Prevention of Family Violence & Bullying
If you are in a family violence emergency, call 911 or contact your local Police, RCMP, or Tribal Police.
Family Violence affects us all in one way or another. It is difficult to assess the full impact of family violence in society, but the evidence shows that literally thousands of Albertans are affected by family violence and bullying every year. We know that family violence spans the sectrum of gender, age, income, education, religion, culture and geography.
Family violence and bullying are all too common problems in Alberta. In 2004, 5520 spousal abuse incidents were reported to Alberta Police, and 3865 charges were laid. In the same period, 15 spousal homicides occurred, and another 15 have taken place between January and October of 2005. In Canada, it is estimated that bullying happens every 7 minutes on the playground and every 25 minutes in the classroom.
In May 2004, the Alberta Government hosted a provincial roundtable with the main goal being to develop a comprehensive set of recommendations for action that will form the cornerstone of a provincial strategy for the prevention of family violence and bullying.
In response to the roundtable, $35 million has been allocated over 3 years to implement a cross-government action plan. Government departments have been working closely under this plan and implementing such initiatives as a $5.5 million Community Incentive Fund to help communities take action on family violence and bullying, a public education and awareness campaign that is aimed at preventing and stopping bullying and promoting positive behaviour and attitudes within and between individuals, families and groups.
The Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying division in Region 7 is committed to working with our communities to find solutions. If you have any questions, please contact us at (780)305-2440, or visit the following websites for more information:
http://www.familyviolence.gov.ab.ca/
http://www.bullyfreealberta.ca/
http://www.teamheroes.ca/
REGIONAL EVENTS
Please check out the Upcoming Events section of this website for information about the 5th Annual Candlelight Vigil and other Family Violence and Bullying events in November.
PREVENTION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND BULLYING FUNDING
Communities in North Central Alberta can apply for Community Incentive Fund grants from Alberta Children's Services to take action on family violence and bullying.
There are two types of grants available, one for up to $10,000 and one for up to $75,000. To learn more about these grants and how to apply for funding please visit:
http://www.familyviolence.gov.ab.ca/
You can also contact the Regional Family Violence and Bullying Coordinator for North Central Alberta: Connie Pollard at (780) 305-2446 or by email at connie.pollard.gov.ab.ca.
Resources:
Prevention of Family Violence Resource Guide
Toll-free Family Violence Info Line (24 hr province wide): 310-1818
The following presentation on family violence and bullying in Alberta has been added to our site for your use. To download, select and open the presentation and save it as your own file. You will be able to tailor/revise the presentation for your own specific needs. Town Councils
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REGION 7 SHELTERS:
Cold Lake
Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre
Crisis: (780) 594-3353
Bus: (780) 594-5095
Fax: (780) 594-7304
Hinton
Yellowhead Emergency Shelter for Women Society
Bus: (780) 865-4359 or Toll-free 1-800-263-3045
Fax: (780) 865-7151
Lac La Biche
Hope Haven Women's Shelter
Crisis: (780) 623-3104
Bus: (780)623-3100
Fax: (780) 623-2094
St. Paul
Columbus House of Hope
Bus: (780) 645-5132 or Toll-free 1-800-263-3045
Fax: (780) 645-1966
Whitecourt
Wellspring Family Resource and Crisis Centre
Crisis: 1-800-467-4049
Bus: (780) 778-6209
Fax: (780) 778-2410
