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A Collabortive, Coordinated, Community
Response to Family Violence

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We build capacity through projects and working groups

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Alberta has the third highest rates of self reported intimate partner violence in Canada. Strangulation is an extremely common, and dangerous form of intimate partner violence. It is widely known as the most lethal form of intimate partner violence.⁠ ⁠ The Strangulation Working Group, made up of professionals from Calgary, Edmonton and surrounding areas from the domestic violence and abuse sector, are partnering together to offer this panel to address gaps in community knowledge, services and supports. This panel review will benefit managers, supervisors, front-line service providers and community members.⁠ ⁠ Follow the link in our bio to register now.⁠
Upcoming workshops and events:⁠ ⁠ November 22 & 29 - Silver Linings: Supporting Wellness in the Later Years⁠ A basic overview of mental health challenges that older adults may face and some coping strategies and supports that can be used to overcome the stressors contributing to these challenges.⁠ Learn more: https://bit.ly/40DbTjq⁠ ⁠ November 23 - With the Guys: Building Leaders to End Domestic Violence⁠ This evening event will include special guests speaking about their experiences working with ACWS to make change to end gender-based violence in their communities, sports teams, schools, workplaces, and organizations.⁠ Learn more: https://www.withtheguys.ca/⁠ ⁠ November 23 - Cut It Out Program for Salon Professionals⁠ Salon professionals often become confidants. This program empowers them to recognize, respond, and refer clients who may be facing family violence.⁠ Learn more: https://forms.fortsask.ca/FCSS/Workshops⁠ ⁠ November 25 - Shame: The Master Emotion⁠ This SurvivorCircle session will address the topic of shame, why it is considered the “master emotion,” and how it shows up in, and affects the lives of, sexual abuse survivors.⁠ Learn more: https://bit.ly/49EDFjK⁠
There are many things family violence survivors consider when deciding what to do. It's not always an easy decision. Empathy is about respecting choices. Learn more at KeepitReal.how #keepitREALyeg⁠ ⁠ #FamilyViolencePrevention #FamilyViolenceSupport #FamilyViolenceAwarnessMonth #FVAM #EndFamilyViolence
This is a reminder that if you haven't purchased your tickets for the @todaycentre Help Today, Hope Tomorrow Breakfast, there is still time to do so. ⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to learn more and purchase your tickets!⁠ ⁠ #DisruptTheStigma #Disrupt #Stigma #HTHT #Breakfast #Comedy #FamilyViolencePrevention #DomesticViolencePrevention⁠
Upcoming Events:⁠ November 16 - Poems for Empowerment: Words Can Set Us Free⁠ The Transforming Trauma Workshop is a monthly series of supported exercises in writing, art, and dance that will help us love ourselves and release past pain as we reclaim our power.⁠ ⁠ November 16 - Lunch & Learn: Human Trafficking 101⁠ An information session on human trafficking in Alberta and across Canada.⁠ ⁠ November 17 & 18 - Our Children Are Sacred⁠ “Our Children Are Sacred” is a Youth Suicide Prevention Course and resource for adults interacting with individuals at risk for suicide.⁠ ⁠ November 18 - RiseUp Society Fundraiser⁠ The night will include two guest speakers, an art auction, 50/50, entertainment, and more!⁠ ⁠ Follow the link in our bio to learn more about these upcoming events.⁠ ⁠ #workshops #webinars #education #familyviolencesupport #familiyviolenceawareness #yegevents #yeg #edmonton⁠
When someone shares their experience of family violence, asking questions (rather than giving advice) can give you a better sense of how to support them. Learn more at KeepitReal.how #keepitREALyeg #ask⁠ ⁠ #FamilyViolencePrevention #FamilyViolenceSupport #FamilyViolenceAwarnessMonth #FVAM #EndFamilyViolence #yeg #edmonton
Attention CIAFV members!⁠ ⁠ We invite you to join us this month, November 15th at 1pm for our monthly member's meeting. ⁠ ⁠ This is an opportunity for CIAFV members to connect with one another to share updates, discuss trends, and share resources.⁠ ⁠ This month, we will hear a short presentation from Ryley Miller, MACP CCC, and Executive Director of @riseupsocietyalberta ⁠ To register for this online event, follow the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #yegcommunity #ciavf #yegevents #yeg #edmonton #familyviolenceprevention #familyviolencesupport
Supporting survivors is one of the best ways to prevent family violence. Learning how to talk to a survivor is a good first step. Find out more at KeepitReal.how #keepitREALyeg⁠ ⁠ #FamilyViolencePrevention #FamilyViolenceSupport #FamilyViolenceAwarnessMonth #FVAM #EndFamilyViolence
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