Volunteers hand our T-shirts at 3rd and  Victoria in Prince George – photos 250News

Prince George, B.C.- Popcorn,  cake and T-shirts were all free over the lunch hour at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Victoria Street in Prince George  as three local victim services providers spread the word about the issues facing victims of crime.

“The key message is, Take 5, Be the Change” says Bally Bassi,  Community, Social & Justice Programs Manager for the Elizabeth Fry Society in Prince George. “That means take five seconds, five minutes to be the change in raising awareness around victimization and crime.”

(at right, Victim Services Therapy dog "Grimmus" packs some t-shirts  that will be handed out )

This is the fifth  year for the awareness week in Prince George. Several events have been scheduled, including :

Today:  (2-4 at the Native Friendship Centre) Can you See Me?  A workshop that addresses the issues around bullying.

Tuesday : 6:30 -8:00 pm  Civic Centre : I’m You, Not Me, Workshop on protecting yourself against scams and identity theft

Wednesday,  2-4  at the Family Resource Centre – I’m not Black and Blue workshop on  how men can combat domestic violence

Thursday 9-11 a.m. at the Native friendship Centre, “Safe?” workshop on how men can combat sexual violence

Friday 9-11 am, Family Resource Centre, “Say No to a Hit” Native Friendship Centre workshop exploring the issues around gangs.

All of the  workshops  are free to the general public.

(at left,  one of the cakes that would be  shared )

The events have been organized by the RCMP Victim Services,  Elizabeth Fry Society, and the Aboriginal Community –Based  Victim Services.