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A Collabortive, Coordinated, Community
Response to Family Violence

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Today we'd like to share some upcoming events and workshops that may be of interest to you or someone you know:⁠ ⁠ Nov 8 - It’s Not Right Webinar⁠ Join this Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council webinar as this presentation will have an emphasis on teaching neighbours, friends and family members of seniors who may be experiencing abuse to recognize the warning signs and become aware of steps to help.⁠ ⁠ Nov 18 - Real Talk: Break the Cycle of Violence⁠ Real Talk workshops offered by Sagesse, are available to anyone interested in learning how to recognize domestic violence, understand its impact, and develop comfort in responding to domestic violence disclosures.⁠ ⁠ Nov 20 - Taking Action Against Elder Abuse⁠ AEAAC's Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Workshops examine the issue of elder abuse in Alberta and outline the various ways in which front-line staff may respond to suspected cases of abuse.⁠ ⁠ Nov 21 - Increasing Awareness of Strangulation⁠ his panel is organized by the Strangulation Working Group, which includes professionals from the Strangulation Identification Action Committee, and other various organizations, bringing together experts to address gaps in community knowledge, services and support.⁠ ⁠ Nov 21 - YEG Reconnect An Evening of Presentations⁠ Evenings of Presentations feature three different community agencies each month. We warmly invite all community members, volunteers, and service providers. Each presentation is an opportunity to share and learn about important work being done in Edmonton's vibrant community.⁠ ⁠ Follow the link in our bio to learn more about these upcoming events.⁠ ⁠ #workshops #alwayslearning #yeg #edmonton #familyviolenceprevention #yegevents
Chances are you already know someone impacted by family violence. Engaging when something seems off can help end the cycle of abuse.⁠ ⁠ Learn how to recognize the signs at KeepitREAL.how #keepitREALalberta
REAL Talk, a program developed by Sagesse, involves 4 simple steps:⁠ ⁠ RECOGNIZE when something seems off⁠ EMPATHIZE with the person’s thoughts and feelings⁠ ASK questions to get a better sense of the situation and how best to support⁠ LISTEN as the person describes the experience from their point of view⁠ ⁠ Learn 4 simple ways to help stop family violence. KeepitREAL.how #keepitREALalberta⁠ ⁠ #FamilyViolencePreventionMonth #FamilyViolencePrevention #yeg #yyc #Alberta
Chances are, you’re already in the support network of someone impacted by family violence. A few simple words can help end the cycle of abuse. REAL Talk, a program developed by Sagesse, is a free and easy online-learning program that teaches you how to better support survivors.⁠ ⁠ Learn the words that stop family violence. KeepitREAL.how #keepitREALalberta⁠ ⁠ #FamilyViolencePreventionMonth #FamilyViolencePrevention #yeg #yyc #Alberta
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the launch of Keep it REAL 2024.⁠ ⁠ Family violence includes emotional, psychological, physical, financial, spiritual/cultural, and sexual abuse – and it can happen to anyone.⁠ ⁠ Learn the words that help stop family violence. KeepitREAL.how #keepitREALalberta⁠ ⁠ #FamilyViolencePreventionMonth #FamilyViolencePrevention #yeg #yyc #Alberta
Most people who experience family violence go to friends, family, co-workers or neighbours for help. Positive support can help end the cycle.⁠ ⁠ Follow the link in our bio to join us on Nov 1 and learn how you can help stop family violence. #keepitREALalberta
Today we'd like to share some upcoming events and workshops that may be of interest to you or someone you know:⁠ ⁠ Nov 1 - Keep it REAL Launch⁠ Most people who experience family violence go to friends, family, co-workers or neighbours for help. Positive support can help end the cycle. Join us for the launch of a new campaign to teach words that help stop family violence.⁠ ⁠ Nov 6 - An Introduction to Family Violence (Evening Workshop)⁠ In this workshop from @todaycentre, participants will examine the types of violence, discuss the roles of power and coercive control, recognize barriers to support, and gain skills to more effectively respond to disclosures.⁠ ⁠ Nov 6 to 8 - Diverse Voices Family Violence Conference⁠ @diversevoicesconference is the largest Annual Family Violence Conference in Western Canada. The purpose of this conference is to strengthen our community of service providers and increase the efficiency of our community service providers through information sharing and connectivity.⁠ ⁠ Nov 8 - It’s Not Right Webinar⁠ Join this Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council webinar as this presentation will have an emphasis on teaching neighbours, friends and family members of seniors who may be experiencing abuse to recognize the warning signs and become aware of steps to help.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Follow the link in our bio to learn more about these upcoming events.⁠ ⁠ #workshops #alwayslearning #yeg #edmonton #familyviolenceprevention #yegevents
Most people who experience family abuse go to friends, family, co-workers or neighbours for help, but only 59% of Albertans are confident they could help. (source: @Leger, October 2024)⁠ ⁠ Learn words that help stop family abuse at KeepitREAL.how #keepitREALalberta
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