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BRIDGELAND-RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY SAFETY
Tip of the Month: Victim Assistance Team
The Victim Assistance Team is composed of trained and committed
staff and volunteers who provide information, support and referrals
to victims of crime and tragedy through three programs:
Call Centre: Victim Support Advocates (volunteers) initiate phone
contact with victims of personal crime or tragedy providing case and
court updates and information; emotional support and referrals to
community agencies for counseling, bereavement and other appropriate
support agencies.
Contact the Call Centre at 403-428-8398 or toll-free 1-888-
327-7828. Victim Support Advocates can provide information on
the following Alberta Government Programs:
Victim Impact Statement
A victim impact statement allows you to express in writing to a
judge how being a victim of crime has affected you, and those close
to you. Upon conviction, this information is taken into consideration
by the judge before handing down a sentence.
Restitution
When charges have been laid in a criminal offence you can apply
for restitution. Restitution is a way for the offender to repay material,
property or financial loss that you have suffered.
Financial Benefits
If you have suffered a physical or emotional injury as a direct result
of being the victim of a violent crime that occurred in Alberta, you
are entitled to apply for Financial Benefits. The incident must be reported
to police, but does not require charges to have been laid. This
financial award is intended to assist you through a difficult time and
is not compensation.
Bridgeland/Riverside
Crime Statistics
12 Ytd 11 Ytd 12 Nov 11 Nov
Robbery Commercial 4( 0) 3( 2) 1( 0) 0( 0)
Robbery Street(Roll) 9( 6) 2( 0) ( 0) 1( 0)
House Break And Enter 13( 3) 20( 2) 0( 0) 1( 0)
Shop Break And Enter 17( 0) 12( 0) 4( 0) 1( 0)
Theft Of Vehicle (U & O) 3( 1) 3( 0) 1( 0) 0( 0)
Mischief To Property 6( 5) 9( 7) 2( 2) 1( 0)
Property Damage 26( 6) 26( 4) 2( 2) 2( 0)
Theft Under 35( 5) 48( 7) 2( 0) 4( 0)
Theft From Vehicle (U & O) 65( 1) 46( 2) 7( 0) 6( 0)
Aggravated Assault 1( 1) 0( 0) 0( 0) 0( 0)
Assault With Weapon 10( 8) 6( 4) 0( 0) 1( 0)
Assault causing bodily harm 3( 3) 2( 1) 0( 0) 0( 0)
Assault/common assault 29( 16) 38( 30) 1( 0) 6( 5)
HAPPY 2013 FROM BIKE CALGARY
A new year usually starts with two issues - Christmas bills and a desire/resolution to get fit. Why not look at biking to work as an easy and
enjoyable way to handle both.
Bike in the winter? Are you nuts? Biking can be quite comfortable in any season as long as you are prepared. There are a few questions you
need to ask yourself before getting started.
1. Do you have a bike in ride-ready condition? This means the bike has good working
brakes and tires, shifts properly, has a chain without rust, and can be winterized with lights
and fenders.
2. What is your commute route? Are you aware of existing pathways or marked bike routes
to get to where you work? Do coworkers or people in your building ride and how do they get
there?A fellow commuter can be your best source for advice.
3. Do you need special winter gear? Specialized bike gear is not required. Dress in layers,
keeping in mind that hands and feet are usually the hardest to keep warm. Keep a journal of
what you wore and what the weather conditions were and within 2 weeks you should be
able to get up, see the forecast and know how to dress for the day
4. Are there facilities at your work? Are you able to shower/change easily? If not, keeping
some moist towelettes/body cloths at your desk/locker will make a quick clean up in the
bathroom easy.
Biking to work is an easy way to keep fit without having to schedule extra time at a gym
that you pay for, and will help you keep some money in your wallet as you save on gas, parking
or transit costs. Want to learn more or see if one of our members can suggest a route for
you? Find answers and more at www.bikecalgary.org and become a member for free.
Kimberley Nelson, Ward 9 Lead, Bike Calgary
ward9@bikecalgary.org
16 Bridgeland-Riverside Bridges
February 2013