Lethbridge groups honoured at Alberta Community Justice Awards
The biennial awards recognize organizations and individuals working to keep Alberta communities safe and resilient.
The Alberta government presented its Community Justice Awards at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre on Friday, with several Lethbridge-area recipients recognized among this year's winners. The biennial event honours people and organizations whose work supports safe, resilient communities across five categories.
In the Representing and Assisting Victims category, the Aurora Centre of Southwest Alberta was recognized for its trauma-informed support for survivors of sexual violence and child abuse. Lethbridge Police Service Constable Chris Andrade received an award in the Responding to and Preventing Crime & Violence category for his work with high-risk and justice-involved youth.
The Advancing Offender Rehabilitation and Reintegration category saw multiple recipients, including the Intimate Partner Violence Team at Lethbridge Family Services, Kelly Lepine of McMan South Pincher Creek, Kevin Anderson of the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, and Landon Gross of Associates Counselling Services Inc. Each was recognized for efforts supporting rehabilitation, personal growth, and reduced barriers for justice-involved individuals.
The event, organized by the Alberta government, is held every two years to celebrate contributions to community safety and justice across the province.
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