About Us
Who are we?
PRAAC (Athabasca and Area Prevention of Relationship Abuse Action Committee) is a community collaboration strategically addressing relationship abuse issues; advocating for prevention, treatment, programs and services for all people in:
- Athabasca County
- Town of Athabasca
- Village of Boyle
- Hamlets of Rochester, Colinton, Perryvale, Ellscott and all areas in between.
- We also serve community members beyond these borders. No one is turned away.
In addition, PRAAC also
- conducts fundraising activities (like Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: Athabasca) to financially support the THRIVE program.
- conducts public awareness campaigns to our community's youth and the general public to promote the healthy relationship model.
- advertises the THRIVE program for Healthy Families Healthy Futures through a variety of media outlets (social media, posters, radio and unaddressed mailers)
- financially supports training opportunities or guest speakers for local agency workers in the fields of domestic violence, relationship abuse and the healthy relationship model.
Our Vision
All people have the right to live within safe and respectful relationships where ever the live, learn, work, play or pray.
What does PRAAC do?
- Provide financial assistance and advocacy for THRIVE
- Public awareness campaigns to promote the healthy relationship model
- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: Athabasca
- Partners with others to address Family Violence/Relationship Abuse