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Family Violence Prevention Conference hosted in Wildwood



by Brianne Benson husband's seemingly innocent romance turned accepted form of discrimination.”
into family violence, Baynton-Smith said one of “People can call 211, 24 hrs per day, 7 days per
According to research from the University of the most distinguishable trends in many abusive week to ask about local resources and/or be put
Calgary, Alberta spent approximately $600 relationships is the Cycle of Violence. in touch with a member of the Yellowhead Elder
million on provisions and supports for victims of Victims of violence often are unable to see the Abuse Response Network,” Sitar said.
family violence from 2008-2012. line between regular relationship ups and downs For issues with family violence, contact 911 or
At the FCSS Family Violence Prevention and the Cycle of Violence. “If you are the YES Crisis Line at 780-865-5133.
Conference in Wildwood on November 6, Tannis questioning or wondering about this in a
Arsenault from the Yellowhead Emergency relationship, then your intuition is trying to tell
Shelter for Women Society (Y.E.S.) provided a you something,” Baynton-Smith's advised. In Loving Memory of
similar statistic to exhibit how family violence “Maybe it is time for you to get yourself PETER SETZER
prevention is the responsibility of society as a educated, do some reading, and really try to
whole. “The global cost of intimate partner understand what's happening in your life.” who passed away Nov. 18, 2011
violence in Canada was an estimated $7.4 billion After a long journey of discovering she was a My best friend and
annually in 2011,” she said. victim of violence, it took Baynton-Smith loving husband
Arsenault partnered with Sandie Labrie from another long journey to overcome her paralyzing
the County's Family and Community Support fear of what would happen if she left. He never looked for praise
Services to host the conference at the Wildwood Baynton-Smith decided to surround herself He was never one to boast
Community Hall and welcomed visitors from with people who understood the Cycle of He just went on quietly working
Wildwood, Evansburg, Drayton Valley, and Violence from the municipal community, mental For the ones he loved the most.
Edmonton. health professionals, and family service His wants were very few
The conference taught participants how to programs. Speaking out and discussing family and most of the time his worries went unspoken too.
recognize unhealthy relationships and work at violence is what helped her escape from her He was there a firm foundation
recovering from them, as well as the importance situation, and helped her and her three children Through all our storms of life
of reducing stigma and shame against victims. heal from their wounds. A sturdy hand to hold onto
Knowledge and resources were given through After Baynton-Smith wrapped up her In times of stress and strife
the presentations from family violence survivor presentation, the group took a lunch break and I was always proud to be his wife.
Johanna Baynton-Smith, the Primary Care then settled in for the presentation by the PCN.
Network (P.C.N.), and Charlene Sitar, Elder Registered Nurse Maggie Gibbons and Thought of every day, missed forever
Abuse Prevention Coordinator from Hinton. Registered Social Worker Carla Beneke came to
Johanna Baynton-Smith was the first presenter make the group aware of their services. Love Mildred
who brought a vast insight into what family The last presenter of the day was Charlene
violence can look like and how to rise above and Sitar, Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator from PARKER STEWART
work to recover from it. Hinton. She spoke to members of the public
Baynton-Smith agreed that prevention is the about how ageism has the potential to muffle the MARTIN
responsibility of everyone, “It's not just a private voices of those affected by elder abuse. August 25, 2011 - November 6, 2019
story between two people. It is a community Sitar explained that “the need to label It is with great sadness that we
issue and societal challenge affecting our whole generations is for the purpose of understanding announce the passing of Parker
community. The only way we can end this is by consumer trends and to sell us stuff we don't Martin on November 6, 2019 in
being open, talking, and not being afraid.” need. Our obsession with youth has made us into Edson, Alberta with his Mom and
While sharing how her and her late ex- a society that has allowed ageism to be an Dad by his side.
Parker was a kind, daring and
generous 8-year-old boy that touched the lives of many.
He loved the water, was fascinated by anything with
wheels and a motor and he was passionate about
hockey. He loved candy and Lego and was always
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