Join us and take a stand against family violence
Published: Nov 03, 2009
When people in our community decide to speak up against family violence, it's a powerful thing. You can join them. You can join us. Together, we can work towards ending family violence.
Family violence is the most prevalent issue facing our community today. Alberta continues to have one of the highest rates of family violence in Canada, with 1 in 3 women experiencing abuse in her lifetime. Three to five children in every Canadian classroom have seen their mother being abused. This month, the police will spend more time responding to domestic abuse than any other issue, including gangs. And this year, the social costs will continue to escalate as the impact of family violence is felt throughout businesses, neighborhoods and homes across our city.
There are many ways you can help:
Get Help: Call our 24-hr Family Violence Helpline for information and support. (403) 234-SAFE (7233).
Give Help:
Learn how to recognize family violence and support victims.
Speak Up to create an environment where victims feel safe coming to you for help.
Donate so we can help women and children who need to end violence in their families. Support our Adopt-a-Family program this Christmas or make a donation through our Wish Book.
Volunteer with our organization or directly with clients. We have volunteers who help on a weekly basis, on special projects, on committees and on our Board of Directors. Call Lindsay at 539-5129.
