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Family Violence Death Review Committee annual report

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee (the Committee) is an internal arm’s length, multi-disciplinary, cross-sector group reporting directly to the Minister of Community and Social... More ≫

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee (the Committee) is an internal arm’s length, multi-disciplinary, cross-sector group reporting directly to the Minister of Community and Social Services. The Committee has the responsibility to review family violence deaths and make recommendations related to program, policy and service delivery for the prevention of family violence. The 2016 Annual Report provides an overview of the Committee’s membership, structure and accountability. The report also explains how case reviews are completed, the processes used to complete the reviews and the resulting recommendations. It also provides a detailed examination of information collected on the 13 family violence incidents that resulted in 15 deaths (perpetrators and victims).

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[Stratégies de sécurité : considérations pour les personnes victimes de violence familiale]

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This resource guide is designed to assist frontline responders having safety planning discussions with individuals at risk of family violence; this could include police officers, victim service... More ≫

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This resource guide is designed to assist frontline responders having safety planning discussions with individuals at risk of family violence; this could include police officers, victim service workers, shelter staff or social workers. The guide is written in plain language and attempts to broadly identify key issues that responders ought to take into account when developing an effective safety plan.

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Intimate partner violence police guidelines

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These guidelines are intended to provide assistance to police services in developing policies and procedures for intimate partner violence (IPV) investigations.

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Strategies for safety : considerations for individuals experiencing family violence [2019]

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This resource guide is designed to assist frontline responders (such as police officers, victim service workers, shelter staff or social workers) having safety planning discussions with... More ≫

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This resource guide is designed to assist frontline responders (such as police officers, victim service workers, shelter staff or social workers) having safety planning discussions with individuals at risk of family violence. The guide is written in plain language and attempts to broadly identify key issues that responders ought to take into account when developing an effective safety plan.

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Creating a culture of support : Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA) : information sheet [2018]

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Provides information for victims of family violence about the Protection Against Family Violence Act, which provides legal protection to victims, their children and other family members.

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Victims of family violence : information and rights [2014]

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This booklet describes the rights of victims of family violence and provides information to help victims seek appropriate intervention and assistance. It describes the different types of family... More ≫

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This booklet describes the rights of victims of family violence and provides information to help victims seek appropriate intervention and assistance. It describes the different types of family violence and the cycle of violence. It then goes on to explain what to do if you have been assaulted and what to expect when police become involved. Emergency protection orders are explained, as is the court process and sentencing. Other legal remedies are also listed and explained, including protection orders, peace bonds, and restraining orders. Legal assistance options are also included.

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Domestic violence police guidelines

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The purpose of these Guidelines is to provide assistance to police services in developing policy and procedure relating to the investigation of domestic violence. It is important for police... More ≫

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The purpose of these Guidelines is to provide assistance to police services in developing policy and procedure relating to the investigation of domestic violence. It is important for police services to consider the best practices outlined in the Guidelines. It is recognized that terms may vary amongst police services in Alberta and across the country, and includes terms such as domestic violence (DV), intimate partner violence (IPV), family violence (FV), domestic conflict, and violence against women (VAW).

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Family violence information pamphlet

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This pamphlet was created to help Albertans recognize both obvious and more subtle signs of family violence and to inform them how they can help family members or friends who may be experiencing... More ≫

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This pamphlet was created to help Albertans recognize both obvious and more subtle signs of family violence and to inform them how they can help family members or friends who may be experiencing violence in the home.

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Victims of family violence : information and rights [2009]

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This booklet describes the rights of victims of family violence and provides information to help victims seek appropriate intervention and assistance. It describes the different types of family... More ≫

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This booklet describes the rights of victims of family violence and provides information to help victims seek appropriate intervention and assistance. It describes the different types of family violence and the cycle of violence. It then goes on to explain what to do if you have been assaulted and what to expect when police become involved. Emergency protection orders are explained, as is the court process and sentencing. Other legal remedies are also listed and explained, including protection orders, peace bonds, and restraining orders. Legal assistance options are also included.

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