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SUPPORTLINK - Wireless Phone Program |
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SupportLink
is a
joint initiative of the Ministry of the Attorney General,
Rogers AT+T Wireless, and
Ericsson Canada.
The program
provides comprehensive
safety planning, follow-up telephone contact and where
appropriate, a wireless cell phone, preprogrammed to dial 9-1-1 in
an emergency
situation. |
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SupportLink
wireless cell phones are issued to victims,
both female and male,
18 years of age and older, who are at high risk of personal danger
because of:
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Domestic
Violence |
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Sexual
Assault |
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Criminal
Harassment/
Stalking |
C.C.A.R.E.S. Victim Assistance
delivers the
SupportLink program in the Counties of Lennox & Addington, Prince
Edward , and Hastings. The program is designed to provide victims of
domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment and stalking with:
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Assistance
in developing a personal safety plan with a focus on: home, work,
traveling, court orders, communication, wireless phone. |
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Training on
the use of the wireless phone unit and about maintaining charged
batteries. |
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Information
about and referrals to other services for longer term assistance
and support |
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Frequent
telephone follow up to ensure safety planning and information is
as current as possible |
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ELIGIBILITY |
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18 years
of age or older. |
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Have
reported the situation to the local police service. |
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Have
reasonable grounds to
believe that they are at risk. |
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Not
residing with with the accused |
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Using and
abiding by all protective orders or seeking protective orders. |
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Willing
to work with and maintain contact with the SupportLink
Coordinator in preparing a personal safety plan. |
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Do not
already have a cell phone. |
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Understand
the limitations of the wireless phone. |
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* Safety Planning is available to anyone who does
not meet the eligibility criteria.
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Client Referral
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Referrals to the
SupportLink Program may be made through the community resource agencies such
as Victim Services, Shelters, Crown Attorneys, Police Services, Domestic
Violence/ Sexual Assault Response Program, Sexual Assault Centres, or other
agencies that assist individuals who are at risk of personal violence.
Contact the
SupportLink Coordinator: (613) 354-0894 or Toll Free: 1 (866) 680-9972 |
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