November is Family Violence Prevention Month 

Family violence affects all walks of life. We all have a role in ending family violence and building a supported, safe and connected community. Learn what you can do to reach out to those who need help and speak out against violence and abuse.

For more information on community education and awareness, call Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044 or email familyandcommunity@strathcona.ca

References:

Alberta Human Services. (2016, September 26). Family violence prevention and promoting healthy relationships. Retrieved September 27, 2016 from http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/abuse-bullying/14839.html

Mindyourmind. Retrieved September 27, 2016 from https://mindyourmind.ca/wellness

Mindyourmind. Retrieved September 27, 2016 from https://mytoolkit.ca/atoz-wellness/

New Zealand Ministry of Social Development. (2016). Family violence it’s not ok: It is ok to ask for help.  Retrieved September 27, 2016 from http://areyouok.org.nz/                                

The City of Edmonton. (2016). Family violence prevention.Retrieved September 27, 2016 from  https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/for_family_individuals/family-violence-prevention.aspx

University of Calgary Social Work. (2016). SHIFT the project to end domestic violence. Retrieved September 27, 2016 from http://preventdomesticviolence.ca/

White Ribbon. (2016). Who we are. Retrieved September 27, 2016 from  http://www.whiteribbon.ca/who-we-are/

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