Annual Report. Presented by: Cheryl Bujold, Executive Director AGM June 2017

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1 Annual Report Presented by: Cheryl Bujold, Executive Director AGM June 2017

2 Serving 22 communities in Northeast Alberta since Independent Charity as of Full staff team as of The Dragonfly Centre respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Treaty 6 territory, traditional land of First Nations and Metis people.

3 WHAT WE DO Creating a region free from sexual violence and where all individuals are supported in their healing journey. HOW WE DO IT We are committed to ending the cycle of sexual abuse and sexual assault by providing specialized intervention, counselling and preventative education to individuals, families, and communities in the North East Alberta. Our services our delivered based on our core values of belief, non-judgement, respect, inclusiveness, cultural sensitivity, and compassion.

4 Programs & Services Crisis Intervention Counselling Individual Group Body Education Hospital, RCMP, court accompaniment (emotional support) Advocacy, information, referrals Education Outreach Volunteer Program

5 Counselling Our counsellors focus on providing a trauma informed counselling approach; ensuring our clients feel supported and safe, while learning skills and coping mechanisms needed to heal. - M.Moulton, Clinical Supervisor Trends include: 1) substantial increase in intakes (from 7 per month to 30 per month), 2) influx of crisis cases Focus on policies and practices including: intake process, triaging clients, assessing clients at risk, case notes, victim benefits, etc. Development of Women s Trauma Support Group (6-week) Introduction of Body Education program

6 Goals (as established AGM 2016) Community Action Plan Strategic Planning Group Counselling Program / Alternative Modalities Continued presence in all of our communities Develop stronger relationships and create awareness with neighbouring Metis and First Nations communities Expand educational programming to LLB, Cold Lake and Bonnyville

7 Agency Statistics (April Mar 31, 2017) new clients; 362 total clients (in total clients, total clients) - 32 group clients - 1,689 sessions, 52 group (2015/16 - approx 600 sessions, 44 group)( - 80% female, 20% male, 4% trans - 42% children (17 and under) - 58% adults (18 and older) - 19% identify a mental health diagnosis - 29% identify misuse of unhealthy behavioural coping / addition (i.e., alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc.) - 100% of clients who report validation by counsellor - 100% of clients who report increased understanding of effects of sexual abuse/assault - 62/% of clients with reduced scores on TSC % of clients demonstrating progress on goals - 71% of children show decreased scores on PROPS/CROPS

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10 Education & Prevention Our goal is to educate individuals and communities about the impact of sexual assault, family violence & healthy friendships and relationships. Let s Talk About It (K-3) Healthy Friendships (Gr. 4-8) Healthy Relationships (Gr. 7-12) Dragonfly Centre Presentation Healthy Sexuality: Talking to Children First Responder Training (2-day) Education is the key to prevention!

11 Educational Programs Over 1,000 people served 102 presentations in 16 communities (last year approx. 77) First Responder Training Portage College - College Edition FASD 1-day Training Summer Camps Teddy Bear Fairs / Health Fairs (Metis Settlements)

12 Our Team This year the agency supported four (4) practicum students from Portage College, Lakeland College, Blue Quills and Yorkville University Cheryl Bujold, Executive Director Mikaela Moulton, Clinical Supervisor Lisa Lefebvre, Counsellor Penny Vasseur, Counsellor Gaby Rivard, Education Coordinator Randi Watchmaker, Public Educator Angela Mohr, Practicum Student Debbie Dull, Bookkeeper/Admin Calista, STEP Student (Summer) Alania Sanregret, Contractor (part)

13 Professional Development First Responder Training, Bonnyville ASIST, Cold Lake Psychological First Aid, Cold Lake Emotional Coping Skills, Cold Lake Decolonizing the Spirit, Kokomo Blanket Exercise, Bonnyville & LLB Ethics in Case Note Writing, In-House Trauma Informed Agency, In-House Creative Play, In-house Facilitator Training, Cold Lake Interseconality / Diversity Training the FRT Trainor Counselling Adults, AASAS - 10 week online Volunteer Engagement, Bonnyville Victimization, Trauma and Recovery Conference, Vermillion Family Violence Conference, LLB Victim Services Conference 2016, Banff

14 Accomplishments Substantial Increase in clients and requests for education Stabilizing staff positions On-boarding in-house Clinical Supervisor Creating group to address waitlist - Women s Trauma Support Group Developed Body Education and holistic stream Expanded office space (room 249), office in St. Paul 1st Annual Fundraiser Wellness Fair Diversified funding - $167,000 grant from Human Services Community Action Plan - conducted community roundtables, individual meetings, etc to engage community partners and move towards creating a community/regional plan on how to address SV in the areas we serve Provided leadership within our communities: first responders to the Fort McMurray fires, CREAT, Mental Health Collaboration Meetings, Everybody Has A Story Conference, and more...

15 Future Successes Community Action Plan Review and update agency policies & procedures Review and strengthen human resource practices Diversify funding

16 Thank you to the Dragonfly Team! It takes a special group of passionate, dedicated, and very hard-working individuals to show up every day and serve others! Each member of our team is a valued one! Thank you to the Board of Directors for your continued time, energy and support! I would not on this earth today if it was not for the support that you have given. - Client, Individual Counselling Thank you to our clients! The courage and strength you show - with every phone call, every session, your participation, the commitment you give to yourself and to your healing journey - it is truly inspiring to us all! Dragonfly has accomplished a great many things this year -- and this next year promises to be just as incredible!

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