Changes That Heal, a local volunteer group that is addressing violence against women, has invited the BC Lions to bring their “Be More Than a Bystander” program to Clearwater Secondary School.
The Lions accepted the invitation and will be here on Feb. 5. The players who will be presenting this program are Angus Reid and J R LaRose.
“Be More Than a Bystander” is a groundbreaking initiative between EVA BC and the BC Lions aimed at substantially increasing understanding of the impact of men’s violence against women. The program breaks the silence surrounding violence against women and girls by providing tools, language and practical ideas about how to be more than a bystander, how to speak up and how to communicate that violence and abuse is not acceptable.
This three-year initiative, guided by an advisory group of women who are experts in the area of violence against women, sees sports icons from the BC Lions Football Club use their status and public profile to educate about violence against women in B.C. and urge everyone to “Break the Silence on Violence Against Women”. (http://endingviolence.org/node/1089)
As this event will be at the high school and predominately for students, organizers cannot accommodate everyone who would like to attend. However they do have 25 free tickets to give to community members. These will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations will be accepted. They will be available at Natural Hair (86 Young St) on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until the event. For more information call Jerrie at 674.3320.