November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta and an opportunity to remind Albertans that help is available to those who are in a violent relationship.
“Family violence affects far too many people in Alberta and can have a lasting and devastating impact on individuals throughout their lives,” said Human Services Minister Dave Hancock. “In particular, we are focusing on dating violence and the far-reaching consequences it can have for Albertans, especially young people in our province. Getting information into their hands so they know resources are available to help someone experiencing abuse is critical.”
Young people, with much less experience to draw on when making decisions in dating relationships, can be especially vulnerable to dating violence.
On November 6, from 10 until 11:30 am, experts on preventing dating violence will participate in a panel discussion at Salisbury Composite High School in Sherwood Park. The discussion will be webcast live, and interested schools, youth, Albertans and people around the world will be able to tune in and ask questions about dating violence. Visit familyviolence.alberta.ca for details and information on how to connect.
Alberta has many available resources that can help someone in a relationship they think may be unhealthy or abusive. The Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 helps Albertans reach out to those affected by any kind of dating, intimate partner or family violence. This help is available anytime, toll-free provincewide, in more than 170 languages.
For more information and resources, as well as a listing of Family Violence Prevention Month events happening across Alberta, visit familyviolence.alberta.ca. The provincial budget for family violence prevention has grown to more than $65 million in 2012.
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