Overview
One way we can prevent bullying, family violence, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, child or elder abuse is to increase awareness and educate each other on the supports available.
Events
Family Violence Prevention Month
Date: November
Where: Provincial
Organization: Government of Alberta
Details: It is time to increase awareness of the warning signs of family violence and the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our community. Stay tuned for an update about a film screening on the future of masculinity by an Albertan filmmaker. Get more information on Family Violence Prevention Month.
Paint the town purple with Whitecourt FVI
Date: November
Where: Whitecourt
Organization: Whitecourt Family Violence Initiative
Details: It is time to increase awareness of the warning signs of family violence and the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities. For more information, visit the Whitecourt Family Violence Initiative.
Bullying Awareness Week
Date: November 20 to 24
Where: Provincial
Organization: Government of Alberta
Details: It is time to promote awareness and increase our understanding of bullying and its impacts. Get more information on Bullying Awareness Week.
With the guys: Building leaders to end domestic violence
Date: November 23 in Edmonton and November 30 in Calgary
Where: Edmonton and Calgary
Organization: Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS)
Details: These events will include special guests speaking about their experiences working with ACWS to make change to end gender-based violence in their communities, sports teams, schools, workplaces, and organizations. For more information and to register, visit withtheguys.ca.
Peter Jaffe lecture on ending domestic violence
Date: November 28 from noon to 1:30 pm
Where: Online
Organization: University of Western Ontario’s Learning Network
Details: In this lecture, Dr. Emma Cunliffe, who served as the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission’s Director of Research and Policy, speaks about the misperception of mass violence as our greatest threat. She explores its relationship to other pervasive forms of violence and the responses needed to prevent further tragedy. For more information or to register, visit Learning to end abuse.
Safe at home and safe at work: Domestic violence and Black communities
Date: November 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: YW Calgary, 1715 – 17 Ave. SE
Organization: YW Calgary
Details: Save the date for this important discussion about domestic violence and Black communities. Lana Bentley will be discussing domestic violence and the workplace, followed by remarks from Dr. Patrina Duhaney about research on domestic violence and Black families. RSVP by email: [email protected] *Space is limited
Domestic violence safety planning course
Date: November 29 from 8:45 am to 4 pm
Where: YW Calgary, 1715 – 17 Ave. SE
Organization: YW Calgary
Details: This live, interactive course will explore the topic of domestic violence safety planning. The practice of safety planning plays a significant role when supporting those impacted by violence. You will leave this course with the tools you need to understand risk, identify times when a safety plan is needed, and develop a basic safety plan with clients from diverse backgrounds. For more information and to register, visit YW Continuing Education.