Calls outside the VCARS Mandate 

 

VCARS will not respond to:

 

  • Violent situations such as partner assault when the individuals involved have not been separated through arrest, detention or removal to a different residence or shelter.  

 

  • Children under 16 years without parental attendance fall within the mandate of Family and Children's Services and must be referred to the Children's Aid Society

 

  • Anyone incapacitated by drugs or alcohol. 

 

 

  • People who have been victimized and who are actively involved with other services that provide crisis assistance.

 

  • Any situation where a volunteer feels unsafe.
© VCARS-Lanark County 2006

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