The Harmony Project brings together local service providers working towards ending sexual violence in our community. Our third season follows along with Sexual Violence Awareness Month which happens each May in Alberta. This year our theme is “Becoming Upstanders”. An upstander is someone who recognizes actions, attitudes and beliefs that normalize violence and stands up to and challenges them. We believe everyone has a role in making our community safe. Knowing how to take a stand against violence and harassment is one way we can create change; together, we can create a Bow Valley that is free from sexualized violence.
In this episode we speak with Deren (or Mr D) from Right from the Start. They believe that every child, family and community can maintain and value health and well-being, in its entirety, right from the start. This episode covers being upstanders in school as well as how someone could stand up to bullying or meanness at school, online, at work or in our community.
Below are some links that we mentioned in the episode:
https://kidshelpphone.ca/ If you are a young person looking for support, please call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. No issue is too big or too small.
Be a Super Ally with the 5D's - YouTube video series from Right to Be (formally Hollaback)
For more information on the Harmony Project check out our website www.harmonyproject.ca Follow us on social media @ywcabanff
The Harmony Project’s diverse stakeholders through expertise and experience are working together to end sexualized violence in the Bow Valley. The Harmony Project is funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services on behalf of the Government of Alberta.
If you have questions, comments or want to talk to us at the YWCA you can email yps@ywcabanff.ca
For more information please check out harmonyproject.ca