Family Violence Prevention Resources

In Alberta, every November is Family Violence Prevention Month, a time where we focus on highlighting the issue of domestic abuse in Alberta and providing information and resources to help those experiencing it. According to the Alberta Government, Alberta has the third highest rate of self-reported spousal violence among Canadian provinces. COVID-19 has also increased the rates of family violence due to more time spent at home and fewer options available to escape.

What Does Family Violence Look Like?

• It can happen to anyone, it doesn’t matter the person’s gender, relationship type, or preference

• It can affect a person any age

• Family violence can appear in many forms, including physical, mental, verbal, manipulation, isolation from friends and family

Resources

• 24/7 Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818

• Chat online at www.alberta.ca/SafetyChat

• Head to https://open.alberta.ca/publications/family-violence-during-covid-19 on what you can do with COVID-19 and family violence

How Can I Help?

• Speak out if you see Family Violence and provide the victims with information on where to turn

• Call 9-1-1 if it is an emergency

• Contact Children’s Services at 1-800-387-KIDS (5437) to report child abuse

• Head to https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-prevention-month.aspx for more information and resources

• Share the resources on your social media accounts and use the hashtags #GoPurpleAB and #WhereToTurn