Child Abuse Support Services
Abuse / Neglect, Child Services, and Victim Services
Provided by Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)
Provides aid, comfort, safety, and support for children that have been sexually, physically, and emotionally abused.
BACA provides aid, comfort, safety, and support for children that have been sexually, physically, and emotionally abused.
How BACA Works
B.A.C.A. International, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) is organized with a central contact person to receive calls from referring agencies and individuals. A recognized, authorized agency with which the child has had contact determines that the child is still frightened by his or her environment. The agency representative contacts B.A.C.A., or refers the individual to contact B.A.C.A. and the name and address of the child is given to our B.A.C.A./Child Liaison. The Liaison verifies that the case has been reported and the authorities have been contacted, and the case in being processed within the system. The Liaison contacts the family and an initial ride is organized to meet the child at their home or in some other location where the child will feel comfortable. The B.A.C.A. chapter rides to meet the child and he/she is given a vest with a B.A.C.A. patch sewn on the back. The child is free to wear the vest or not, and we support their decision. The child is also given bumper stickers, and other gifts that are generally donated by the public. These initial visits generally last about a half an hour. Following this initial contact, the child is given the name and number of two B.A.C.A. Members residing geographically closest to them, who then become the child’s primary contacts. BACA members are also available to attend court with a child when needed. Read more about their support services here.
How BACA Works
B.A.C.A. International, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) is organized with a central contact person to receive calls from referring agencies and individuals. A recognized, authorized agency with which the child has had contact determines that the child is still frightened by his or her environment. The agency representative contacts B.A.C.A., or refers the individual to contact B.A.C.A. and the name and address of the child is given to our B.A.C.A./Child Liaison. The Liaison verifies that the case has been reported and the authorities have been contacted, and the case in being processed within the system. The Liaison contacts the family and an initial ride is organized to meet the child at their home or in some other location where the child will feel comfortable. The B.A.C.A. chapter rides to meet the child and he/she is given a vest with a B.A.C.A. patch sewn on the back. The child is free to wear the vest or not, and we support their decision. The child is also given bumper stickers, and other gifts that are generally donated by the public. These initial visits generally last about a half an hour. Following this initial contact, the child is given the name and number of two B.A.C.A. Members residing geographically closest to them, who then become the child’s primary contacts. BACA members are also available to attend court with a child when needed. Read more about their support services here.
778-370-5565 (BC General Helpline)
Public email: info@britishcolumbia.bacaworld.org
Website: https://bacaworld.org/canada/british...
604-807-4340 (Fraser Valley)
Fraser Valley meets on the second Wednesday of every month at Bradner Community Hall – 5305 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford. Doors open at 6:00 pm and meetings start at 6:30pm and are open to the public.
778-953-2004 (Greater Vancouver)
Meetings are held the second Saturday of every month at 1:00 pm at Kennedy Hall Surrey, 8870 120 Street. Meetings are open to the public.
250-927-5026 (Mid Vancouver Island)
Meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month, at 7:00 pm at Quality Foods 371 Alberni Hwy, Parksville, in the Upper Conference Room. Meetings are open to the public.
877-778-5806 (North Cariboo)
Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm at Quesnel Downtown Association, 246 St Laurent Avenue, unit 102, Quesnel. Meetings are open to the public
778-967-3010 (Victoria)
Meetings are held on the fourth friday of each month. Meeting starts at 7pm at the Quality Foods – Boardroom (up the stairs near the food court.), 27 Helmcken Road #110, Victoria.
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Availability
Service area: Province-wide + show cities
Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Child Services
Victim Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.