Violence and abuse prevention programs

The Canadian Red Cross has developed these violence and abuse prevention programs as a way to remind Canadians that abuse is a preventable tragedy. The results of violence and abuse can be devastating to a family or individual and can result in some horrifying situations. Some individuals are severely affected by such events that can result in depression, adult crime, drug abuse and most often suicide.The Canadian Red Cross has developed a series of these programs that include presentations on abuse that have now been provided in educational programs.In schools they provide these programs especially on bullying as a way to reach out to kids and let them know they should always tell an adult when they witness or become a victim to bullying. They even partnered up with Hockey Canada after former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy had told about his sexual abuse by a former coach.This goes to show that the Red Cross helps with emergencies both caused by natural disasters and human made disasters. Violence and abuse can lead to both physical and psychological injury. For more information on these programs visit www.redcross.ca.