Raise the Bar: Chats with Viki
For May, Sexual Violence Prevention Month, DWS will be posting more info about sexual violence, prevention, and consent.
Bar and restaurant staff! Learn skills to prevent sexual violence in this FREE & not boring workshop DWS is facilitating on May 24 & 31. More info and sign up here.
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Chats with Viki
If you missed Crickett’s chat with Viki Paulins, General Manager of Diamond Tooth Gerties, check it out here! They chat about what bystander intervention works, what keeps folks from helping someone who might be harmed, and how to make interventions safer.
Captain Porkchop, cat extraordinaire, even makes an appearance!
What bartenders have to say
In the summer of 2021̀, DWS facilitated workshops for workers at Diamond Tooth Gerties, the Westminster Hotel (the Pit), Winterlong Brewery, and more! Here’s what they said about the Raise the Bar workshops:
“Absolutely take this workshop! It will give you a much better understanding of sexual violence prevention.” - Dawson bar manager
“Not boring at all! Meaningful content that will build your confidence in handling sensitive situations.” - Viki Paulins, General Manager, Diamond Tooth Gerties
“Incredible. Everyone, no matter what profession, should take this workshop!” - Nicole, bartender
“Educational and entertaining. Teaches tough issues while making it fun.” - bartender
“Even if you think you know, there is always more to learn. Crickett does her best to keep an environment that is light and not overly triggering.” - Dawson bar worker
“Worst it’s a refresher. Best you learn something new to help you or others. You don’t know what you don’t know.” - Dawson bar worker
“Was pleasantly surprised with how engaging the workshop was! I often find myself unable to pay attention during presentations.” - Dawson bar worker
“Crickett’s humour an upbeat presentation skills were very effective! It created easy conversations about difficult info.” - Jon, Dawson bar worker
“It’s not scary! Nuanced approach. You will feel better after taking this workshop.” - Hana, bartender
“If you’re unsure, you definitely need to go.” -Austin, bartender
Sign Me UP!
Work at a bar or restaurant? Want to get trained in bystander intervention?
Ask your manager to invite DWS to your workplace! Connect with Crickett - crickett@dawsonwomensshelter.com or 867.993.5086.
Sign-up for a workshop open to restaurant and bar workers in Dawson here.
More Learning!
Get resources on bystander intervention all over DWS’ website!
DWS has got your back, whether it’s inviting us to do a bystander intervention workshop for your group or calling our 24 hour support line to chat about intervention skills!
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YUKON SUPPORTS
Women’s Shelters:
Whitehorse
24 Hour Crisis Line - 867.668.5733
Dawson City
Dawson Women’s Shelter
24 Hour Support Line - 867.993.5086
Watson Lake
24 Hour Crisis Line - 867.536.7233
SART - Sexualized Assault Response Team
24 hour Yukon-based support for someone who has been sexually assaulted or their supporters. 1-844-967-7275
Website: yukon.ca/en/sartyukon/home
Victim Services provides help for victims dealing with a range of different crimes. It does not matter whether the victim has reported the crime, a charge has been laid or if there has been a conviction. We provide services to all people affected by a crime.
Whitehorse - 867-667-8500
Dawson City - 867-993-5831
Website: yukon.ca/en/legal-and-social-supports/supports-victims-crime/find-out-about-victim-services
CMHA Reach Out Support Line operates from 10am to 2am seven days a week with trained volunteers who will listen, support and help callers find options. 1-844-533-3030
Website: yukon.cmha.ca
Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services provides a variety of services, including individual counselling, outreach services, and community support. 1-866-456-3838
Website: yukon.ca/en/places/mental-wellness-and-substance-use-services
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Support Centre
Wellness is an important part of our spirit. The TH Wellness team uses a traditional approach to help our citizens. 867.993.7100 x164.
Website: trondek.ca/health.php
CANADA-WIDE SUPPORTS
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
Toll-free: 1 866-863-0511
Website: awhl.org
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Support Line a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. 1-844-413-6649
Website: rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.
Website: sac-isc.gc.ca
Hope for Wellness Help Line is available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate crisis intervention. Experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk or are distressed. 1-855-242-3310
Website: sac-isc.gc.ca
TransLifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada, and are all trans-identified. We will do our best to support you and provide you resources. 1-877-330-6366.
Website: translifeline.org
Crisis Services Canada is available to all Canadians seeking support. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (7PM - 3AM PST).
Website: suicideprevention.ca
Kids Help Phone is available 24 hours a day to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from professional counsellors. Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868
Website: kidshelpphone.ca
