About
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Spouses and children of law enforcement face a unique set of circumstances that lends itself to the need for emotional support, better awareness, training and tools to enable police families to thrive with their roles as a support system for their police officer.
The law enforcement community is plagued with mental health issues, addictions, cumulative stress, critical incident stress, PTSD/PTSI, marital discord and high rates of divorce; and these have a deep and far reaching impact on families. Accordingly, there is a need for an organization that specifically supports spouses and family members of police officers and Canada Beyond the Blue intends to answer the call.
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While we strive to align and be endorsed by our police services and associations/unions, it is important that we remain a separate and independent entity. BTB's mandate focuses on offering training, education and a community of support without burdening the employer or association.
Objectives
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The key elements of our organization lie within the following objectives:
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To offer a community of support to spouses of police officers & police families
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To promote awareness of our officer’s worth as well as an understanding of the joys and struggles that are uniquely experienced in a life in law enforcement
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To coordinate presentations, speakers & resources that will aid in offering training & practical tools to police spouses and families