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The Cost of Family Violence: November is Family Violence Prevention Month

Explore the costs of family violence, how to recognize it when it’s happening to family and friends, and what you can do to support someone experiencing it.

Family Violence, EducationCommunications SpecialistNovember 1, 2024Family Violence Awareness, Family Violence Prevention, Family Violence Education, Family Violence Prevention Month, Domestic Violence Prevention, Domestic Violence Education, Domestic Violence Awareness, November, Intimate Partner Violence Awareness, Education, Awareness

How Teachers Can Play a Key Role in Violence Prevention

Learn more about the key role teachers play in violence prevention and how they can be a force for positive change in their classroom!

Education, Family ViolenceCommunications SpecialistSeptember 7, 2024Education, Edmonton Nonprofit, Family Violence Awareness, Family Violence Prevention, Family Violence Education, Family Violence Resource, Teacher, Domestic Violence Prevention, Domestic Violence Education, Domestic Violence Awareness

Restraining Orders

Learn more about how to apply for restraining orders, important information you need to know when applying, terminology, contact information, and more.

Family Violence, Education, Helping Someone You Know, Safety Planning, Protection OrdersCommunications SpecialistApril 13, 2024Family Violence Prevention, Family Violence Awareness, Family Violence Resource, Find Help, Education, Edmonton Events, EPO, Emergency Protection Order, Restraining Orders, Court, Edmonton Court, Edmonton Nonprofit

Law Recap: Child, Youth, & Family Enhancement Act

Learn more about Alberta’s Child, Youth, & Family Enhancement Act, what entails, who it protects, and what it helps outline for Child Protection Services.

Family Violence, Education, Safety Planning, Helping Someone You KnowCommunications SpecialistMarch 23, 2024Laws, Law, Alberta Law, Education, Awareness, Family Violence Awareness, Family Violence Resource, Prevention

February is Preventative Health Awareness Month

February is Preventative Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about how education impacts family violence and how it can be a great tool for preventing it.

Education, Family Violence, Helping Someone You KnowCommunications SpecialistFebruary 3, 2024Family Violence Prevention, Family Violence Awareness, Family Violence Resource, Find Help, Domestic Violence Prevention, Domestic Violence Awareness, Education, Training, Resource, Prevention

The Today Centre's Workshops

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Being An Ally- Family Violence Prevention Month 2022

Being an ally against family violence means listening with respect and intention, being present for those who need a safe space. An ally provides useful information and allows a person seeking help to make their own choices that feel right for their situation.

Family Violence, Helping Someone You Know, EducationCommunications SpecialistNovember 5, 2022#shareyourthoughts, #helpstartstoday, #familyviolencepreventionmonth, #familyviolenceprevention, #familyviolencesupport, #alliesagainstfamilyviolence, #menasallies

The High Costs of Family Violence

The cost of family, domestic, and intimate partner violence is staggering in more ways than one! Not only is it about dollar and cents, it’s also about costs that you can’t necessarily quantify.

Family ViolenceCommunications SpecialistNovember 24, 2021

You Can Help Victims & Survivors of Crime

Victims and survivors of family violence face many challenges, but working together we make a positive difference. Keep reading on to learn some ways YOU can help Victims and Survivors of Crime.

Family ViolenceCommunications SpecialistNovember 20, 2021