City of Edmonton Family Violence Proclamation

Please plan to attend Edmonton’s Family Violence Prevention Month Launch and Proclamation Event

Meet in the City Room, City Hall

Lana Wells has accepted our invitation to speak at the event.  Lana holds the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence in the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary and is leading Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence. Shift’s goal is to significantly reduce and prevent domestic violence in Alberta. Shift has written an issues brief exploring the value of informal networks, and how best to support those networks to effectively respond to the needs of individuals impacted by domestic violence.  While formal services and supports are critical, research shows that informal networks – including friends and family – play a pivotal role in preventing domestic violence. Stacey Brotzel from CTV has graciously agreed to MC.

Sent on behalf of the 2015 Family Violence Prevention Month Planning Committee:

City of Edmonton, Edmonton and District Labour Council, Edmonton Region Child and Family Services, Red Cross, Edmonton Women’s Shelter – Win House, The TODAY Family Violence Help Centre, Community Initiatives Against Family Violence (CIAFV), Pride Centre of Edmonton, Community Helpers (Edmonton Public School Board), and The Institute of Sexual Minority Studies at the University of Alberta.