À propos de nous

À propos de nous

En 2007, la province du Manitoba a annoncé son engagement à amener des centres de défense des enfants au Manitoba dans le cadre de Tracia’s Trust: Phase 2 de la stratégie d’exploitation sexuelle du Manitoba. La première phase du développement du centre du Manitoba a consisté à créer un espace pour les enfants victimes et leurs parents / tuteurs, y compris une salle d’entretien adaptée aux enfants, une salle familiale et une salle d’attente, ainsi qu’un enquêteur judiciaire indépendant et hautement qualifié.

Snowflake Place a ouvert ses portes en 2013, offrant ce cadre sûr, neutre et familial et en 2015, deux enquêteurs médico-légaux ont commencé à interviewer des enfants et des jeunes.

Depuis ce temps, nous avons mené plus d’entretiens médico-légaux sur le nombre d’insert et avons été témoins des défis auxquels les enfants et les familles doivent faire face lorsqu’ils tentent de naviguer dans les systèmes de lutte contre la maltraitance des enfants. Notre objectif est de faire de notre centre un centre de défense des enfants pleinement opérationnel pour le Manitoba.

With over 2,100 interviews of children from 58 communities in Manitoba, no matter what corner of our province a child resides, we are here to listen.

Our Mission

It is Snowflake Place’s mission to restore the health and wellbeing of those affected by child abuse through a coordinated, community response.

Our Vision

It is our vision that every victim of child abuse, and every child witness to violence, is heard, helped, and healed.

Our Values

At Snowflake Place, we believe:

  • Freedom from abuse and exploitation is a basic human right
  • Every child has a right to feel safe and protected
  • Child abuse is both a community problem and community responsibility
  • Children and families can heal from abuse

Our team

  • Personifies inclusivity and diversity
  • Prioritizes the highest standard of care above all else

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Our Leadership Team

Christy Dzikowicz Executive Director

Christy leads the team at Snowflake Place, implementing the organization’s strategic plan, overseeing program and funding development, and working collaboratively with service providers involved in the response to child abuse throughout Manitoba. Christy is spearheading the evolution of Snowflake Place to a fully function child advocacy centre where the recovery needs of children and families take precedence over systemic processes and system outcomes.

Christy has worked in the area of child maltreatment for over 20 years, both for mandated services and within a charitable organization.

Karen Chymy Director of Operations

As the Director of Operations, Karen oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization, policy and program development, and interagency collaboration. As the organization transforms, Karen is responsible for managing the internal growth, internal system development, and assessing both the service needs and the outcomes of service delivery.

Prior to joining Snowflake Place, Karen worked at a charitable organization focused on child exploitation and within mandated services responding to child abuse.