are used, such as in a Some common forms of family violence courtroom or a hospital. For example, include: domestic violence can sometimes mean family violence and sometimes it means Physical abuse—physical injury or death of a intimate partner violence. Intimate partner family member or intimate partner caused violence refers to physical, sexual, or when someone: psychological harm by a current or former •pushes, shoves, hits, slaps or kicks partner or spouse and can also be called •pinches or punches dating violence between couples who are not married. The terms violence against women •strangles or chokes and gender-based violence are also used. •stabs or cuts Child abuse is sometimes called child •shoots maltreatment or neglect, and elder abuse is •throws objects sometimes referred to as neglect. •burns Family violence affects Canadians in all types •holds someone down for another person to of families and relationships-no matter how old assault they are, where they live, or how much money, education or type of job they have. It can •locks someone in a room or ties them down affect people of every race, religion and sexual orientation. Violence can happen between anyone in a family or in a close intimate relationship (e.g., boyfriend, girlfriend or fiancée), including children, parents, grandparents, siblings, intimate partners and extended family—like uncles or step-parents. It can happen in opposite sex and same-sex couples.

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www.rnca.ca 12 WHAT IS FAMILY VIOLENCE? ...continued Sexual abuse—forced sexual activity on a Financial abuse—control, or misuse of a family family member or intimate partner, when member's or intimate partner's money or someone: property, when someone: •touches another in a sexual way without •takes another person's money or property consent without permission •has any sexual activity without consent •prevents a person from going to work or •continues sexual activity when asked to stop otherwise obtaining money or other resources •forces another to commit unsafe or humiliating sexual acts •withholds or limits money Sexual abuse can also happen in intimate •pressures a person to sign documents partner relationships. Even if you are married •forces a person to sell things or change a will or engaged, your partner cannot force you to have sex. Children under the age of 16 cannot give informed consent, so any sexual contact between an adult and a child is a crime. Children under the age of 18 cannot legally give consent to sexual activity that exploits them. Emotional or psycho-social abuse—words or actions to control or frighten a family member or intimate partner, or destroy their self- respect, when someone: •makes threats •intimidates or bullies •puts down, insults or calls a person names •yells or criticizes all the time Neglect—not meeting the basic needs to provide care for a dependent family member •isolates a person from friends and family or intimate partner, when someone: •destroys belongings •does not provide proper food, warm •hurts pets clothing, health care, medication or appropriate hygiene •does not protect another person from physical harm or provide proper supervision •abandons another person

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WHAT PUTS FAMILIES AT RISK OF VIOLENCE AND WHAT HELPS PROTECT THEM?

Patterns of family violence continue from one Strengthening protective factors and reducing generation to another risk factors that make families vulnerable can help to prevent family violence. A child or teenager who is abused, or exposed to intimate partner violence, is more likely to be Protective and risk factors are related to family abused as an adult or to become an abuser. violence at many levels-society, community, This makes prior experience of family violence relationship, and individual-and each level a risk factor. impacts all of the others. For example: Family violence can happen in any family or A society's values and beliefs influence laws community. and can send a message about whether or not violence is tolerated. This message can Research shows that while some factors may influence the community-level programs or help protect families from violence (protective services that can help prevent or respond to factors), others are related to a higher risk (risk family violence. Together, society's values, laws factors). and community supports can impact family These factors do not cause family violence; relationships and individuals - both to help they are related to level of risk, with exposure people relate to each other in safe ways, and to multiple risk factors making families more to develop resilience to cope with difficult or vulnerable. harmful situations.

Examples of protective and risk factors by type of violence Child abuse & neglect

What helps to protect children What puts children at risk of abuse? from abuse?

Society Laws against all forms of child abuse Social tolerance of violence

Community Access to local support services Parental resilience and ability to cope

Relationship Strong parent-child attachment A history of intergenerational violence

Parental mental health or substance Individual Parental resilience and ability to cope abuse problems

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Intimate partner violence

What helps protect intimate What puts intimate partners at risk partners? of abuse?

Traditional gender norms Society Strong income supports (gender inequity)

Safe and affordable housing Community members unwilling to Community options for families speak out against violence

Dominance or control issues of one Relationship Strong conflict resolution skills partner over another

Being abused as a child, youth, Individual Positive self-esteem or adult

Elder abuse

What helps protect elders What puts elders at risk of abuse? from abuse?

Society Public awareness of elder abuse Ageism

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Relationship Strong social support systems Family conflict

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HOW TO RECOGNIZE IF YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN ARE BEING ABUSED

SOMETIMES it can be hard to tell whether or not Child sexual abuse - your children are taken you or your children are being abused. This advantage of for sexual purposes if they information may help you to understand your •touch someone's genitals. own situation. let someone touch their genitals. All family violence is wrong. Some of it is •have sex. against the law. •watch others have sex or look at porn. •take off their clothes or watch someone Family violence is any form of abuse or neglect undress. that a child or adult experiences from a family •have nude photos taken. member or intimate partner (boyfriend, Emotional abuse-you or your children are girlfriend, spouse, fiancé(e). It is an abuse of power by one person to hurt and control •treated like a possession. someone who trusts and depends on them. •constantly criticized and put down. Abuse can happen between anyone in a •told that you are stupid or worthless. family, including young children, grown •ignored or neglected-or given the silent children, parents, elderly parents, siblings, treatment. intimate partners and extended family-like •threatened-someone threatens to abandon uncles or step-parents. It can happen in you or leave you behind. opposite and same-sex couples. Controlling behaviour - you or your children are Examples of violence include: •kept in your home and not allowed to leave. Physical abuse - you or your children are •constantly questioned and monitored — •hit, kicked, burned, pushed, choked or including your internet and phone activities. punched. •not allowed to see your family or friends. •threatened-someone threatens to hurt or kill Neglect - you or your children are you, your family or your pets. •not being provided with your basic needs Sexual abuse - you are from someone you depend on. •forced to perform sexual activities of any •denied needs such as housing, clothes, food, kind. hygiene, supervision or medical care. •made to have sex without contraception. Financial abuse - you are •deliberately given a sexual disease or •not in control of your own or family money infection. without your permission. Sexual abuse can also happen between •having money taken from you without your intimate partners. permission. Even if you are married or engaged, your •forced out of your house or forced to sign partner cannot force you to have sex. documents to give over control of your house. •not allowed to make an income.

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WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS BEING ABUSED

Is someone you know being abused? family member away from her/his work or other activities. If you think that someone you know is being abused by a family member, it is important to •one family member acting as if he/she "owns" act in a way that is safe and appropriate for another. everyone involved. •a family member contacting another while at work to say something that might scare or Family violence is not a private matter intimidate her/him. You might be concerned about getting involved because you feel that family violence is a private matter and none of your business, but it's important to remember that someone's life may depend on it. Signs that someone may be a victim of abuse Pay attention if someone... •seems sad, withdrawn, afraid or otherwise acts like they may be a victim of abuse. •is unreasonably angry or aggressive. •is nervous when a particular family member is around. •makes excuses for a family member's behaviour. •is sick or misses school or work a lot, or takes What you can do paid or unpaid time off that seems related to Family violence is never the victim's fault. The an abusive situation. most important thing that you can do is offer •has a change in job performance: poor your support without any blame or concentration, mistakes, slowness, judgement... inconsistent work quality. •Make sure everyone is safe - Choose a time •tries to cover bruises. and place where you can have a private •drinks more than usual or uses drugs. conversation. Or if you see... Be careful about communication-a voice •"put downs" from one family member to message, text or email could put someone in another. danger. •one family member doing all the talking or Never confront an abuser or do anything that dominating the conversation when the other makes you feel unsafe. family member is present. Get support for your own feelings from a friend •one family member trying to keep another or professional you trust. ¸ www.rnca.ca 21 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Fire Safety and Property Protection

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•Let the person be in charge - Listen •Write down what the child tells you in their respectfully to what this person needs; don't own words. try to take over. What to do if you suspect child abuse: Don't give details about why you're If you know a child is being sexually abused, concerned; just say that you want to be report it to the police immediately. In an supportive. emergency, call 911. If the person doesn't want to talk, say that you Every province and territory has a law that says are available whenever needed. that any person who believes a child is being •Offer support - Before you approach the abused must report it. You will not get in trouble person, find services in your area that might for making a report if you have reason to help if and when they are ready: believe a child is being abused, even if it turns - Don't expect to know all the answers. out that you were wrong. - Explore options together. If you have questions about how to recognize - Ask direct questions like, "Do you want me to child abuse, here are some things you can do: help you find someone to talk to?" or "Do you •Call your local child protection services. want to go somewhere safe?" •Talk to a nurse, social worker, doctor or If a child or a young person tells you that they teacher. are being abused •Call the police. •Believe the child. •Call the Kids' Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. •Listen. Don't interrupt or judge. •React calmly. Don't ask for details. •Tell the child that the abuse is not their fault, and that it was right to tell you.

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www.rnca.ca 24 MEN ABUSED BY WOMEN Information Sheet Between 1999 and 2004, more than half a million men in Canada had a female partner who was violent toward them. The partner might have been a wife, an ex-wife or a common-law partner. This means about six per cent of men in intimate relationships have experienced abuse or violence from their partners.1

So what is abuse? •Abuse in intimate relationships is a pattern of behaviours where one partner dominates, belittles or humiliates the other. •Abuse of men by their partners happens when the partner uses emotional, physical, sexual or intimidation tactics. She* does it to control the man, get her own way and prevent him from leaving the relationship. The abused man is always adapting his behaviour to do what his partner wants, in the hopes of preventing further abuse. •The primary motive for abuse is to establish and maintain power and control over a partner. The abused partner resists the attempts to control him. EMOTIONAL ABUSE TACTICS include: In turn, the abusive woman takes additional steps to regain control over her partner. •Putdowns •Abuse in intimate relationships is not typically an •Controlling finances isolated incident. Abuse happens over time. If •Isolating her partner and restricting his freedoms abuse is allowed to continue, it becomes more •Spiritual abuse (ridicules or insults religion or frequent and more severe. spiritual beliefs)

PHYSICAL ABUSE TACTICS include any activity that The primary motive for abuse is can cause physical pain or injury. to establish and maintain power and control over a partner. The abused partner resists the SEXUAL ABUSE TACTICS include: attempts to control him. In turn, •Uses force or pressure to get her partner to have “ the abusive woman takes sex in a way he does not want additional steps to regain control •Ridicules or criticizes his performance over her partner. •Withholds affection or sex to punish him for violating her rules

Control tactics: four kinds of abuse INTIMIDATION TACTICS are any words or actions Often when people think about abuse, they think of that the abusive partner uses to scare her partner. emotional abuse, physical abuse, or sexual abuse.” For example: destroying property, threatening, Abuse may also include intimidation tactics. stalking or harassing.

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FAMILY VIOLENCE: HOW BIG IS THE PROBLEM IN CANADA?

Of all reported crime in 2011, more Most victims are women than one quarter resulted from Rates of intimate partner violence were family violence. Family members higher for women compared to men in every age group. Compared to men, were involved in 77% of all murder- women who were victims were: suicides. Almost 70% of all family • 3- times more likely to report being violence victims were women and sexually assaulted, beaten, choked or girls. threatened with a gun or a knife • nearly 2.5 times more likely to report Women are victims of intimate partner higher rates of injury caused by abuse violence more often and more severely • 5 times more likely to report multiple than men experiences of abuse • 80% of intimate partner violence is Rates for Aboriginal women are more than against women twice those for other women • 97% of spousal murder-suicides • Nearly 60% of Aboriginal women who are against women reported spousal abuse also reported being physically injured as a result of it Family violence is under-reported versus 41% of non-Aboriginal women Experts know that rates of all forms of family • Almost half of these women reported violence are underestimated. For example, the most severe forms of violence: being according to a 2013 Statistics Canada sexually assaulted, beaten, choked, or report, only 24% of women who had been threatened with a gun or a knife. abused by their spouses had reported it to Young women have the highest rates overall the police. • Women aged 24-34 have the highest There are many reasons why people don't rates of intimate partner violence, report family violence. One is because of followed closely by those aged 15-24. the stigma associated with it. Young children may not report violence because • The dating violence rate is 60% higher they may have limited contacts outside the than the spousal violence rate. family in whom they can safely confide. • Rates of all types of violence, including Intimate partner violence partner violence, decrease as people get older. Here are some findings from 2013 Statistics Canada reports on family violence and violence against women:

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www.rnca.ca 32 FAMILY VIOLENCE: HOW BIG IS THE PROBLEM IN CANADA? ...continued Same-sex relationships Elder abuse & neglect • Women who self-identified as lesbian or According to a 2013 Statistics Canada bisexual reported significantly higher rates report: of violence by a partner than • Nearly 60% of incidents of elder abuse heterosexual women (20.8% vs. 6.1%) were physical assaults against older Child abuse and neglect adults, and 26% involved threats. A recent report showed that in 2012: • The highest rates of elder abuse by a • More than a quarter (26%) of adult family member reported to police are for Canadians reported that they had those aged 65-74. experienced physical abuse in childhood; • Senior women are more likely to be killed 10% reported childhood sexual abuse; 8% by a family member than senior men. reported childhood exposure to intimate Who is most likely to abuse older adults? partner violence. • family members (34%) A 2013 Statistics Canada report showed that: • strangers (27%) • girls were 4 times more likely than boys to be victims of child sexual abuse by a • acquaintances (19%) family member Grown children are the most common • of infants killed by a family member, those perpetrators of abuse and/or neglect of under 1 year were most at risk elderly relatives-especially in cases of homicide. • Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Statistics Canada, 2013b Trauma accounted for nearly 1 in 3 homicides against children less than 1 www.phac-aspc.gc.ca year of age. • as children grow older, the non-lethal rates of violence increase

Rates of child abuse by type of abuse According to data from child welfare agencies in Canada in 2008, children were exposed to the following types of abuse: • Exposure to intimate partner violence (34%) • Neglect (34%) • Physical abuse (20%) • Emotional abuse (9%) • Sexual abuse (3%) PHAC (2010)

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www.justice.gc.ca GET HELP WITH FAMILY VIOLENCE Who can help? If you or someone you know is in If the situation isn't dangerous right now, you can also call a health centre, victim services, community immediate danger, call 9-1-1. organization, shelter, or the local police and tell them about the abuse. They can help you to figure out what If your area does not have a 9-1-1 service, call your to do next. local police emergency number. The police are trained When you ask officials like the police, a social worker or to help you deal with dangerous situations. They are a lawyer for information, you can ask them to keep your there to investigate and can also help you to get a concerns confidential. peace bond. They can also refer you to victim services. Victim services or a lawyer can help you get a non- The list below can help you find people or groups that criminal protection order to keep the person who might be able to help you with information, support or abused you away from you. emergency assistance.

Victim services organizations work with the police to help victims of crime. Victim They can help you develop a plan and find ways to protect yourself. They can connect you with services for food, clothing and shelter and may be Services able to provide interpretation services so you can speak with someone in a language you are comfortable in. See the Victim Services Directory1 to find services across Canada.

Many community organizations provide social services. These organizations Community may have someone who can listen to you and talk about your choices. They may be able to refer you to a lawyer if you need one or refer you to Organizations other services such as financial assistance. Some of these community organizations may have services in your first language. Multicultural or immigrant serving organizations may be able to give you information and refer you to helpful services.

Your family doctor can give you advice on what to do if you are being Family Doctor abused. He or she can help you with your physical or psychological injuries or may refer you to someone who can. Many provinces and territories also or Public have 24-hour health telephone help.

Health Nurse Call your provincial or territorial government for information about health and social support services in your community or ask your local community centre for advice. They may be able to offer information, counselling and provide referrals to social workers. You can look in your phone book or on the internet for your local number.

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continued... Who can help?

There are many telephone services (sometimes called crisis lines) that you Help can call for free 24 hours a day without giving your name. The person who answers the phone will listen to you and can help you make important Lines decisions to stay safe and to keep your children safe. Look in your phone book or on the internet for phone numbers. If you choose not to call for help right away, then keep a list of these phone numbers in a safe place you can get to easily. See Page 91

If you have serious injuries, you should go to a hospital. Hospitals have Hospital emergency staff who are there to help you if you are hurt or having a health emergency. They may also have special knowledge about family violence. It is best for you to tell the doctors and nurses the truth about what happened.

If you are not a Canadian citizen, you may still have access to health care. If you are legally entitled to be in Canada - as a refugee, a permanent resident or a sponsored spouse - you may be entitled to free health coverage after three months under provincial or territorial health insurance. Refugee claimants may have access to health care coverage from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Tourists or temporary visitors can buy health insurance. For any questions regarding your health coverage, see your province's or territory's health information website or call your provincial or territorial health service.

Legal help may be available from a lawyer or a legal aid office. Contact Legal a lawyer referral service, a legal aid office or a public legal education and information association to find out where you can get legal help and if you Services can get help free of charge.

Many police officers are trained to respond to family violence. Many police Police services across Canada have special domestic assault units with police officers and other professionals who will listen and try to help you. The police can also refer you to victim services. Check the first few pages of your telephone book for the phone number.

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HOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR SAFETY

Plan for your safety if you are in an Are you a child or teenager who needs help? abusive relationship Call the Kids' Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868. It's important to make a plan to keep you and your The call is free of charge and children safe. Ask a friend, neighbour or co-worker you don't need to give your name. you trust to help you, or contact local services. There are also online tools to help and ways to • Think about your partner's past use and level of make sure you browse safely. force. This will help you predict what type of danger you and your children are facing and when to leave. Even if you're not planning to leave the relationship, • Create a plan to get out of your home safely a safety plan can help in case the abuse gets and practice it with your children. worse. You may have to leave in a hurry. Make sure • Choose the closest place to call for help - a to take actions in a way that makes sense for you- coffee shop or neighbour's house. for example, one at a time or in stages-and is safe • Decide where you will go (for example, a friend's for you and your children. house or local shelter, safe home or transition house) and how you will get there. 5 steps to make your safety plan • Ask your neighbours, friends and family to call 1. Do your research the police if they hear sounds of abuse and to 2. Decide how you can leave quickly - or stay safely look after your children in an emergency. 3. Talk to your children • Park your car by backing it into the driveway. 4. Gather important items Keep it fuelled. 5. Be careful about your computer • Hide your keys, cell phone and some money near your escape route. • Have a list of phone numbers to call for help. • Your local shelter or police may be able to equip you with a panic button/cell phone. • Make sure all weapons and ammunition are hidden or removed from your home. 1. Do your research • Talk to family, friends or a trusted professional In an emergency who can help you make plans. • If an argument is developing, move to a • Get legal advice about your rights. space where you can get outside easily: • Find services in your area, such as shelters and find doors and windows that could help financial aid. you escape. • Think about rooms where you could be trapped, or where there are weapons such as knives that could be used against you - try to avoid going into these rooms during a violent episode. • If you are injured, go to a doctor or an 2. Decide how you can leave quickly - or stay safely emergency room and report what happened If you stay - tips to live more safely to you. Ask them to document your visit. • Tell someone you trust about the abuse. ¸ www.rnca.ca 39 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association IRIS KIRBY HOUSE A shelter for abuse women and their children. 196 Waterford Bridge Rd, St. John’s, NL A1E 1E2 Crisis Line: 709.753.1492 Administration: 709.722.8272 Fax: 709.722.8206

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• If you are being hurt, protect your face with your peace bond that may help keep your partner arms around each side of your head, with your away from you and your children. Keep it with fingers locked together. you at all times. • Don't wear scarves or long jewelry. • Provide police with a copy of any legal orders you have. If you are planning to leave (non-emergency) • Consider changing any service provider that • Contact a local women's shelter (even if they you share with your ex-partner. are unable to take in abused men, women's • Carry a photo of the abuser and your children shelters will usually have information to help all with you. victims of abuse). Let them know that you • Take extra precautions at work, at home and in intend to leave an abusive situation and ask for the community. Consider telling your supervisor at support in safety planning. work about your situation. • Consider contacting the police. Ask for an • Think about places and patterns that your ex- officer who specializes in partner abuse cases. partner will know about and try to change • Gather important documents. them. For example, consider using a different • Consult a lawyer. Keep any evidence of grocery store. physical abuse (such as photos). Keep a • If you feel unsafe walking alone, ask a journal of all violent incidents, noting dates, neighbour, friend or family member to events, threats and any witnesses. accompany you. • Put together pictures, jewelry and objects of • Do not return to your home unless sentimental value, as well as toys and comforts accompanied by the police. for your children. • Never confront the abuser. • Arrange with someone to care for your pets temporarily, until you get settled. A shelter may help with this. • Remember to clear your phone of the last number you called to avoid the abuser using redial. 3. Talk to your children • Remember to clear your computer. In advance • Tell your children that abuse is never right, even As you leave when someone they love is being abusive. • Request a police escort or ask a friend, • Tell them the abuse isn't your fault or their fault; neighbour or family member to accompany they did not cause it, and neither did you. you when you leave. • Teach them that it's important to keep safe • Do not tell your partner you are leaving. when there is abuse. • Leave quickly. • Teach your children how to get help. Tell them • Have a back-up plan if your partner finds out not to get between you and your partner if where you are going. there is violence. • Create a plan to get out of your home safely After leaving and practice it with your children. Here are some actions you should take after you • Together, pick a safe place in the house where or your partner has left the relationship: they can hide if the violence starts - ideally with • If you are staying in the home, change the a locked door and a phone that the abuser locks and get an unlisted phone number and can't see. caller ID. • Agree on a code word so they will know when • Block your number when calling out. to call for help. • Change computer and other passwords. • Consider applying for a restraining order or ¸ www.rnca.ca 41 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Town of Crow Head Twillingate, NL Proud to Support the RNCA’s Annual Crime Prevention Guide, 5 Lemarchant Rd, focusing on“Family Violence Awareness” St. John`s, NL A1C 2G4 (709)722-4400 884-5651

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In an emergency • Log out of your profiles before leaving and • Teach children how to call the police and stay on clear your browser history. the phone until the police arrive. • Never share your passwords. • Have them practice their full name and • Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) can be address and what to say about the violence. particularly dangerous: • Don't run to a place where the children are, as • don't use your own name or post personal your partner may hurt them as well. information. • Pick a safe place to meet outside so that you • keep your privacy settings up to date. can easily find each other. • consider closing your accounts.

4. Gather important items How to clear your browser Government documents (originals or copies) Your computer contains critical information which • Birth certificates, social insurance, driver's could put you in danger! Here's how to keep your license, health cards, passports, court orders, searches invisible: immigration papers or treaty cards. Internet Explorer: From the Tools menu, select Financial papers Internet Options. Choose the General tab and, • Mortgage or lease, information about loans or under Temporary Internet Files, click on Delete Files. assets. Under History, click on Clear History. Then, click OK. • Money, including credit cards, debit cards, and cheques. Firefox: From the Edit menu, select Preferences. Under Privacy, select History and click on Clear Browsing History Now. Then select Cache & click on Clear Cache Now.

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HOW MEN AND BOYS CAN HELP STOP FAMILY VIOLENCE

Family violence Men and boys need to be part of the solution has often been viewed as a "women's issue" Men play important roles as fathers, mentors, and overlooking the fact that men are responsible for role models. Although most men do not condone the vast majority of violence — for example, men violence, not enough men help to stop it. committed 98% of the incidents of intimate partner violence against women in 2013 in Canada. 5 ways to raise boys who respect women and girls Patterns of male violence against women can be Men can lead the way by teaching younger men passed from one generation to another. Studies and boys about healthy, safe, and respectful suggest that boys who are abused may be more relationships: likely to become abusers, particularly if the abuse 1) Model respectful relationships, particularly with continues into the teenage years. women. 2) Challenge men and boys when they use What men can do to stop family violence degrading language to talk about women. Start a conversation. 3) Teach boys how to respect everyone, including Speak out against violence against women with their families, teachers and classmates, friends, your friends, colleagues, and family members. teammates and opponents. Volunteer or donate to a local organization that 4) Help find heroes and role models who respect provides anti-violence services women. Join other voices, such as the White Ribbon 5) Make sure that young men know that sexual Campaign or the Bystander Movement assault is ALWAYS wrong. Ref: Status of Women Canada Why don't more men speak out against family violence? How men can learn about family violence Men have a variety of reasons for not becoming There are many ways to become informed: involved: •It's important to know the facts-including the • don't see a role for themselves or know what to types of family violence, how common it is, and do how it affects people's lives. • feel that they're being blamed for the problem • Hearing personal stories of women and men who • are uncomfortable with the topic have experienced family violence can be a • worry about what other men will think powerful tool to help men understand and • just never been asked reflect on the causes and impact of abuse. It's time to break the silence by talking about and Men who have been victims of violence as boys listening to stories of family violence. themselves may find it painful to talk about family violence, or may feel ashamed. www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

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GET HELP WITH FAMILY VIOLENCE

What happens if you call the police? If someone has abused you, you should tell the police. All parts of Canada have police and Crown prosecutor and spousal abuse policies to ensure that spousal violence is treated as seriously as stranger violence.

The police might arrest the person if they believe the person has broken the law. The person might have to go to jail for a few hours until the bail hearing or maybe longer depending on what the judge What happens if the police charge the person who decides. abused you? If you are afraid for your safety, ask the police to If the person who abused you pleads guilty to a notify you before the person is let out of jail. The criminal offence, the judge will decide on a judge may set rules for the release of the person sentence. The sentence may be a fine or probation. who abused you. For example, the judge may order The person who abused you might also have to get that the person is not allowed to contact you. counselling. The judge might also order time in jail. In deciding on a sentence, the judge will consider If you are afraid of being hurt when the person is many things. For example, the judge will consider released from jail, you may want to find a safe whether this is a first offence and how severe the place to stay such as with a friend or at a shelter. abuse was.

In some provinces and territories you may be able If you are afraid, tell the Crown prosecutor or your to get a non-criminal emergency protection order, victim services worker. If the person who abused such as a court order that tells the person who was you gets probation, the judge might release them abusive that they must not communicate with you. with conditions. The order might make the person abusing you leave the family home for a period of time. You can ask If the person who abused you tells the judge they police or victims services for information on how to are not guilty, then there will likely be a trial. It may go about this. If an emergency protection order is be several months before the trial starts. You will not available, you may be able to get a peace have to be a witness at the trial, but there are bond. several things the courts can do to make you more comfortable when you appear as a witness. You may be able to speak to the judge from behind a screen or from another room by closed-circuit television so that you do not have to see the person who abused you. You may also be able to have a support person near you while you testify. If the person who abused you does not have a lawyer, the Crown prosecutor can ask the judge to appoint a lawyer so that you do not have to be cross- examined by the person who was abusive.

If the person who abused you is found guilty, the judge will decide on a sentence such as a fine, probation or jail time.

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www.rnca.ca 52 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: FACT AND FICTION

FICTION FACT

Domestic violence Some acts of violence are criminal, whether is a private problem, and no one they occur within a relationship or not. The belief should intrude in family matters. that domestic violence is a private affair condemns victims to remain under their aggressors’ control and makes it more difficult for others to intervene, which perpetuates the violence. Domestic violence is a serious problem in our society.

Domestic crimes In 2008 police in Quebec registered 17,321 are rare—otherwise we would hear cases of domestic violence. The majority of the more about them. victims were women.

Women No one goes looking for violence or tries to bring it upon themselves, driving provoke others. We alone are responsible for our their partners to violence. behavior. No one deserves to be treated violently.

Women Women stay with their partners for a variety of who are victims of violence like it, or complex reasons. They may think they can else they wouldn’t stay. change the men they love and believe their promises. Some women feel guilty about breaking up the family or are afraid of threats. Others are lacking the social or economic resources to make it on their own.

There’s no point Women who endure an ongoing cycle of helping abused women; they’ll just violence can often become ambivalent about go back to their partners. their situation, unable to decide whether to stay or go. They may leave to see if they can survive on their own or return to see if things can change. This gradual process lets some victims eventually resolve their dilemma and break the cycle of violence. ¸ www.rnca.ca 53 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Compliments of

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Men Men who abuse their partners are not who are violent at home are violent necessarily violent with friends or colleagues. in all their relationships. Often the families and friends of these men don’t want to believe that they engage in such behavior, since they can be charming and pleasant in other environments.

If men seek Therapy addresses the problem of violence, but help and resolve their violence issues, it’s not a miracle cure. The consequences and everything will go back to normal and injuries suffered by victims of domestic violence the couple will get along fine. won’t go away on their own. It’s important for victims to find ways to heal their physical, emotional, and mental wounds.

Men who abuse Men who are violent toward their partners are their partners fit a certain profile: regular Joes. They come from all backgrounds: they’re physically imposing and they could be well-educated professionals or talk loudly. barely literate and jobless. There’s no typical profile.

Domestic Violence isn’t an illness. It’s a behavior chosen violence is an illness. by abusers to dominate and control others. Men are aware of what they’re doing and they’re doing it for a reason: to control everything and make all the decisions.

Men aren’t the only ones Men are entirely responsible for their violent responsible for their violent behavior. behavior. But they’ll try to blame their partners so their partners won’t leave them or turn them in.

Once men seek therapy, Therapy is a step in the right direction. Violent their problems with violence are partners can change to the extent they truly over. want to and make sustained efforts to do so. Years of work could be required to change violent tendencies that have gone on for months or years.

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“I like it here because no one SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC AT-RISK WOMEN WERE OFFERED IN 79% OF THE SHELTERS is shouting.” • 63% provide specialized services for Aboriginal women — from a child • 58% provide specialized services for women with disabilities

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Prevention is key to ending violence against women. • 93% of shelters were involved in some form of prevention work • 83% initiated public awareness campaigns • 76% were involved in providing education to service providers • 69% carried out school based programs

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continued... PRIVATE THOUGHTS ON A PUBLIC CRISIS: SURVIVORS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS “Coming from a • “It was not my fault.” life of abuse, I have • “Thanks so much for all you have given. Your support and house gave me a safe refuge from the storm of my never been treated life.” with such kindness • “Don’t give up on us because so many of us have already given up on ourselves.” and respect.” • “In one day I went from being acutely stressed to hopeful.” “It’s so hard to • “I came here a caterpillar and left a butterfly. Thank you for your help and support. I couldn’t have done it watch how the without you.” system wears • “This is the best and safest place to live ever!” — from a nine year old child women down, • “I need you, please don’t give up on me.” especially when IF YOU WERE ABLE TO CHANGE ONE THING they have so many Shelters were asked if they were able to change one thing that would make things better for abused women and their barriers, that they children what would it be? want to give up. • Affordable and safe housing • Comprehensive and promptly responsive legal system That’s why we care • Income and social support so much because • Interconnected and continuous services “Greater financial support from social services so women every woman are not choosing between a life with violence or a life in poverty.” should feel like she “Immediate court decisions that would allow moms to start has a chance to rebuilding their lives.” “Recent immigration changes (Bill C–38), disadvantages make it.” immigrant women who are victims of abuse — they are doubly victimized.” “Need for greater education within schools as violence starts earlier and earlier.” ¸ www.rnca.ca 61 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Ronnie’s 1082 Thorburn Road IBEW Bldg Portugal Cove/St. Phillips St. Phillips, NL Groceries A1M 1V8

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continued...

“It is VOICES FROM SHELTER WORKERS demanding Shelter workers are well aware that in many instances, shelters are the only hope for women and their children in escaping work that never abuse. Their capacity to help women makes their work very ends, but it is so rewarding while the lack of resources, services, collaboration of legal, financial, social systems makes it exasperating. important – • “We do our best to help people at their worst. It is seeing women hard work. It is exhausting and rewarding, tragic and regain control heart warming.” of their lives.” • “Seeing women growing strong, confident, and empowered is extremely rewarding.” • “The women and children we help often have no one AS WORKERS, SHELTER else to help them... Shelters are their only hope for WORKERS IDENTIFIED getting to safety.” THEIR TOP 3 ISSUES • “The needs are not only increasing, they are also • 60% Concern over becoming more complex and challenging.” inability to effectively address increasingly • “It is the most rewarding feeling when you see a child complex issues client smiling.” face • 51% Feeling of not being able to affect WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? the systemic causes of the issues facing clients • Affordable and safe housing • Funding and supports for shelters

• 46% Low pay • Financial security • Reversing the culture of violence

• Accessible and responsive legal system

Shelter Voices is produced by the Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses, a coalition of 12 provincial and territorial shelter networks representing over 350 shelters across Canada. The network works as a unified voice to collaborate, educate, and innovate for systemic change that ends violence against women, making Canada a model for safety in the world. The CNWSTH thanks the Canadian Women’s Foundation and its partners as well as the National Union of Public and General Employees for their contributions to Shelter Voices. Printing provided by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Visit our website www.endvaw.ca and find us at facebook.com/endvawnetwork www.rnca.ca 63 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association www.rnca.ca 64 POST-SEPARATION ABUSE: IMPACT ON WOMEN

The effects of physical abuse may be obvious: black eyes, cuts and bruises. Emotional abuse, including threats, stalking, or constantly being undermined, is no less damaging but can be much more difficult to detect. It often reduces the victim to a state of uncertainty and fear, shame and self-doubt. It can lead to loss of self-confidence and inhibit a woman from acting decisively. When victims turn to alcohol or drugs to relieve the pain, they are often judged. This is the aim of the abuser: to gain control over the victim.

The woman may believe she is an • She may believe that men and boys should inadequate parent. have more privileges and power in the family. •The abuser may say she is an unfit mother and the cause of the children’s problems. •She may be prevented by the abuser from creating structure and consistency in her life. •Children may have problems that make her believe she is a bad parent. •She may fear having her children taken by child protection authorities.

The woman may lose the respect of some or all of her children because: •Children may see her as an acceptable target of abuse. •Children may disregard her parental authority and not follow her rules. •Children may not value her or may be ashamed of her.

The woman may believe excuses the abuser provides for his behavior because: •She may believe the abuse is her fault and The woman may change the way she try to change her behaviour or feel guilty parents in response to the abuser’s about its effect on her children. parenting style because: •She may believe that the abuse is caused • She may be very lenient to balance the by his use of alcohol or by stress. abuser’s strict parenting. •She may believe that the abuse is culturally • She may be too strict to try and keep or religiously appropriate. children from annoying the abuser. ¸

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• She may make age-inappropriate or The woman may use survival strategies unreasonable demands on children to with negative effects such as: calm the abuser. • She may use alcohol or drugs to excess. •She may be afraid to use discipline because the children have been through • She may leave the children with inadequate so much. caretakers to get a break. •She may be left to do all the demanding • She may avoid being at home (for example, parts of parenting while he does the fun working double shifts). parts. Children may be angry and blame the mother for failing to protect them or leave the abuser. • The mother may be prevented by the abuser from comforting a distressed child. •One child may assume the caretaking role for the mother. • Children may expect the mother to leave (or be deported) and may become anxious or emotionally closed to protect themselves from possible loss.

The woman may not be able to manage daily life because: The woman may be trapped in •She may experience depression, anxiety or competition for children’s loyalties poor sleep habits that stop her from caring because: for the children or providing for their daily •The abuser may attempt to shape child’s needs. view of himself as good and the mother as •If the abuser stops her from using birth bad. control, she may have too many children •The abuser may present himself as the fun born closely together. parent who has no rules. • She may be denied enough money to meet •After separation, the abuser may use children’s basic needs for food, etc. promises of a great life at his house to get •Her parenting may be reactive rather than children to support his bid for custody. proactive so that she responds to crises • The abuser may have more money and offer rather than preventing problems. more material goods and a nicer home. • She may avoid being seen in public if there are visible signs of abuse.

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In spite of their parents’ attempts to shield their children from the violence in the family, children usually know it is occurring and are affected by it. It often threatens their sense of stability and security, and their reaction is expressed in different ways; for example, some children become clingy and others more withdrawn. Being exposed to domestic violence after their parents separate can cause short- and long-term emotional, behavioural, and developmental problems such as anxiety, violence to others, developmental delays, irregular school attendance, and inappropriate sexual behaviour. As they grow up, children may also copy their parents’ pattern in their own relationships, thus continuing the cycle of violence.

Watching, hearing, or knowing their mother is being abused may threaten children’s sense of stability and security. •Children may have emotional and behavioural difficulties •Children may have flashbacks, nightmares and constant or extreme worry about possible danger •Children living with domestic abuse are at higher risk of experiencing physical injury or physical and emotional abuse • Children may experience strong mixed feelings toward their violent parent so that The children may be used by the abuser to affection exists along with feelings of hurt or manipulate the mother. resentment and disappointment. The abuser may vie for children’s loyalty by making his home a fun place with no rules, The effects of violence, verbal abuse, and permit activities disapproved of by the mother victim blaming may cause children to see (such as junk food or violent videos), and try to their mother as helpless, downtrodden, turn the children against their mother. stupid and unworthy of respect. The abuser may interfere with the mother/child •Children may see her as an acceptable relationship by keeping the mother from target of abuse. comforting a distressed child or stop the children from participating in extra-curricular •Children may assume the role of the abuser activities to keep the mother socially isolated. and be violent towards the mother, sometimes to win the approval of the absent The abuser may blame the mother for the father. This is more common in boys and most separation and get a child to pressure the often after separation. mother to get back together, or use a child to communicate with or spy on the mother.

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Children of abused mothers may display numerous kinds of difficulties. •physical complaints (headaches, stomach aches, eczema, bed-wetting, tiredness) •constant worry about possible danger or safety of family members (for example, checking on sisters or brothers, phoning home, locking doors) •sadness or withdrawal from people and activities •low self-esteem and lack of confidence, especially for trying new things

www.legalinfo.org www.rnca.ca 81 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is a safe, family oriented community and we support the efforts of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in educating the public on Family Violence Awareness.

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www.rnca.ca 82 SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER RELATIONSHIPS

Intimate partner violence in the LGBT community mirrors the rates of that experienced in heterosexual relationships. There are differences and similarities. As in opposite-gendered couples, the problem is likely underreported. Facing a system which is often oppressive and hostile towards lesbians and gay men, those involved in same-gender violence frequently report being afraid of revealing their sexual orientation or the nature of their relationship.

Other ways, domestic violence in lesbian, gay, Lesbians, bisexuals and gay men who have been bisexual and transgender relationships is the abused have much more difficulty in finding sources same as in opposite-gendered relationships: of support than heterosexual women who are battered by their male partners. • No one deserves to be abused. •Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, It is sometimes assumed that psychological, and involve verbal behaviour abuse in same-sex relationships used to coerce, threaten or humiliate. must be "mutual." This is rarely an assumption in heterosexual • Abuse often occurs in a cyclical fashion. relationships. • The purpose of the abuse is to maintain control “ and power over one's partner. It is sometimes assumed that abuse in same-sex • The abused partner feels alone, isolated and relationships must be "mutual." This is rarely an afraid, and is usually convinced that the abuse is assumption in heterosexual relationships. somehow her or his fault, or could have been For someone who is not “out” using the services” of avoided if she or he knew what to do. a shelter, attending support groups or calling a crisis line can mean lying about or hiding the gender of the abuser. Some ways in which intimate partner violence can be experienced differently in LGBT Even someone who is “out” relationships can be: can feel uncomfortable disclosing their identity In same-sex abuse, there is a pattern of violence or because of the fear of behaviours where one seeks to control the thoughts, reinforcing the myth beliefs or conduct of their intimate partner, or to that LGBT relationships punish their partner for resisting their control. This are "abnormal." This may be in the form of physical or sexual violence or can further cause the emotional and verbal abuse. Threats of “outing” victim to feel someone at work or to family or friends can be a isolated and serious form of emotional abuse. unsupported. Local resources for intimate partner violence in the LGBT community are often scarce and many traditional domestic violence services lack the training, sensitivity and expertise to adequately recognize and address abusive LGBT relationships. Someone who is being battered has to overcome homophobia and denial of the issue of abuse.

Nova Scotia Domestic Violence Resource Centre www.nsdomesticviolence.ca www.rnca.ca 83 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Energy Management Services Ltd. St. John, NL A1E 4R9 709.368.2088 Fax: 709.368.2098 [email protected]

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THE ECONOMIC BURDEN OF FAMILY VIOLENCE

The cost of family violence on victims compare—since costs are considered According to 2012 study, and calculated differently—results all "Victim costs ($6.0 billion/year) indicate that these costs are accounted for the largest proportion significant and are not going down. (80.7%) of the total economic impact Researchers consider these costs to for cost items such as medical be under-estimated because it is attention, lost wages, lost education, challenging to account for all the the value of stolen/damaged public, private and individual costs of property, and pain and suffering." family violence. Despite some fluctuations and variations in Family violence has high costs for methodology, it is clear that the costs Canadian society —to the health and associated with family violence justice systems, employers and remain significant. businesses, social and community services, and to families and people Here's how reports have estimated themselves. the cost related to different aspects of family violence: Although studies on the economic impact of violence can be difficult to www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

2012 7.4 billion/year

• $6 billion in victim costs—for pain and suffering, counseling, and legal fees for divorce • $811 million in 3rd-party costs—to families and social services • $545 million in criminal and civil justice costs—for police, courts, and corrections services • $79 million in costs to employers, including productivity and administrative costs

2011 $6.9 billion/year

• Study measured costs for women who have left abusive partners • Combined private and public sector costs add up to about $13,000 for each woman

1995 $6.9 $4.23 billion/year (translates to $5.89 billion/year in 2013 dollars)

• Study calculated costs to health, criminal justice, social services and education, and labour and employment • Includes intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and child sexual assault

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1288 Torbay Road, P.O. Box 1160, Torbay, NL A1K 1K4 t. (709) 437-6532 • f. (709) 437-1309 • w. torbay.ca www.rnca.ca 86 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

How violence affects victims depends on other aspects of their lives, such as their age, ethnicity, background, level of ability and sexual orientation, to name only a few. These multiple dimensions are weaved into all life experiences. For women, the impact and severity of violence can depend on many physical, social, and economic factors. (Measuring Violence Against Women Statistical Trends, 2006) Severity Admission to Shelters • Women experience higher rates than men of sexual • During 2005-2006, there were 1,125 admissions of assault, stalking, serious spousal assaults and spousal women and dependent children to shelters in homicide. Newfoundland and Labrador. Prevalence • Approximately 89% of women residing in shelters are • Of the 217,900 women over the age of 15 residing in victims of violence. Among these women, Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately 108,950 approximately 97% are fleeing psychological abuse, (1 in 2) will experience at least one incident of sexual 73% physical abuse, 45% harassment, 44% threats, 42% or physical violence throughout their lifetime. sexual abuse, and 36% financial abuse. • Approximately only 10% (10,895) of these women will • Approximately 40% of women escaping violent situations are actually report this victimization to police. admitted to shelters with their children. 60% of these children are under the age of 10. Who are the Perpetrators? • Approximately 40% of women residing in shelters are • Women residing in Newfoundland and Labrador are repeat clients. most likely to experience victimization by a spouse or Danger of Leaving a Violent Relationship partner (70%), ex-spouse or ex-common-law spouse (9%), relative (7%), and others (5%). • National data indicate that separation is a particularly • Only 5% of women are unable to identify their dangerous time for women. abuser. • Although more married women are killed by their spouses, the rate of homicide is greatest for women after separation.

Harassment Men Robbery (Weapon) Women Unlawfully Causing Bodily Harm Assault Level 1 (Common Assault) Sexual Assault Involving a Weapon Other Sex Crimes Sexual Assault Source: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, 0 20 40 60 80 100 UCR Data for Period 2006-2008 Percent

Spousal Violence • Nationally, almost half of the murders committed by ex-spouses happen in the first two months of • Between 1999 and 2004, the overall rate of spousal separation and 80% of murders by ex-spouses happen violence against women in Canada declined (a 1% within one year of separating. decrease). Newfoundland and Labrador was the only jurisdiction during this five year period to show an Johnson, H. (2006). Measuring Violence Against Women. Ottawa, increase in spousal violence against women (a 2% ON: Statistics Canada. increase). Muzychka, M. (2008). Learning What They Live: The Impact of Witnessing Family Violence on Infants, Children, and Adolescents. St. • In Newfoundland and Labrador, 43% of spousal John’s, NL: Women’s Policy Office. violence against women involves physical force and Ogrodnik, L. (2008). Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile 6% of spousal violence against women involves 2008. Ottawa, ON: Statistics Canada. weapons. Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. (2008). Victim Age/Gender Analysis. UCR Data for Period 2006-2008. • Between 1975 and 2004, twice as many women than Statistics Canada. (1993). Violence Against Women Survey. Ottawa, men in Newfoundland and Labrador were victims of ON: Statistics Canada. spousal homicide (15 versus 7 respectively). Taylor-Butts, A. (2007). Canada’s Shelters for Abused Women, 2005/2006. Ottawa: ON: Statistics Canada.

www.rnca.ca 87 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Town Office Phone: (709) 673-3439 Town Office E-mail: [email protected] WADE CLARKE Town Mailing Address: Store Manager Town Office, P.O. Box 57, Springdale, NL A0J 1T0 www.townofspringdale.ca

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Aboriginal women have faced historical violence and brutality that still continues today. This abuse affects aboriginal women physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. (Researched to Death: B.C. Aboriginal Women and Violence, 2005) Prevalence Spousal Violence • Aboriginal people are three times more likely than • Approximately 21% of Aboriginal people, in non-Aboriginal people to experience violent comparison to 6% of non-Aboriginal people, report victimization (319/1,000 versus 101/1,000 experiencing some form of physical or sexual respectively). violence by a spouse. • Aboriginal women are 3.5 times more likely than non- • Aboriginal women are approximately 3.5 times more Aboriginal women to be victims of violence likely to experience some form of spousal violence (343/1,000 versus 96/1,000 respectively). than non-Aboriginal women. • This pattern of violent victimization is similar for • Aboriginal women (54%) are more likely than non- Aboriginal men, who are almost three times as likely Aboriginal women (37%) to report the most severe as non-Aboriginal men to be victims of violence forms of spousal violence, such as being beaten, (292/1,000 versus 107/1,000 respectively). choked, threatened with a gun or knife, or sexually • Aboriginal people are nearly twice as likely as non- assaulted. Aboriginal people to be repeat victims of crime. • Emotional abuse by male partners, a major risk factor • Physical assault is the most frequently reported violent for spousal violence, is also more frequent for offence by Aboriginal people. Aboriginal women than non-Aboriginal women. Financial and Social Consequences Sexual Violence • Aboriginal women experience similar profound • Approximately 75% of survivors of sexual assault in financial and social impacts as non-Aboriginal Aboriginal communities are young women under 18 women as a result of male violence. Some of these years of age. impacts include: • Approximately 50% of these girls are under the age of 14 and approximately 25% are under the age of 7. • Diminished self-esteem and sense of security; • Damage to physical and emotional health; Homicide Rates • Self-blame; • Negative impact on children (fear, insecurity, • Canadian Aboriginal women between the ages of 25 perpetuation of the cycle of violence); and 44 are five times more likely than all other • Negative impact on financial security; Canadian women in the same age group to die as a • Loss of matrimonial home and consequently relocation result of violence. resulting in broken community bonds. • Between 1997 and 2000, the murder rate for non- Who are the Perpetrators? Aboriginal women was 0.8/100,000. The murder rate for • Approximately 56% of violent incidents committed Aboriginal women during this same time period was against Aboriginal people are perpetrated by someone 5.4/100,000 - almost 7 times higher than that of non- who is known to the victim. Aboriginal women!

Victim/ Total % % % % % % Victimoffender number murdered murdered murdered murdered murdered murdered relationship of victims by a spouse by a by other by other by an by a parent family intimate acquaintance stranger members relationships Aboriginal Female Victims 141 27 9 9 11 35 11 Aboriginal Male Victims 329 10 4 19 1 53 13

Amnesty International. (2004). Stolen Sisters: Discrimination and Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada. Ottawa, ON: Amnesty International. B.C. Government. (2005). Researched to Death: B.C. Aboriginal Women and Violence. B.C. Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. Brzozowski,J., Taylor-Butts, A., Johnson, S. (2006). Victimization and Offending Among the Aboriginal Population in Canada. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics. Ipsos Reid. (2006). Aboriginal Women and Family Violence. Ottawa, ON: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. METRAC. (2001). Statistics Sheet: Sexual Assault. Toronto, ON: METRAC. Statistics Canada. (2008). Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Victims of Homicide in Canada, by Sex and Accused-victim Relationship, 1997-2004. Ottawa, ON: Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada. (2006). Measuring Violence Against Women Statistical Trends 2006. Ottawa, ON: Statistics Canada. The Roads to End Violence. Fact Sheet. Gander, NL: The Roads to End Violence.

www.rnca.ca 89 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association CountryFuneral Home Haven DWAYNE S. PARSONS Manager 167 Country Road Tel: (709) 634-2500 Corner Brook, NL A2H 4M5 Fax: (709) 634-4025 www.country-haven.ca Email: [email protected] www.rifflinhitchlodge.com “Where Your Family is a Part of Ours”

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Central Intake for Children and Youth: (709) 777-2200 Child Protection Services (24-hours): (709) 752-4619 Child, Youth and Family Services: (709) 729-4612 / (709) 729-4412 / (709) 729-4775 (Main desk) Choices for Youth 24 Hour (Shelter/support/safety for young men): (709) 757-3050 Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 Gambling Helpline: 1-888-899-4357 Health Line: 1-888-709-2929 / www.yourhealthline.ca Iris Kirby House: (709) 753-1492 / 1-800-753-1492 / www.iriskirbyhouse.nf.net Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 / www.kidshelpphone.ca Mental Health Crisis Line: (709) 737-4668 / 1-888-737-4668 Naomi Centre 24 Hour (Shelter/support/safety for young women): (709) 579-8432 Parents Help Line: 1-888-603-9100 Psychiatric Assessment Unit: (709) 777-3021 / (709) 777-3022 RCMP: 1-800-709-7267 RNC: (709) 729-8000 Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre: (709) 747-7757 / www.endsexualviolence.com Sexual Assault Crisis Line 24 Hour: (709) 726-1411 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program: (709) 777-5501 / (709) 777-5865

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Cara Transition House O'Shaughnessy House Kirkina House (Rigolet) Local Crisis Line: 256-7707 Local Crisis Line: 596-8709 Crisis line: 709-947-3333 Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-877-800-2272 Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-888-596-8709 Business line: 709-947-3334 Administration office: 709-256-9306 Business Line: 709-596-8208 Fax: 709-947-3583 Fax: 709-256-6130 Fax: 709-596-8003 Email: [email protected] Executive Director - AnnMarie Connors P.O. Box 497 Executive Director – Marie Rich Email: [email protected] St. Clair Avenue P.O. Box 59 P.O. Box 305 Carbonear, NL Rigolet, Nunatsiavut, NL Gander, NL A1Y 1B9 A0P 1P0 A1V 1W7 www.carahouse.com

Corner Brook & Area Labrador City-Wabush Sheshatshiu

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Marystown & Area Happy Valley-Goose Bay Natuashish

Grace Sparkes House Libra House Natuashish Safe House Local Crisis Line: 279-3562 Local Crisis Line: 896-3014 (voice/tdd) Crisis Line: 709-478-2390 Toll Fere Crisis Line: 1-877-774-4957 Toll Free Crisis Line (NL only): Business Line: 709-478-2390 Business Line: 709-279-3560 1-877-896-3014 Fax: 709-478-2392 Fax: 709-279-3780 Business Line: 709- 896-8251 Coordinator – Rose Poker Executive Director - Lisa Slaney Fax: 709-896-8223 Natuashish, NL Email: [email protected] General Email: [email protected] 133 Marine Drive Executive Director - Janet O’Donnell P.O. Box 327 Email: [email protected] Marystown, NL (709) 896-8022 A0E 2M0 PO Box 449, Stn. B www.gracesparkeshouse.com Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1E0 www.librahouse.ca

St. John’s & Area Nain Hopedale

Iris Kirby House Nain Transition House Selma Onalik Safe House Local Crisis Line: 753-1492 Local Crisis Line: 709-922-1229 [Closed for renovations] Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-877-753-1492 Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-866-922-1230 Phone: 933-3420 Business Line: 709-722-8272 Business Line: 709-922-1230 Email: Fax: 709-722-0164 Fax: 709-922-1424 [email protected] Executive Director - Gail Tobin Email: [email protected] Executive Director - Teena Flowers Email: [email protected] Executive Director – Nicole Dicker P.O. Box 70 St. John's, NL P.O. Box 447 Hopedale, NL www.iriskirbyhouse.nf.net Nain, NL A0P 1G0 A0P 1L0 www.rnca.ca 93 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Sunrise Dairy VILLA NOVA Ltd PHARMACY “Where Health Matters” P.O. Box 205 Derek Long, Parag Jani & Lori Power: Pharmacists Musgravetown, NL A0C 1Z0 Open 7 days a week 709-467-2164 Villa Nova Plaza CBS 834-2999

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PO Box 783, Spaniards Bay, NL PO Box 21213 A0A 3X0 St. John`s, NL A1A 5B2 (709) 786-5515 (709) 753-8887 www.rnca.ca 94 RNCA made a $2,500 donation to the Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

RNC Constable Jared Sweetapple presented Mr. Dan Meades, Provincial Coordinator of Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (THANL), with a $2,500 cheque from proceeds from this 24th Annual Crime Prevention Guide on Family Violence Awareness.

Our Mission: To ensure that women and their children have access to safety, security, services, and advocacy to support them in their communities and homes in moving toward a life free from abuse.

Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador provides: • Training, education and program development for THANL Board members, administrators and member shelter staff and volunteers throughout the province; • Facilitation of networking and shared learning opportunities through Since 1987, THANL has provided member THANL Board conference calls and gatherings; organizations with guidance, training, research and community awareness • Provision of information and analysis to government departments initiatives. THANL is a strong collective involved in violence intervention and prevention initiatives; voice in equality-seeking work in the • Lobbying of governments on matters related to legislation and Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. policies that affect victims of family violence; We lobby for the financial support needed • Participating in regional, provincial, national and international to operate and establish new transition consultations and collaborative work regarding violence prevention; houses, participate in anti-violence activities in the province and offer regular • Public awareness-raising; and networking opportunities to staff and • Other ongoing support to member shelters throughout management. Newfoundland and Labrador. www.thanl.org

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For over 20 years, Newfoundland and Labrador Crime Stoppers has taken pride in honouring officers in our province that go above and beyond the call of duty to make our communities and province a better place to call home. This year, to better represent all the enforcement entities in the province, the awards program expanded to also recognize peace officers employed throughout the province. The three awards winners for 2015 are: Left to Right: Staff Sergeant Donald Rogers, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Happy Valley Goose Bay Detachment. Constable Scott Mosher, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Corner Brook Region. Fishery Officer Sherry Pittman, Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Staff Sergeant Donald Rogers, RCMP, Constable Scott Mosher, Fishery Officer Sherry Pittman, Happy Valley Goose Bay Detachment RNC Corner Brook Region Department of Fisheries and Oceans Staff Sergeant Donald Rogers is nearing Constable Mosher has worked with the Employed with Fisheries and Oceans for 26 years of experience with the RCMP. Royal Newfoundland Constabulary since approximately 14 years, Fishery Officer He was promoted last year to the Happy 2007 and during that time has performed Sherry Pittman is stationed in Corner Valley Goose Bay detachment as Staff duties as a member of Patrol Services Brook. She holds a Field Supervisor Sergeant in charge. Happy Valley Goose and currently as the Media Relations position and other than responding to Bay consists of 18 officers, 3 public Officer, Drug Awareness Education non-compliance issues of the day, she is servants, and over 12 guards and Officer and Community Services Officer responsible to plan and carry out a countless outside support staff. Once for the RNC in Corner Brook. balanced enforcement program based there, he quickly realized how busy that on the priority species in the area. detachment was with thousands of both In the past year, as one of Corner Brooks Fishery Officer Pittman is known for her high risk criminal code files and DARE officers, Constable Mosher was professionalism and working prisoners. It is not uncommon for Staff responsible for teaching 210 of the 250 relationships by routinely engaging fish Sergeant Rogers to deal with high risk elementary students in the Corner Brook harvesters and the public to educate and protest for days on end while ensuring area. This consisted of 11 one hour promote conservation and protection quality service is maintained to the public. lessons for 9 grade six classes. This in initiatives. Last year, Happy Valley Goose Bay itself displays leadership and housed close to 2,000 prisoners in the commitment to the youth of Corner Brook. No surprise, Officer Pittman is also known midst of extreme changes in for her community work. Volunteering administration of guard contracts. Staff Amongst his peers and community, with the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Sergeant Rogers spent countless hours in Constable Mosher is known as a leader its 2015 winter games, she assisted the addition to regular duties coordinating that regularly demonstrates dedication, organizing committee in lending a guard contracts, security clearances, knowledge, reliability, respect, and helping hand to make the event a special etc., to ensure a seamless transition. In a compassion. For example, August of experience for the athletes involved. most recent incident of a weeklong each year the RNC host a camp for the protest where Quebec Innu Protesters RNC Junior Police Academy. It is held at In 2014, a vessel capsized in the Bay of were blocking the Labrador Highway, at Killdevil Camp in Gros Morne National Islands and Officer Pittman and her times with weapons, he was instrumental Park for approximately 30 campers of partner came upon the overturned in bringing the Innu to several meetings which are children who would not vessel. Two men were on the hull of the with the RCMP that lead to a peaceful normally have the opportunity to camp vessel and a third person secured to the resolution. In addition to the positive with peers at such a facility. Constable bow of the boat was deceased. Informed solution, Staff Sergeant Rogers ensured Mosher goes above and beyond to that a fourth individual had drifted away Continued on page 127 Continued on page 120 Continued on page 112 Please call Crime Stoppers at any time at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Remember, your call is anonymous.

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CONTRACTORS FOR: Tennis Courts, Parking Lots, Subdivisions, 754-2791 Building Site Development, Road Construction & Upgrading Municipal Water & Sewer & Marine Construction. www.rnca.ca 98 Awards of Excellence

The RNCA Awards of Excellence are designed to recognize members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary who have exhibited outstanding qualities when performing their duties and those that go “above and beyond the call of duty.” The awards were presented at the 2014 Annual RNCA Christmas Dinner and Awards Gala.

The award for “Outstanding Performance” recognizes any officer who distinguishes her/himself through superior attention to duty or outstanding investigative effort that leads to the identification, location, or arrest, or a major criminal or criminal activity. May also be awarded to an officer who distinguishes her/himself by working on a major issue with significant implications for change. This could include administrative projects such as internal reviews, leading teams, organizing major events and conferences, organizational change projects, task forces or public inquiry support.

Left to right for Outstanding Performance: Cst. Justin Soo, Cst. Chris Neary, Cst. Michael Hollett, Cst. Kevin Morgan, S/Sgt. Mike Adams, Cst. Preston Duffy, and Cst. Neal Philpott. Missing from photo is Cst. William Rossiter.

Sgt. Tim Hogan who was the recipient of the Cst. George Horan who was the recipient of the Awards of Excellence in the category of Award of Excellence in the category of “Community “Leadership” which was presented at the Service”. Cst. Horan received his award at the 2014 Christmas Gala and Awards Banquet. annual Christmas Gala and Awards Banquet. www.rnca.ca 99 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Rice Bowl and Mom’s Place Ltd. 22 Commercial St Corner Brook, NL A2H 6C7 Phone: 634-8255 Avalon Mall St. John’s, NL Supporting the (709)722-9147 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association

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Some of the RNC Veteran’s Association Executive were able to join us for our Christmas Gala. Picture are Superintendent (Ret.) Robert Shannahan (front left), Sergeant (Ret.) Robert Morgan and Superintendent (Ret.) Robert Pearcey (right). Detective Sgt. Thomas Fraize Scholarship

The Detective Sergeant Thomas Fraize Scholarship is awarded by the RNCA to dependents of RNCA members, past or present, who are graduating from Grade 12 and will be attending post secondary school. Megan Simms, daughter of Cst. Ron Simms, and Christian Kavanagh, son of Sgt. Ray Kavanagh, are the recipients of this year’s scholarship. We extend our congratulations to Megan and Christian and wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Cst. Jared Sweetapple presenting a Cst. Jared Sweetapple presenting a cheque to Megan Simms. cheque to Christian Kavanagh. Megan is studying in MUN’s Business Faculty Christian is enrolled in the Science working on her Bachelor of Commerce. Program at MUN. www.rnca.ca 101 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association SHEPPARD’S SKIDOO/ Paul Nolan Electrical Ltd VARIETY SHOP INC. P.O. Box 82 23 Airport Road Postville, Labrador, NL St. John’s, NL A0P 1N0 (709) 479-9840 A1A 4Y3 or (709) 479-9789 Fax: (709) 479-9771 (709) 758-1810

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Come get your tint on! 40 O’Leary Ave, St. John’s, NL A1B 2C7 (709) 579-8468 www.terrythetinter.ca www.rnca.ca 102 Police Exemplary Service Medals and Bars Ceremony

Congratulations to the recipients of the Police Exemplary Service Medal (PESM) or Service Bar. While members must have completed 20 years of continuous service, or 30 years in the case of the Service Bar, before being nominated for the PESM, the award is not for long service. As the name implies the medal is awarded for exemplary service. The Police Exemplary Service Medal Regulations state: The Police Exemplary Service Medal, created on August 12, 1983, recognizes police officers who have served in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.

On Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Government House, Exemplary Service Bars were presented to our 30-year recipients from the class of 1984.

Pictured are: His Honour the Honourable Frank Fagan, Lieutenant Governor for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and Honorary Chief of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary; Her Honour, Mrs. Patricia Fagan; Chief William Janes; Deputy Chief Ab Singleton; Deputy Chief James Carroll.

Recipients of the 30-Year Police Exemplary Service Bar - Class of 1984: Superintendent Jason G. Sheppard; Inspector Barry J. Constantine; Inspector Suzanne M. Bill; Staff Sergeant D. Roy Elliott; Sergeant Paul R. Murphy; Sergeant G. Roy Hoskins; Sergeant James H. Smith; Sergeant Robert J. Howard; Constable William F. Gosse; Constable Brian G. J. Tilley; Constable Garry R. Crocker (Retired); Constable Patrick G. Doyle; Constable Royburn P. Robinson; Constable Barry W. Osmond; Constable C. Burt Matthews; Constable Jack A. Kean (Retired); Constable Timothy J. Fowler. Photo Credit: Bud Gaulton Donations to the Community The RNC Association prides itself on making donations to organizations throughout the communities it serves. Over the course of this year, the RNCA has contributed to many charities, just some of these charities are: • Kidney Foundation of Canada • Mount Pearl Frosty Festival • Easter Seals • Cystic Fibrosis Canada • RNC Veteran’s Association • Aiden Kenny Fundraiser • Royal Canadian Legion • The Salvation Army • Law Enforcement Torch Run (Special Olympics) • St. John’s Pride Inc. • Senior’s Resource Centre • Kids Help Phone Newfoundland • Big Brothers, Big Sisters • Cst. William Moss Memorial Softball • NL Crime Stoppers • RNC Historical Society • NL Police Curling Benefit (Special Olympics) • Canadian Cancer Society • NL Brain Injury Association • Wounded Warriors Canada • Iris Kirby House Foundation • Transition House Association of NL • St. John’s Firefighter’s Association • United Way of NL • Corner Brook Winter Carnival • Coalition of Persons with Disabilities • RNC Cadet Class 2014 • Various Minor Hockey and other Sporting • Children’s Wish Foundation Associations www.rnca.ca 103 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF THE RNCA CRJ AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED FOR FAST SERVICE (709) 639-3220 37 Maple Valley Rd, P.O. Box 672 Presentation Sisters Corner Brook, NL A2H 6G1 Toll free: 1 866 339-3220 Fax: (709) 639-3230 Newfoundland and Labrador

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CBC News - June 13, 2015

Const. Brian Cook, Shelley Kelly, and Const. Brian Marshall were presented with St. John Ambulance Life-Saving Awards at the Anglican Cathedral in St. John's on June 13, 2015.

Three members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary have received life-saving awards from St. John Ambulance. Const. Brian Cook and Const. Brian Marshall were honoured for their attempts to save the life of a teenager who had been swimming in a St. John's pond last July. The two received Gold Life-Saving Awards for their actions during the tragedy. Dispatcher Shelley Kelly in Labrador City was commended for her role in assisting a woman who saved the lives of her husband and son last February. The family was suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning at their cabin. Kelly was able to talk her through the situation and get them to open a window in time to save their lives. The three were recognized for their acts of bravery over the past year at an awards ceremony on July 11, 2015 at the Anglican Cathedral in St. John's.

RNC Deputy Chief & St. John Ambulance Board Member Jim Carroll with Const. Brian Cook and Const. Brian Marshall at Life-Saving Awards ceremony.

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www.rnca.ca 106 In The Community - Corner Brook

Corner Brook Intermediate Community Food Drive – Cst. Scott Mosher, Cst. Ryan McMackin, Basketball game vs Sacred Hearth Elementary – Sgt. Robert Edwards Cst. Nicole Ryan, Cst. Justin Dawe, Cst. Geoff Heffernan and Cst. Mark Jenkins

Cst. James Mcneil In Net The Rusty Cup Charity Hockey Game Winter Carnival Pumpkin Patrol – Cst. Scott Mosher

Xmas 2014 – Cst. Jenelle Curtis, Tim’s Camp Day – Cst. Cody Dunphy, Cst. Scott Mosher. Cst. Amy Sharpe

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Cst. Peter Kelly with one of the riders at the Bike Rodeo in Labrador City.

Cst. Dana Hayward at the Shane Mercer Memorial Fish Derby at Jean Lake, Wabush. Cst. Hayward is pictured with Zoe Kelly.

Cst. Peter Kelly doing a patrol on a side-by-side on top of Smokey Mountain Pumpkin Patrol in Labrador City.

Cst. Peter Kelly doing school patrols at Menihek High School in Labrador when temperatures were at -30 below.

Cst. Peter Kelly doing a Safety Presentation with the Kindergarten children at A.P. This was by far the best costume that we had seen on Low Primary Pumpkin Patrol. Ryder Pardy actually came up with the School in idea for his costume himself. According to his parents he Labrador. insisted on being a “claw machine”. www.rnca.ca 109 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Professional Listings

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Sgt. Kent Kelly and Cst. Peter Kelly visited A.P. Low Primary School in Labrador City with Mme Turner’s Grade One Class to talk about Bullying.

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MODERN HAIR CARE PLUM POINT MOTEL LTD W J THORNE SURVEYS LTD PO BOX 962 PO BOX 106 PO BOX 61 WABUSH PLUM POINT BLAKETOWN (709) 282-6225 (709) 247-2533 (709) 759-2392

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NAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT QUIN-C FISHERIES WINDSHIELD DOCTOR LTD PO BOX 222 PO BOX 112 PO BOX 149 NAIN OLD PERLICAN NORRIS POINT (709) 922-2951 (709) 739-7147 (709) 458-2665 Thank You NORTH ATLANTIC LINING LTD REMAX CENTRE 103 PARK RD 135 MAYOR AVE For Your Support ELMSDALE ST JOHN’S stjohnscurlingclub.com (709) 579-3252 (709) 722-3291 ...continued from p. 97 NORTHERN GULF TRANSPORT ROBERT CANDOW PLASTERING & PAINTING LTD from the boat, Officer Pittman initiated PO BOX 165 19 SALLESNIK LANE a rescue operation for the survivors with Canadian Coast Guard and along LABRADOR CITY TORBAY with the other officers began looking for (709) 282-5549 (709) 437-1048 the missing person who was located ¼ mile from the area and taken abroad a NOVA CONSULTANTS INC SHEILA'S RESTAURANT DFO patrol vessel. The other survivors 37 HALLETT CRES PO BOX 637 were transported to Little Port by ST JOHN’S GAMBO Officer Pittman and her partner where (709) 753-2260 (709) 674-4994 ambulances and medical assistance was waiting. This unfortunate event speaks to the dedication of Fishery NTQ ELECTRICAL LTD STETSON LOUNGE Officer Pittman. Her commitment to her 15 CASTLEWOOD DR 260 WATER ST job and the clients she serves PASADENA ST JOHN'S exemplify what it means to be a fishery (709) 638-0708 (709) 753-8138 officer. www.rnca.ca 112 Law Enforcement Torch Run St. John’s

2014 Cheque Presentation for Special Olympics: (L-R) Lynette Wells - MUN Campus Enforcement, Michael Walsh - Canada Border Service Agency, Tammy Madden - Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Matthew Wakeham - Special Olympics Athlete, Bob Howard - Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Stacie Devereaux - Canada Border Service Agency, Shane Mahon - Special Olympics Athlete and Warren Sullivan - RNCA

Corner Brook Corner Brook RNCA Members, Cst. Danny Abbass and Cst. Ryan McMackin were involved with the Law Enforcement Torch Run in their area. Members assisted in the walk and treated the participants to a BBQ upon their return to RNC HQ.

Children’s Wish Foundation

Cst. Matt Matthews presenting a $1,000 cheque at the Children’s Wish Foundation Telethon on behalf of the RNCA.

Civilian Member Penny Pike presenting a cheque for $100 from the RNC Casual Fund in Corner Brook.

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THE INKWELL PROFESSIONAL TATTOO STUDIO BALTIMORE PHARMACY C & C VARIETY BAY ROBERTS (709) 788-3444 FERRYLAND (709) 432-2797 BAIE VERTE (709) 532-2261

A PLUS AUTO CENTRE 2007 LTD BARKING BEAUTIES CC LOUGHLIN SCHOOL ST JOHN’S (709) 722-1315 ST JOHN’S (709) 368-2233 CORNER BROOK (709) 639-8988

ABC SIDING & WINDOWS INC BARROW & HODDER SURVEYS LTD CH PARSONS & SONS LTD ST JOHN’S (709) 579-8288 CLARENVILLE (709) 466-2607 CENTERVILLE (709) 678-2880

ACE LOCKSMITHING BARTLETT’S ELECTRICAL LTD CABOT AUTO GLASS & UPHOLSTERY MOUNT PEARL (709) 895-7700 TRINITY BAY (709) 464-2131 ST JOHN’S (709) 754-4020

ACTIV-TIME PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE BEANLAND MOVING LTD CANTWELL HOUSE CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 834-3534 FLAT BAY (709) 647-3630 ST JOHN’S (709) 754-8439

ADAMS ALTERNATOR & STARTER BEST DISPENSERS LTD CANWEL BUILDING MATERIALS DEER LAKE (709) 635-3737 ST JOHN’S (709) 753-4399 DEER LAKE (709) 635-3772

ADVOCATE YOUTH SVC CO-OPERATIVE BIG BITE PIZZA CAPE ASHLEY FISH LTD BAIE VERTE (709) 532-2244 BAY ROBERTS (709) 786-1786 PORT AU CHOIX (709) 861-3565

ALLIANCE SECURITY SYSTEMS BISHOP FEILD SCHOOL CBDC LABRADOR CARBONEAR (709) 754-7702 ST JOHN’S (709) 722-3103 HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY (709) 896-5814

APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES LTD BLUEBIRD INVESTMENTS LTD CBS OPTICAL INC ST JOHN’S NL (709) 726-8757 GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR (709) 489-5403 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 834-5202

ARCO BLUEWATER MARINE EQUIPMENT LTD CENTRAL AUTO & DIESEL LA GRAND TERRE (709) 642-5254 MOUNT PEARL (709) 782-3200 GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR (709) 489-8884

ARIN CORP BOULDER PUBLICATIONS LTD CLARENVILLE INN PORTUGAL COVE-ST PHILIPS (709) 749-7161 PORTUGAL COVE-ST PHILIPS (709) 895-6483 CLARENVILLE 1-877-466-7911 TOLL FREE

ARTISTIC KITCHENS LTD BRAKE’S HEATING CLARENVILLE REALTY LTD ST JOHN’S (709) 753-7720 CARBONEAR (709) 596-8325 WWW.CLARENVILLEREALTY.COM (709) 466-7474

ARTLIN SAFETY & INDUSTRIAL BRENDAN O’CONNELL WOODWORKING LTD CLOVERDALE TACK & SUPPLY GRAND FALLS (709) 489-9502 MOUNT PEARL (709) 745-7475 LOGY BAY (709) 745-4419

ASH LAKECONVENIENCE BRENDA’S CASH & CARRY COAST TO COAST TRANSPORT ST JOHN’S (709) 754-6162 ST LEWIS (709) 939-2240 NEWMAN’S COVE (709) 445-5531

ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH BROWN OFFSHORE 1997 INC CORNER BROOK REGIONAL HIGH AVONDALE (709) 229-3853 ST JOHN’S (709) 576-1811 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-5258

ATLANTIC DENTURE CLINIC BUCHANS HOME HARDWARE COUNTRY INN MOTEL & RV PARK CORNER BROOK (709) 634-1771 BUCHANS (709) 672-3981 GANDER (709) 256-4005

ATLANTIC HOSE AND FITTINGS BUDDEN BUMPER TO BUMPER CAR CARE LTD CROWN CONTRACTING INC ST JOHN’S (709) 738-4490 ST JOHN’S (709) 753-8452 MOUNT PEARL (709) 782-2212

AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES LTD BURGEO ACADEMY D & D INVESTMENTS-TRANS CANADA ULTRAMA ST JOHN’S (709) 753-5434 BURGEO (709) 886-2590 GANDER (709) 256-8678

AVALON RECYCLING SVC LTD BURGEO TIM-BR MART D & E VARIETY ST JOHN’S (709) 368-0416 BURGEO (709) 886-2750 CHANGE ISLANDS (709) 621-3336

B & W MEAT MARKET C & C AUTOMOTIVE DENNIS PORTER TRUCKING LTD GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR (709) 489-6001 ST JOHN’S (709) 579-6100 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 682-9764 www.rnca.ca 114 Seniors’ 2014 St. John’s ChristmasChristmas PartyParty RNC members had another great party this year with local Seniors! Many thanks to Siochána and The Outer Cove Concert Crowd for providing great music and entertainment again. A special thank you is extended to everyone who helped in organizing this event. Without you, this party would not be the great success that it is. The RNCA is pleased to support this Christmas Party as the Seniors tell us, it is one of the highlights of their year.

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DISCOUNT AUTO PLAZA LTD GARY SUMMERS PRODUCTIONS JOHNNY’S GROCERY CLARENVILLE (709) 466-5150 ST JOHN’S (709) 682-3313 LOURDES (709) 642-5554

DISCOVERIES UNLIMITED INC GB SIGNS LTD KAVANAGH’S CONSTRUCTION LIMITED TORBAY (709) 437-5028 CLARENVILLE (709) 466-2216 TORBAY (709) 437-6283

DON GIBBONS AMBULANCE SERVICES GLOVERTOWN PHARMACHOICE LTD KAVANAGH’S CONSTRUCTION LIMITED ST MARY’S BAY (709) 525-2286 GLOVERTOWN (709) 533-6985 TORBAY (709) 437-6283

DR C HEUGHAN GMK EQUIPEMENT RENTALS KEITH GORDON AUTO SALES ST JOHN’S (709) 753-6224 PORT BLANDFORD (709) 682-5934 ST JOHN’S (709) 722-6576

DR EDMUND COLLINS GRAND BANK AUTO INC KENMOUNT AUTO CENTRE GANDER (709) 256-7852 GRAND BANK (709) 832-1684 ST JOHN’S (709) 726-9100

DR PAUL WOOLFREY PMC LIMITED GRENFELL HANDICRAFTS LTD KING STREET CONVENIENCE CORNER BROOK (709) 634-2916 ST ANTHONY (709) 454-3576 GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR (709) 489-5938

DR SANDRA J TAYLOR OPTOMETRIST HANCOCK’S WOODWORK INC LABRADOR GLASS & ALUMINUM LTD MOUNT PEARL (709) 364-1000 FORTEAU (709) 931-2620 LABRADOR CITY (709) 282-3980

E TUCKER & SONS LTD MACHINE SHOP HARVEY’S ACCOUNTING SVC LABRADOR INN & DON CHERRY’S PARADISE (709) 781-2121 SPRINGDALE (709) 673-3308 HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY (709) 896-3351

E & E FISHERIES LTD HOGAN’S TAKE-OUT & GROCERY LABRADOR INVESTMENTS FERMEUSE (709) 363-2207 NORTHERN BAY (709) 584-3380 HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY (709) 896-2486

EASON’S MEATS & LIVESTOCK HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DEER LAKE LABRADOR TOWING CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 834-3830 DEER LAKE (709) 635-3232 CHARLOTTETOWN (709) 949-0330

EAST COAST ROOFING & RENOVATIONS LTD HOLY SPIRIT HIGH SCHOOL LAFOSSE’S LOCK & ALARM ST JOHN’S (709) 697-0519 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 834-8518 GANDER (709) 256-7535

EMBERLEY’S TRANSPORT LTD HOMESTYLING BY CATHY LEGACY ELECTRIC MARYSTOWN (709) 279-3900 ST JOHN’S (709) 341-7115 POUCH COVE (709) 689-8687

ENVIRO-SHRED INC HOSKINS FUNERAL HOME LEGGE’S RESTAURANT MOTEL UNITS ST JOHNS (709) 579-1977 GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR (709) 489-5100 HEART’S CONTENT (709) 583-2929

EPCO SERVICES INC HUMBER COMMUNITY YMCA LEGGE’S MIDWAY STORE ST JOHN’S (709) 753-7100 CORNER BROOK (709) 639-9676 HEARTS DELIGHT-ISLINGTON (709) 588-2305

EVANS FISHERY IRISH LOOP RESORT LTD LEWISPORTE AUTO SUPPLIES LTD ENGLISH HARBOUR WEST (709) 888-2127 HOLYROOD (709) 229-5200 LEWISPORTE (709) 535-6881

EVERAFTER BRIDAL BOUTIQUE ISLES FUNERAL HOME LTD LIVING FAITH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 834-3837 TWILLINGATE (709) 884-2759 POINT OF BAY (709) 257-4217

FAITH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH J PAUL SNOW CA LONG ISLAND ACADEMY CONCEPTION BAY (709) 834-2806 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-2199 BEAUMONT (709) 264-3526

FENNELL’S GROCERY JC VARIETY STORE LOTEK WIRELESS INC PLATE COVE WEST (709) 545-2110 PORT HOPE SIMPSON (709) 960-0415 ST JOHN’S (709) 726-3899

FRED COLE CD JMD VARIETY M J ROOFING PASADENA (709) 686-2336 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 744-2431 GULL ISLE (709) 584-3817

GANDER AUTO SALES LTD JNT AUTO CENTER MAC MIX CONCRETE LTD GANDER (709) 651-4060 WHITBOURNE (709) 759-3553 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 682-5797 www.rnca.ca 116 Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game

Members of the RNC participated in the 20th Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game at Mile One Centre, featuring the Newfoundland & Labrador Celebrity All-Stars versus the Newfoundland & Labrador Police All-Stars, in another great night of family fun and entertainment. This year’s recipients were the NL Tourette Syndrome Foundation, Northeast Avalon Regional DARE Program and the St. Kevin’s Junior High School.

The NLPCA presented a cheque for $2,500 to The NLPCA presented a cheque for $2,500 to Northeast Avalon Regional DARE Program St. Kevin’s Junior High School

The NLPCA presented a cheque for $2,500 to Left to right: Mark Dwyer, Ed Oates, NL Tourette Syndrome Foundation Buddy The Puffin, Pat Cahill and Dave Hickey www.rnca.ca 117 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Booster Boxes

MADORE’S AUTO BODY NEWSUL LTD PROFESSIONAL UNIFORM & APPAREL STEPHENVILLE (709) 643-4110 ST JOHN’S (709) 739-4036 ST JOHN’S (709) 576-0794

MARTIN’S CABINS NFLD ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS LTD PUTT N PADDLE CAMPGROUND DOYLES (709) 955-2673 PARADISE (709) 364-6122 ARNOLDS COVE (709) 463-0150

MARTINEAU CONTRACTING NOLAN INSTRUMENTATION SRVS LTD R & L CONTRACTING CORNER BROOK (709) 634-5566 ST JOHN’S (709) 722-9324 MOBILE (709) 334-2334

MARTINEAU CONTRACTING NORTHEAST WELL DRILLING REDWOOD CONSTRUCTION LTD CORNER BROOK (709) 634-5566 SPRINGDALE (709) 673-7286 MOUNT PEARL (709) 745-7888

MARY BROWN’S FAMOUS CHICKEN AND TATERS NU QUEST DISTRIBUTION INC RENTAL PLUS LTD WHITBOURNE (709) 759-2550 MOUNT PEARL (709) 745-8884 DEER LAKE (709) 635-3342

MARY QUEEN OF THE WORLD SCHOOL OAKE’S TRUCKING LTD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES MOUNT PEARL (709) 368-0710 GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR (709) 489-3975 ST JOHN’S (709) 576-0933

MEADOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTRE OCEANVIEW GUEST HOME RIVERHEAD IRVING PARADISE (709) 782-4242 KELLIGREWS (709) 834-2532 RIVERHEAD HARBOUR GRACE (709) 596-2468

MEDICINE SHOPPE OCTAGON PHARMACHOICE ROBERT DOYLE THEATRE PHARMACY BAIE VERTE (709) 532-4051 PARADISE (709) 782-7500 ST JOHN’S (709) 726-0197

METSO MINERALS OFFSHORE FISH RESOURCE HARVESTERS INC ROWE BROTHERS CARPET CO LABRADOR CITY (709) 282-3933 MARYSTOWN (709) 279-5060 CORNER BROOK (709) 639-1458

MILLER’S SUPERMARKET OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE S LUSH & SON LTD FOGO (709) 266-2407 HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY (709) 896-3485 BURLINGTON (709) 252-2250

MIR LTD OVERHEAD ROOFING SACREY’S USED CARS ST JOHN’S (709) 722-3199 MOUNT PEARL (709) 747-3152 BOTWOOD (709) 257-3491

MITCH’S LOUNGE PAPER TRACE LTD SALVATION ARMY GANDER (709) 651-3050 ST JOHN’S (709) 745-7108 HARE BAY BB (709) 537-2155

MORGAN’S FURNITURE & APPLIANCES PARSON’S POND MEDICAL CLINIC SALVATION ARMY CITADEL CLARKES BEACH (709) 786-2100 PARSON’S POND (709) 243-2593 LEWISPORTE (709) 535-2504

MURRAY’S HORTICULTURAL SERVICES LTD PAUL DAVIS SYSTEMS SCOTT’S TAXI PORTUGAL COVE (709) 895-2800 PARADISE (709) 747-2648 PORT AUX BASQUES (709) 695-9700

MYLIN ENTERPRISES LTD PEARL SPRINGS SERENITY HOME CARE PLUM POINT (709) 247-2020 MOUNT PEARL (709) 745-5777 MOUNT PEARL (709) 364-9688

NEVILLE FRAMING & ART GALLERY PEKA HOME CENTER SGO DESIGNER GLASS ST JOHN’S (709) 753-2914 BAY ROBERTS (709) 786-4112 MOUNT PEARL (709) 747-7771

NEW VALLEY DRILLING CO LTD PENINSULA PHARMACY SHEAR TEKNIQUES SALON SPRINGDALE (709) 673-4418 ST BERNARDS (709) 461-2121 STEPHENVILLE (709) 643-8587

NEWFOUNDLAND GLASS & SERVICE PEN-KEL ENTERPRISES LTD SHEPPARD DESIGN EAVES TROUGH ST JOHN’S (709) 747-4444 COOLEY’S POINT (709) 229-4003 CORNER BROOK (709) 640-6993

NEWFOUNDLAND HARDWOODS PIKE’S PRO HARDWARE SHORELINE MORTGAGES INC CLARENVILLE (709) 466-7941 BLAKETOWN (709) 759-2900 ST JOHN’S (709) 747-9696

NEWHOOK’S HOME HARDWARE LTD PPI SOLUTIONS (ATLANTIC) INC SIGN FACTORY ARNOLDS COVE (709) 463-8844 MOUNT PEARL (709) 782-5500 MOUNT PEARL (709) 368-7446 www.rnca.ca 118 Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Association Parade The Newfoundland and Labrador Police as Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial is and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. For dedicated to the memory of those more information about NLPPOMA, police and peace officers who lost their please visit their website at lives in the performance of their duties, www.policeandpeaceofficers.ca. while protecting the lives and property of the people and the natural resources The 12th Annual Police and of the province of Peace Officers’ Memorial Newfoundland and Ceremony Labrador. and Parade was held on September 28, 2014. The last Sunday in This event was held outside September of every the Confederation Building year has been (East Block) in St. John’s. officially proclaimed

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SLIPPERS N THINGS TOTAL CARE NURSING IN THE HOME SERVICES WILLIAM’S BUILDING SUPPLY-TIMBER MART HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY (709) 896-5660 CLARENVILLE (709) 466-5505 DEER LAKE (709) 635-5183

SMITH STOCKLEY LTD TRICK O MATIC LTD WILLIAM’S MARINE LTD ST JOHN’S (709) 579-0073 MOUNT PEARL (709) 364-1780 MOUNT PEARL (709) 745-6366

SMITH’S AMBULANCE SERVICES TRICON PHARMACY WILSON AUTO SALES MARKLAND (709) 759-2065 OLD PERLICAN (709) 587-2500 PORTUGAL COVE (709) 739-8621

SNOW’S CARPENTRY & KITCHEN TROPHY SHOP & IN STICHES WOODFORD TRAINING CTR INC NORRIS ARM (709) 653-2556 CORNER BROOK (709) 639-7442 STATION KELLIGREW- CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 834-7000

SOBEYS TTI SALES & SERVICES INC WOODLAND NURSERIES LTD GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR (709) 489-8065 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 834-7190 ST JOHN’S (709) 368-0472

SONIC ELECTRICAL LTD TUCKER’S COTTAGES & SERVICE STATION X-IT CORPORATE PARADISE (709) 782-0228 REEFS HARBOUR (709) 847-5381 ST JOHN’S (709) 576-2651

SOUTHCOAST MARINA TURKEY JOE’S / GREEN SLEEVES YOUR SPACE OUR DESIGN HARBOUR BRETON (709) 885-2011 ST JOHNS (709) 722-5757 ST JOHN’S (709) 680-0379

SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION 1981 LTD TWILLINGATE SAVE EASY ...continued from p.97 TREPASSEY (709) 438-2040 TWILLINGATE (709) 884-2125 ensure that the children receive well- rounded educational experiences during ST ANDREW’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TWIN RINKS their camp time. Constable Mosher ST JOHN’S (709) 726-3682 ST JOHN’S (709) 579-9681 thinks outside the box to promote health and safety to these children, who, due to ST ANTHONY BASIN RESOURCES INC UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC a variety of reasons, may not always ST ANTHONY (709) 454-3484 JERSEYSIDE (709) 227-4289 receive this type of role modeling at home. ST GABRIEL’S ALL GRADES SCHOOL UPPER GULLIES ELEMENTARY ST BRENDANS (709) 669-3331 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 744-3141 In collaborating with Western Health, Constable Mosher is active in promoting ST CHRISTOPHER’S HOTEL VARDY’S FUNERAL HOME health and safety to students. He is PORT AUX BASQUES (800) 563-4779 HICKMANS HARBOUR (709) 547-2211 available at short notice to plan, promote and organize programs such as PARTY, STARLITE ELECTRIC LTD VICTORIA CARPET SHOPPE LTD (Preventing Alcohol and Risk related ST JOHN’S (709) 722-1932 VICTORIA (709) 596-7284 Trauma to Youth) program and the Distracted Driving Campaign throughout TERRA NOVA TRANSCRIPTION VILLA NOVA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL the Western Region. ST JOHNS (709) 726-1901 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 834-3916 Constable Mosher continues to commit to the community and being a THE COLLISION CLINIC LTD VINCENTS ENTERPRISES LTD ST JOHN’S (709) 368-8371 BADGERS QUAY (709) 536-2474 representative on various committees and organizations ranging across various ages and demographics of the THE MEN’S DEN WABUSH CONVENIENCE STORE LTD ST JOHN’S (709) 754-8505 WABUSH (709) 282-3366 community. Such committees and organizations include the Corner Brook Baseball and Minor Hockey Associations, THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #62 WALSH’S AUTO ST MARY’S (709) 525-2712 MOUNT PEARL (709) 368-6300 Winter Carnival, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Crime Prevention Committee, the Social Services Community Council, and THIS THAT N FABRICS WEST END ELECTRONICS / AVU SPRINGDALE (709) 673-3311 ST JOHN’S (709) 579-2222 the Food Bank just to name a few. Constable Mosher’s professionalism is TNT OFFICE GROUP LTD WESTERN HYDRAULIC & MECHANICAL second to none. Throughout the Western ST JOHN’S (709) 576-5559 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-5151 Region, he has been spreading the message of safety and promoting the TOP DOG PLASTERING & PAINT LTD WESTERN STAR & FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS pride he has in being a police officer at POUCH COVE (709) 232-0068 GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR (709) 489-5558 every opportunity. www.rnca.ca 120 Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Association Parade St. John’s

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54642 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR LTD CARBONEAR OPTICAL DR PAT PARFREY GOOSE SALES HOME HARDWARE A & L ENTERPRISE CARMANVILLE TAXI DR PHYLLIS JOHNSON GOUGH BROTHERS A & M AUTOMOTIVE CARMANVILLE VALUFOODS DR S M BRIDGER GOULDINGS WHOLESALE A & P MUSIC CARRIAGE HOUSE MECHANICAL LTD DR TERRANCE M PEDDLE GRAHAM TAYLOR TIRE REPAIR A 1 TAXI CATHY’S UNISEX DR V GADAG GRANDY’S RIVER COLLEGIATE A A TOWING LTD CBS EAVESTROUGHING LTD DR W A FELIX GRANT MOTORS LTD AUTO BODY A C ELECTRIC CBS PLUMBING & HEATING LTD DR’S ROBERT & HEATHER WOODLAND PMC GREEN BAY FIBRE PRODUCTS A CUT ABOVE CENTRAL EAVESTROUGH LTD DROGO CONTRACTING LTD GREENSPAR LTD A PLUS BOILER MEN CENTRE TAXI DRUKEN BROKERAGE HACKETT CONVENIENCE ABYDOZ ENVIRONMENTAL INC CHAPPY’S SPORTS BAR DSL COMMUNICATIONS INC HAIR CREATIONS ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES CHARLOTTETOWN TOWN OFFICE DWAYNE LAKE SALES HANN’S CONFECTIONARY AD SPEC PROMOTIONS CHASES DINER & TAKE OUT E & M BOOKKEEPING LTD HANN-BILT CONTRACTING LTD AF BRUCE LAW CHRISDARMAR 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www.rnca.ca 122 RNC Unites to Help Retiree

Published in Blue Line Magazine May 2015

The RNCA contributed $4,500 to aid in the fundraiser to obtain a wheelchair accessible van for Mr. Kenny Dep/Chief Ab Singleton thanked the association for initiating the project. The initiative is a great example of just how deep the roots of the police force are within the community, he said.

“Aiden retired in 1998 … Over 50 per cent of the force would not be in the force when he left, but the number of younger officers that showed up that night (a fundraiser at Bridie Molly’s club in downtown St. John’s) to show their support … and people who supported it by buying and selling tickets – it’s just so good to see.”

Kenny went through two wheelchair vans since the crash, said wife Jeanette, and lost much of his independence after the second one, By Danette Dooley which was 12 years old, broke down for good in Nov. 2014. Retired RNC Constable Aiden Kenny was left paralyzed from the chest down in a car crash on the Trans Canada Highway in 1987. His only You’ve not only given me a means of means of transportation and independence was an accessible van. transportation but you’ve given me my Despite his injury, Kenny returned to work and retired in 1998. freedom back – and that is something that When members of the RNC Veteran’s Association heard that his van is priceless,” an emotional Kenny said. had given up the biscuit late last year they decided to do something “Something as simple as just going to a barbershop, that’s not about it. Ret. RNC Sgt. Bob Escott, president of the Veteran’s something he could do on his own (without a van). So this has given Association, presented Kenny the keys to a brand new wheelchair him his life back. It’s given me my husband back. There are just not accessible van March 20. enough words for me to let everyone know how we really truly feel Escott told the standing room only crowd how the project had come about this.” about. Kenny said she wasn’t surprised that her husband’s former comrades “On Feb. 5, Eric Keating, a retired staff sergeant of the RNC, issued a and current day friends would be so kind to buy the vehicle. However, 10-33 (officer requires assistance). He explained the situation and that she said, she’s surprised that the project came to reality so quickly. retired Cst. Aiden Kenny was in need of a handicapped access vehicle,” The project snowballed, she said, once word got out about the Escott said. fundraising efforts on her husband’s behalf. Escott and Keating raised the matter at an association breakfast the “Eric Keating started the ball rolling without our knowing. He knew next morning and the association immediately set out to raise the Aiden is a laid-back kind of guy and would say ‘No, that’s okay.’” money. Helping those who need help in the policing community is what police officers do, Escott said. During the presentation of RNC headquarters, Kenny sat in his wheelchair facing the large crowd that filled the room: family members, “Being a police officer is not a job, it’s a way of life … It’s who you are. retired and rank-and-file officers, civilian members, RNC brass, You always look after your own.” members of the public and media and others who gave to the project The day after the breakfast, Keating and retired Sgt. Paul Dawe showed and wanted to be there to see Kenny accept the gift. up at Escott’s home with a wheelchair accessible van and asked him Kenny thanked Keating, ret. S/Sgt. Paul Dawe, Escott and Escott’s wife what he thought of it. Helen, a ret. RCMP civilian member who worked as spokesperson for “I said, ‘It’s nice,’ They said, ‘Why don’t we buy it? I said, ‘Are you crazy?” “B” Division for many years – and everyone else who donated. Escott recalled with a chuckle. “This fundraiser was absolutely amazing, totally overwhelming … I’m The members decided that idea was not only sensible but doable and still finding it hard to believe, “ Kenny said. raised the $47,000 needed in just six weeks. “I just want to say thank-you very much. You’ve not only given me a Escott thanked all those who contributed to the purchase – including means of transportation but you’ve given me my freedom back – and numerous local businesses and several regions of the International that is something that is priceless,” an emotional Kenny said. Police Association. Danette Dooley is Blue Line’s East Coast correspondent. She can be reached at [email protected]

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www.rnca.ca 124 Newfoundland man raises awareness for Huntington disease to help his wife

By Kaija Hutteri, [email protected] www.huntingtonsociety.ca

“ It is our hope that a cure is right around the corner”

(KITCHENER, ON) May 7, 2015 – Rich Wheeler’s wife, around to see them grow up. “We live one day at a time,” Ruby, has Huntington disease (HD). Rich says. They focus their energies on raising money to fund Every hour on the hour throughout his work day, Royal services for people with HD and to support research. “It Newfoundland Constabulary Sergeant Rich Wheeler is our hope that a cure is right around the corner,” says calls home to make sure his wife is OK. Ruby has Rich. “It may be too late for Ruby, but it may help others Huntington disease (HD), a fatal hereditary disease that who are at-risk.” is slowly destroying parts of her brain. Right now the 50- year-old can still manage on her own, but she is a little Their first event — a four-kilometre walk in 2014 — unsteady on her feet and has cut herself a few times raised close to $15,000. The previous year’s event was chopping vegetables. So Rich worries. He calls. And just as successful, and for 2015 they’re also organizing whenever he can, he pops home at lunch to see how a climb up Gros Morne’s Killdevil Mountain. To boost she is doing. awareness about HD, Rich launched a Facebook page called Ruby’s Corner. The couple knew this day might come. Because Ruby’s dad had the disease, she and her siblings each faced a Mostly, he manages to stay philosophical about the 50:50 chance of inheriting the fatal gene. As it turned curveballs life has thrown them. But when it comes to out, Ruby lost that coin toss. These days, she has been his son’s future, Rich has one hope: “I wish that pitcher forced to quit working. She and Rich wonder whether called life would get a sore arm.” their 24-year-old son has inherited the gene. And they know that if he has children, Ruby probably will not be Their story and a lot of information about the disease is available through Ruby’s Corner on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/223298711169693/

MAY IS HUNTINGTON DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

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ROYAL GARAGE ...... 106 HUSSEY REALTY ...... 20 BAULINE TOWN COUNCIL ...... 30 DOF SUBSEA CANADA CORP ...... 18 IBEW LOCAL 2330 ...... 62 BDI CANADA INC ...... 30 DR BRENDAN LEWIS ...... 68 IBEX FUELS ...... 78 BENOIT BROTHERS CONTRACTING ...... 46 DR HARNINDER HANS ...... 40 IDEAL MASONRY ...... 100 BETTER CARE HOMECARE ...... 76 DR JOHN PATRICK KIELTY MD ...... 96 INSURANCE BROKERS ASSN OF NL ...... 104 BIG LAND PHARMASAVE LTD ...... 50 DR LARRY JACKMAN ...... 78 IINTL UNION OF BRICKLAYERS LOCAL 1 ...... 64 BILL’S CONSTRUCTION ...... 40 DR LUC BOULAY & DR JUSTIN BOULAY ...... 98 INTLL UNION OF PAINTERS LOCAL 1984 ...... 94 BLAIR JEWER CPA ...... 26 DWI SERVICES LTD ...... 90 IRENE THISTLE HOMELIFE LIFESTYLE ...... 44 BODY WORKS FITNESS & PHYSIOTHERAPY ...... 100 EAGLE CONSTRUCTION LTD ...... 36 IRIS KIRBY HOUSE ...... 40 BOOSTER JUICE ...... 14 EAGLES CLIFFE LODGE ...... 100 ISLAND LOGISTICS INTL INC ...... 84 BOWRINGER ENGINEERING LTD ...... 32 EAST COAST MORTGAGE BROKERS ...... 58 J B HAND & SONS LTD ...... 80 BRENKIR SUPPLIES LTD ...... 40 EAST END DENTAL ...... 34 JACKIE’S SALON ...... 26 BROOK CONSTRUCTION INC ...... 28 EASTERN PROPANE ...... 86 JAMES G CRAWFORD LTD ...... 78 BROWNE’S AUTO SUPPLIES LTD ...... 60 EASTERN VALVE & CONTROL SPECIALTIES ...... 38 JAMES R EALES EQUIPMENT RENTALS LTD ...... 78 BRUCE’S RECREATION ...... 92 EDDY SERVICES ...... 38 JARGE’S PUB ...... 36 BRUSH & TROWEL LTD ...... 38 ELLIS DON CORP ...... 64 JIM’S CARPENTRY & UPHOLSTERY LTD ...... 94 BUGDEN’S TAXI (2013) LTD ...... 42 ELLISTON BED & BREAKFAST ...... 98 JOAN MADDEN TAX CONSULTING INC ...... 84 C & N AUTO BODY LTD ...... 92 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD ...... 84 JOHNNY’S CONVENIENCE & GAS BAR ...... 72 C & W OFFSHORE ...... 78 ENVIROMED ANALYTICAL INC ...... 80 JOHNSON GEO CENTRE ...... 62 CADCO DESIGN LIMITED ...... 94 EREAUT’S HOME HEAT SALES SERVICE LTD ...... 104 JOHNSON INC ...... 16 CAL LEGROW INSURANCE LTD ...... 78 EXPLOITS HOME CARE ...... 40 JOY GLOBAL ...... 58 CANDUIT ELECTRIC ...... 76 EXPLOITS MOTEL ...... 26 JR AUTO CLINIC ...... 48 CAPITAL CRANE LIMITED ...... 6 EXPLOITS VALLEY COMMUNITY COALITION ...... 26 JSM ELECTRICAL ...... 28 CAPITAL SUBARU BMW & MINI ...... 16 EXPLOITS WELDING AND MACHINE SHOP LTD ...... 78 KEATING’S U-STORE ...... 38 CAR-FIX BALL HOLDINGS INC ...... 40 FAMILY MEMORIALS ...... 56 KEEP COOL REFRIGERATION & A/C LTD ...... 90 CAR GUYS APPEARANCE CENTRE ...... 104 FAST SIGNS ...... 100 KEITH PENNEY & ASSOCIATES ...... 86 CBDC NORTIP ...... 30 FIRST LINE MEDICAL CLINIC ...... 106 KEN-GAR PAVING LTD ...... 84 CENTRAL TRAINING ACADEMY ...... 44 FIRST STREET DENTAL ...... 48 KENNY’S AUTO BODY ...... 86 CENTRAL VIDEO ...... 82 FITZ ENTERPRISES LTD ...... 26 KENNY’S POND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ...... 72 CHARLIE’S ...... 96 FIXED COFFEE AND BAKING INC ...... 72 KEY ASSETS ...... 26 CHATTERBOX PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE CTR INC . .94 FOGO ISLAND CENTRAL ACADEMY ...... 96 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ...... 98 CHES’S SNACKS LTD ...... 36 FORTIS PROPERTIES CORP ...... 76 LABRADOR COATINGS LTD ...... 96 CHOICES FOR YOUTH ...... 40 FRAIZE LAW OFFICE ...... 104 LABRADOR FISHERMEN’S UNION SHRIMP CO LTD . . . . .26 CITY HONDA ...... 24 FRASER MARCH DISPUTE RESOLUTION ...... 100 LABRADOR GRENFELL HEALTH ...... 30 CITY SAND & GRAVEL LTD ...... 102 FREAKE’S AMBULANCE SERVICES LTD ...... 70 LABRADOR MALL ...... 104 CITY WIDE TAXI ...... 76 G & G HOMES LTD ...... 32 LABRADOR WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ...... 92 CLARENVILLE CABS ...... 102 G & R HOLDINGS LIMITED ...... 108 LAVERS LAW ...... 84 CLARENVILLE CONSUMERS CO OP ...... 44 GANDER PHARMACHOICE ...... 82 LEGROW’S TRAVEL AGENCY LTD ...... 32 CLARKE FLORAL DESIGN ...... 84 GARDNER COOMBS WINSOR COOMBS ...... 90 LEWISPORTE PHARMACHOICE ...... 106 CO OP ATLANTIC ...... 88 GARDNER EQUIPMENT RENTALS ...... 76 LINDA BLAKEY DENTISTRY ...... 66 COALITION AGAINST VIOLENCE - AVALON EAST ...... 26 GARLAND AUTO BODY LTD ...... 46 M & M OFFSHORE LTD ...... 38 COLLEGE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC ...... 50 GEOTECH SERVICES INC ...... 46 MARC COOPER LAW OFFICE ...... 28 COMMONWEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC ...... 88 GITTENS & ASSOC PLC INC ...... 68 MARITIME PAPER ...... 68 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH TOWN COUNCIL ...... 20 GM TILING ...... 38 MARK’S WORK WEARHOUSE ...... 26 CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD ...... 74 GOLDEN ARM PARK INC ...... 96 MARTIN & LEVESQUE INC ...... 34 CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF GOOSE BAY PAINTERS ...... 90 MCDONALD & HOUNSELL LAW OFFICES ...... 40 THE PRESENTATION ...... 104 GOULDS TAXI ...... 100 MCLOUGHLAN SUPPLIES LTD ...... 82 CORNER BROOK HOTEL LTD ...... 46 GRAND BANK SEAFOODS ...... 28 MEDICINE SHOPPE ...... 30

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MEDIGAS ...... 56 R & B EQUIPMENT ...... 26 TWIN CITY PAVING ...... 44 MUN CAMPUS ENFORCEMENT & PATROL ...... 62 REPUBLIC SEASON 6 INC ...... 4 UNIFOR ...... 20 MIAWPUKEK FIRST NATION JUSTICE DEPT ...... 96 RESISTANT MATERIAL & SUPPLY CO LTD ...... 24 UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN LOCAL 740 . . .20 MODERN PAVING LTD ...... 98 RICE BOWL LTD ...... 100 UNITED BRO’HOOD OF CARPENTERS LOCAL 579 ...... 42 MOUNT PEYTON HOTEL ...... 80 RICHARD LEAR / COLDWELL BANKER PRO CO ...... 106 UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 5795 ...... 24 MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION LTD ...... 74 RIFFLIN’ HITCH LODGE ...... 90 UPPER CUTS ...... 94 MUNN INSURANCE LTD ...... 66 ROBERT R REGULAR PLC INC ...... 106 VILLA NOVA PHARMACY ...... 94 MURPHY CENTRE ...... 80 ROD TILLEY EXCAVATING LTD ...... 32 VILLAGE MUSIC ...... 36 MURPHY NEIL FINANCIAL GROUP INC ...... 34 RONA INC ...... 22 VIOLENCE PREVENTION LABRADOR ...... 44 N D DOBBIN LTD ...... 28 RONNIES GROCERIES ...... 62 VISION ELECTRICAL LTD ...... 34 N L CONSULTING ...... 100 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 13 ...... 60 VITALITY PRODUCTS INC ...... 80 NAIN SAFE HOUSE ...... 104 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #54 ...... 96 VOCM CARES FOUNDATION ...... 8 NAPE LOCAL 7701 ...... 90 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 45 ...... 98 WAL-MART CLARENVILLE ...... 76 NASKAUPI WOODWORKERS INC ...... 42 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 51 ...... 70 WARR’S PHARMACY LTD ...... 76 NEW LAB REALTY LTD ...... 48 ROYAL LEPAGE NL REALTY LTD ...... 46 WATERWORKS SUPPLIES A DIVISION OF EMCO ...... 30 NEWFOUND HOPE COUNSELLING CTR ...... 88 RUSSEL METALS INC ...... 44 WATSON PETROLEUM SERVICES ...... 30 NL ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRISTS ...... 50 SACRED HEART PARISH ...... 108 WAYNE’S WORLD PUB & EATERY ...... 88 NL BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL . . . .12 SAGA ENTERPRISES INC ...... 66 WEDGWOOD INSURANCE LTD ...... 8 NL FEDERATION OF LABOUR ...... 70 SAM ROBERTS CEMENT FINISHING LTD ...... 98 WEST COAST EXCAVATING CO LTD ...... 108 NL FILM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ...... 46 SCAMPER’S SNACK BAR ...... 98 WEST COAST SAND & GRAVEL LTD ...... 78 NL NURSES UNION ...... 92 SEQUERRA’S RESTAURANT ...... 94 WESTERN PAVING LTD ...... 18 NL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ...... 12 SHEPPARD’S VARIETY ...... 102 WESTOWER COMMUNICATIONS ...... 102 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR CREDIT UNION . . . . .82 SHERATON HOTEL NEWFOUNDLAND ...... 18 WING’N IT ...... 10 NEWFOUNDLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES LTD ...... 98 SHOPPERS DRUG MART ...... 88 WISEMAN’S SALES & SERVICE LTD ...... 44 NEWFOUNDLAND LABRADOR LIQUOR CORP ...... 2 SIMPLEX GRINNELL ...... 22 WOMEN’S POLICY OFFICE ...... InsBkCvr NL MASSAGE THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION ...... 10 SINGLE PARENT ASSOCIATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND . . .36 WOOD GROUP PSN ...... 22 NEWFOUNDLAND POWER ...... 24 SINNOTT’S HYDRO SEEDING 1994 LTD ...... 104 WOODWARD MOTORS ...... 108 NEWFOUNDLAND STYRO INC ...... 88 SMALLWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE ...... 86 ZAPATA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT ...... 108 NEWTRANS EQUIPMENT CARRIERS ...... 102 SMITH SNACKS SERVICES LTD ...... 30 NORD MARINE SERVICES ...... 106 SMITH’S FURNITURE & APPLIANCES ...... 28 ...continued from p. 97 NORRIS POINT LIONS CLUB ...... 108 SOUTHCOAST INSURANCE ...... 90 community policing was maintained in NORTH WEST TAXI LTD ...... 68 SPEEDY AUTO SERVICE ...... 30 policing area. NORTHERN PROPERTY REIT ...... 36 SQUIRES WATER WELL DRILL INC ...... 40 NORTRAX CANADA INC ...... 64 ST ANNE’S SCHOOL ...... 84 The list of Staff Sergeant Roger’s NORWEST SOD LTD ...... 28 ST JOHN’S DOCKYARD LTD ...... 22 community involvement is lengthy and NOSEWORTHY CHAPMAN CAs ...... 38 ST JOHN’S FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION ...... 58 NOTUS ELECTRONICS LTD ...... 42 ST JOHN’S VETERINARY HOSPITAL ...... 86 varied. From a work perspective he OCEANEERING CANADA LTD ...... 74 STAGG & STAGG LAW OFFICE ...... 102 works closely with community partners, OFFSHORE RECRUITING SERVICES INC ...... 90 STEERS LTD ...... 80 other legal and enforcement entities, O’KEEFE ROOFING INC ...... 92 STEVE’S AUTOMOTIVE ...... 32 and youth and mental health groups. As OPERATING ENGINEERS COLLEGE ...... 82 SUBSEA 7 ...... InsFrCvr a volunteer, the list almost appears ORKIN CANADA ...... 74 SUMMERVILLE DENTAL OFFICE ...... 80 endless but includes board and project ORTHODONTIC ASSOCIATES ...... 84 SUMMIT PLUMBING AND HEATING ...... 84 involvement with groups such as the PARDY’S WASTE MANAGEMENT ...... 92 SUNRISE DAIRY LTD ...... 94 Labrador Friendship Centre, the PARROTT’S HEARING CLINIC INC ...... 86 SUPER 8 ...... 76 Homeless Coalition, Special Olympics, PARSONS TRUCKING LTD ...... 76 SUSHI LAB ...... 32 Mokami Status of Women and so many PASADENA DENTAL OFFICE ...... 36 SWYER PHARMACY LTD ...... 60 PAUL NOLAN ELECTRICAL ...... 102 TALON ENERGY SERVICES ...... 34 more. PEARL R LEE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT ...... 108 TERRY WALSH CONTRACTING ...... 82 PENNECON ENERGY HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS LTD ...... 48 TERRY’S TENTS LTD ...... 46 Staff Sergeant Rogers leads by PENNECON LIMITED ...... 74 THE OUTPORT RESTAURANT AND PUB ...... 46 example. He is in the office early in the PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF NFLD & LABRADOR . .106 THE SALVATION ARMY ST JOHN’S ...... 42 morning and the last to leave in the PERFORMANCE CENTER ...... 86 THE WILDS AT SALMONIER RIVER ...... 38 evening. He is known to attend calls for PETTEN’S PLUMBING ...... 42 THERAPY WORKS ...... 14 service, hop in the car and do traffic PEYTON’S PINS ...... 106 THOMAS AMUSEMENTS INC ...... 48 enforcement/check stops or whatever is PINNACLE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LTD ...... 28 TIM HORTONS ...... 52 required alongside his officers. In the PITCHERS POND GOLF COURSE ...... 96 TINTER’S AUTO GLASS INC ...... 102 past year, Staff Sergeant Rogers has POLAR AIR LTD ...... 92 TIRE MART ...... 34 POUCH COVE TOWN COUNCIL ...... 66 TOTAL ENERGY CONTROL ...... 74 made Happy Valley Goose Bay his POWER TOWING & RECOVERY ...... 46 TOWN OF CROW HEAD ...... 42 home and has worked tirelessly to make POWER’S TIRE & GLASS SUPPLIES ...... 34 TOWN OF GRAND FALLS WINDSOR ...... 82 his community a better place in which to PRETTY’S RENOVATION’S INC ...... 108 TOWN OF PETTY HARBOUR MADEX COVE ...... 80 live. PRIMA INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC ...... 34 TOWN OF SPRINGDALE ...... 88 PROTECH MECHANICAL INC ...... 6 TOWN OF ST ANTHONY ...... 36 Staff Sergeant Rogers is a consummate PUBLIC LEGAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NL . . . .36 TOWN OF TORBAY ...... 86 professional and is forever putting the PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION LTD ...... 102 TOWN OF WABUSH ...... 30 best interests of the public, his PUDDISTER TRADING CO LTD ...... 74 TOYOTA PLAZA ...... 32 members, and staff at the forefront of his QUALITY COATINGS SYSTEMS LTD ...... 86 TRANSPORT & ALLIED WORKERS LOCAL 855 ...... 36 actions and work. QUANTUM CONTROL SERVICES INC ...... 42 TRITON DATA INC ...... 32

www.rnca.ca 127 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Resources To find out more about Family Violence, please visit:

• Avalon East Coalition Against Violence - www.coalitionagainstviolence.ca • Burin Peninsula Voice Against Violence - www.bpvav.com • Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres - www.casac.ca • Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse - www.cnpea.ca • Canadian Red Cross – Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention - www.redcross.ca • Directory of Services and Programs for Abused Men in Canada - www.nsfamilylaw.ca • E Mental Health - www.ementalhealth.ca • Education Wife Assault - www.springtideresources.org • Family Violence Prevention Program for First Nations - www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca • Hot Peach Pages - Canada - www.hotpeachpages.net • Intimate Partner Abuse Against Men - www.phac-aspc.gc.ca • Justice Canada (Abuse is wrong in any language) - www.justice.gc.ca • Multicultural Women’s Organization of Newfoundland and Labrador - www.mwonl.org • National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence - www.nacafv.ca • Newfoundland and Labrador Child, Youth and Family Services - www.gov.nl.ca • Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre - www.nlsacpc.com • Newfoundland and Labrador Violence Prevention Initiative - www.gov.nl.ca • Outrage NL - www.outragenl.ca • Public Health Agency of Canada - www.phac-aspc.gc.ca • Public Legal Information of Newfoundland and Labrador - www.publiclegalinfo.com • Respect Women - www.respectwomen.ca • Shelternet - www.shelternet.ca • Status of Women Canada - www.swc-cfc.gc.ca • The Healing Journey - www.thehealingjourney.ca • The National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence - www.nacafv.ca • Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador - www.thanl.org • UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign - www.un.org • White Ribbon Campaign - www.whiteribbon.ca • World March of Women - www.worldmarchofwomen.org • YWCA (Canada) - www.ywcacanada.ca www.rnca.ca 128