Join us on Wednesday, September 24th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents From Tension to Transition: Central Alberta’s Journey to Regional Victim Services, featuring Lauren Reid from Central Alberta Regional Victim Serving Society (CARVSS).
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
What does it take to dismantle and rebuild a province-wide victim services system? In this frank and informative session, CARVSS CEO Lauren Reid explores the driving forces, community tensions, and operational realities behind Alberta’s transition to regional victim services. She offers firsthand insights from CARVSS’s first year — navigating grief, resistance, innovation, and resilience — and invites conversation about what meaningful systems change looks like in victim support.
About the Speaker
Lauren Reid is a passionate leader with over 15 years in Victim Services, from Edmonton’s inner city to rural RCMP detachments. She’s held roles from frontline Advocate to Program Manager, Executive Director, and Board Director, with experience overseeing both Victim Services and Restorative Justice programs. With a background in social services, library systems, and Municipal leadership, Lauren brings a unique blend of strategy, empathy, and humour to her work. Now CEO of CARVSS, she’s focused on building meaningful programs, fostering strong teams, and ensuring every person impacted by crime or tragedy is met with dignity and compassion.