Violence, abuse and bullying prevention events

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.

Consider attending the events listed below.

Do you have an event? Let others know about your community violence prevention event. Use the form below to submit the details for us to share on this page.

Provincial events

Family Violence Prevention Month

Date: November 2022

Organization: Government of Alberta

Details: Join us in recognizing Family Violence Prevention Month and learn how you can help family, friends and neighbours experiencing family violence.

Join us on social media – @YourAlberta and @ABSupports – to share why Family Violence Prevention Month is important to you using the hashtag #WhereToTurn. Get more information.

Keep it REAL Edmonton launch event

Date: November 4 from 11 am to noon

Where: YWCA Cushing House, 10402 124 Street NW, Edmonton

Organization: Community Initiatives Against Family Violence (CIAFV)

Details: CIAFV is launching a campaign to build the skills and confidence of the public in breaking the cycle of family violence. Hear from local speakers and find out hw you can play a role. Learn about our new research on public attitudes toward family violence that show why this campaign is so timely. Get more information on the campaign. To attend the event, email us.

Our Journey to Becoming Whole

Date: November 4 from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Where: online or in-person at 10545 108 Street NW, Edmonton

Organization: Community Initiatives Against Family Violence (CIAFV)

Details: IFVPC invites you to meet their remarkable Peer Champions who will share their journey from before accessing services to success and independence afterwards. Register to attend the event in-person or online.

Diverse Voices Family Violence Conference

Date: November 16 to 18, 2022

Where: online or in-person at 10545 108 Street NW, Edmonton

Organization: Diverse Voices Family Violence Conference and the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC)

Details: As the largest annual family violence conference in Western Canada, Diverse Voices brings speakers to share insights, current research and best practices to enable attendees to work more effectively with individuals impacted by family violence. The pre-conference day on November 16 is hosted by AEAAC. This year’s keynote speakers include Laura Tamblyn Watts, Tiffany Walsh, Andrew Campbell, Pamela Cross, Rachel Louise Snyder, Wendy Patrick and Tessa Brock. Get more information and register.

Boys Will Be...Themselves Film Screening

Date: November 18 from 7 to 9 pm

Where: Canyon Meadows Cinema, #110, 13226 Macleod Trail, Calgary

Organization: Next Gen Men

Details: Join Next Gen Men for a screening of Boys Will Be...Themselves, a new Canadian documentary created by Dylan Rhys Howard that explores the ways masculinity is evolving and changing in the 21st Century. After the screening, stick around for a panel discussion featuring folks who helped create the documentary & other guests moderated by Next Gen Men’s Executive Director, Jake Stika. Get tickets.

With the Guys: Building Leaders to End Domestic Violence

Date: November 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Little Brick, 10004 90 Street NW, Edmonton

Organization: Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters

Details: This event seeks to build male leadership in the cause of stopping gender-based violence. All genders welcome! Learn more and get tickets.

Boys Will Be...Themselves Film Screening

Date: November 27 from 4 to 6 pm

Where: Garneau Theatre / Metro Cinema, 8712 109 St NW, Edmonton

Organization: Next Gen Men

Details: Join Next Gen Men for a screening of Boys Will Be…Themselves, a new Canadian documentary created by Dylan Rhys Howard that explores the ways masculinity is evolving and changing in the 21st Century. After the screening, stick around for a panel discussion featuring folks who helped create the documentary and other guests. Get tickets.

Submit your event

Let us know about your event. Submit details for prevention or awareness events for bullying, family violence, sexual abuse or exploitation, or child or elder abuse.

Include the organizations involved and contact information for the person who can answer any questions we may have.

Once we confirm an event, it will be included on this page.