Family violence prevention

Overview

One important way to prevent family violence and domestic violence is raising awareness and promoting community education.

• Learn more about what family violence and domestic violence is

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

Every November is Family Violence Prevention Month. It helps us focus on the things we can do to:

• increase our personal awareness and take action to prevent family violence
• help ourselves or anyone who is experiencing an abusive relationship
• encourage others to learn more and take action

We can all play a role in continuing to raise awareness throughout the year.