Association for Families of Persons Assassinated or Disappeared
Registered Name: ASSOCIATION DES FAMILLES DE PERSONNES ASSASSINEES OU DISPARUES, AFPAD
Business No: 830461141RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
The AFPAD offers moral support to families of victims of homicide and criminal disappearance and organises activities to gather its members
Mission
The AFPAD (Association for Families of Persons Assassinated or Disappeared) is a non-profit organization that offers services in all Quebec regions and whose main mission is to overcome the isolation experienced by families of victims by offering resources and tools they need to rebuild their lives.
Services
- Meeting with new families and giving an information package
- Support groups through breakfast meetings in many Quebec regions
- Conferences and workshops about emotional, physical and mental wellness
- Assistance and references for legal and media issues, during the trial, with adult disappearances, etc.
- Online informational videos about grievance, police investigations, post-traumatic shock, disappearances, victims’ rights, CAVAC and dealing with media
- Support and referral to community resources and psychological help
- Monthly newsletter with information about community ressources, testimonials, AFPAD activities, legal or psychological advice, etc.
Tools
Returning to Work After a Tragic Event
Guide for Writing a Victim Impact Statement
Guide About Adult Disappearances
Online practical documents and links
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