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Judges and RCMP to get training on Gender-based violence.

March 21, 2017

The House of Commons Committee on the Status of Women is recommending that all judges and RCMP officers take training on gender-based violence and sexual assault. About time! Improved training in court proceedings and interviewing techniques by police will help victims as they deal with the trauma of gender-based violence and sexual assault. “Other recommendations […]

Humanity is acting local and thinking global.

March 11, 2017

If you think your actions have no consequences or do not make a difference. Think again. Everything we do has some impact either to ourselves, family friends, around the block or across the seas. Focus on the positive and how to make life better for you. It starts with you. Poverty, anger and resentment create […]

Looking back or moving forward?

March 6, 2017

The RCMP has had a troubled past. The future looks bleak for many officers currently working under the cloud of workplace conflict, bullying and harassment. The men and women sworn to protect us struggle with PTSD and other mental and physical health issues. Change can be scary for any workplace however doing nothing and avoiding […]

Accountability and leadership?

March 5, 2017

How do we define leadership? How do we steer through the troubled waters of workplace bullying? Perhaps our organization needs help to FIND OUR VOICE to create a respectful workplace for all employees. “Dr. Greg Passey, who specializes in treating first responders who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, says less than a month after the […]

“Judge says bullying of RCMP officer ‘outrageous’.”

March 1, 2017

Bullying in the RCMP continues! If no one says anything then nothing changes.Speaking up takes courage and the role of leaders is to lead by example, not allow the abuse to continue. From my book WOMEN NOT WANTED which details these systemic harassment and bullying problems, “My power is my voice – actively challenging the […]

RCMP bonus or pay off?

February 18, 2017

‘at Risk’ of what getting carpel tunnel syndrome? What is the criteria for the bonus? Would it be effective leadership? Would it be ensuring that all employees have a safe and respectful workplace free of violence? Would it be having the equipment needed for effective enforcement? Would it be training in learning to deal with mental […]

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