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Family violence – Prevention

Learn about signs of family violence, find publications in your language, read about what Albertans can do to help.

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Overview

Family violence:

  • includes harmful or controlling behaviours that compromise the safety, well-being, or security of one or more persons, including pets
  • occurs when there is an abuse of power within a family or other trusting relationship
  • can happen to people of all ages, abilities, cultural or spiritual backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations

Learn more about family violence.

Get help 24/7

Family Violence Info Line (toll free)

Call: 310-1818

Text: 310-1818* *Standard text message rates may apply.

Online chat – to start a chat, click on the message icon in the bottom right of the screen – English only.

Raising awareness

One important way to prevent family violence and domestic violence is raising awareness and promoting community education. We can all take steps to learn more about it and understand:

  • family violence is an abuse of power in a family or other trusting relationship where people rely on each other
  • anyone can experience family violence
  • when someone experiences family violence, their well-being, security and survival are threatened
  • family violence is a crime and people have legal rights to protection

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Know the signs

Recognize the signs of family violence and know your rights, including the right to access information about your partner.

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Family Violence Prevention Month

Each November, communities help raise awareness and prevent family violence by organizing public events and activities.

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Publications

Get information in different languages to help identify, prevent and deal with abuse, family violence and domestic violence.

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How Albertans can help

Family, friends, employers, health care providers and communities can help others experiencing family violence.

Helplines

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