Family and Community Support Services - Town of Drayton Valley

Know Your Rights
Bullying - is a conscious, wilful, deliberate, and repeated hostile activity marked by
an imbalance of power, intent to harm, and/or a threat of aggression. When bullying
escalates unabated, it may lead to a feeling of terror on the part of the individual
being bullied. Remember being bullied is not your fault, and there is nothing wrong
with you – no one deserves to be bullied.
Family Violence - is the abuse of power within relationships of family, trust or
dependency that endangers the survival security or well-being of another person. It
can include many forms of abuse including spousal abuse, senior abuse and
neglect, child abuse, parent abuse, and witnessing abuse of others in the family.
Harassment - is a form of discrimination and it is against the law. Harassment
occurs when someone is verbally or physically treated differently from other people
based on his or her sex, religion, nationality, race, colour, physical or mental
disability, age, marital status or sexual orientation.
Sexual Harassment - can be unwanted sexual advances or suggestions,
threats, jokes, acts of revenge after you have rejected suggestions, or any unwanted
sexual attention. All forms of harassment are against the law in Alberta.
How can you get help?
• Tell someone you trust you are being bullied, or someone else is.
• Call the Bullying Help Line 1-888-456-2323
• Call the Kids Help Line (24 hours a day) 1-800-668-6868
• Contact the RCMP 780-542-4456
• Call the Comprehensive Family Violence Institute 780-542-6702
• Inform the harasser that the behaviour is unwanted and ask them to stop. This
can be done verbally or in writing.
• If they refuse to stop be sure to inform a supervisor or someone who can help.
• Keep a copy of any correspondence between you and the harasser.
• Record incidents of harassment (include date, time, witnesses).
• Be certain the allegations you make are accurate.
• Contact the Alberta Human Rights commission and file a formal complaint
(310-0000, then 780-427-7661).
24 Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1-866-956-1099
Deals with urgent, recent, historic sexual assault, Child sexual abuse, Criminal
harassment, Sexual harassment.
Bullying Help Line 1-888-456-2323
Cardium Region Victim Services 780-542-7009
Drayton Valley Office-RCMP Detachment
Volunteer Advocates provide support to victims of crime or tragedy. We also offer court
preparation and support to victim witnesses. Information and referrals are provided to
community residents who are impacted by crime or tragedy.
Our program is volunteer driven. To inquire about becoming an Advocate or access
Victim Services please call our Drayton Valley office.
Serving Breton, Evansburg and Drayton Valley area
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437
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