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Family violence : what you need to know

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This fact sheet helps Albertans understand family violence, including who it affects, the behaviours and warning signs, how to help and more.

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Family violence during COVID-19

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Fact sheet on where to find help and supports and tips related to family violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available in other languages - see... More ≫

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Fact sheet on where to find help and supports and tips related to family violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available in other languages - see Related tab for translations.

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Suspect child abuse? : what schools need to know

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Information sheet for educators explaining what they need to know about child abuse and their responsibilities when there are reasonable and probable grounds of suspected abuse.

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A domestic violence handbook for police services and Crown prosecutors in Alberta [2014]

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Because domestic violence can and does have disastrous consequences for victims and their children, every criminal justice response to a domestic violence incident should be executed with... More ≫

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Because domestic violence can and does have disastrous consequences for victims and their children, every criminal justice response to a domestic violence incident should be executed with sensitivity, diligence and above all, a firm understanding of the issues surrounding domestic violence. By creating and widely distributing this Domestic Violence Handbook, the Alberta government is demonstrating its commitment to eradicating family violence. Alberta’s dedication to ending family violence is ongoing, and as such, this Handbook will be electronically up-dated as the need arises to keep abreast of new developments in family violence research and programming.

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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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Family and Community Safety Program

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Grant funding is available through the Family and Community Safety program for grassroots prevention efforts that address issues such as child abuse, family violence, sexual assault and bullying.

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Office of the Child and Youth Advocate quarterly report, January 1 to March 31, 2012 : Ministry of Human Services response to mandatory notifications involving abuse of children in care

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Prior to the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) issued a quarterly report which provided statistical information regarding all children referred to the OCYA... More ≫

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Prior to the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) issued a quarterly report which provided statistical information regarding all children referred to the OCYA through mandatory notifications. These documents present the government’s response to the OCYA quarterly reports. They provide brief descriptions of the incidents where allegations of abuse of a child in care were substantiated by the OCYA, and the subsequent actions taken by the government in response to these allegations.

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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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Child abuse / children exposed to family violence

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This booklet contains information to help the reader understand: what is child abuse and the impact on children of child abuse and being exposed to family violence; how to recognize when a child... More ≫

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This booklet contains information to help the reader understand: what is child abuse and the impact on children of child abuse and being exposed to family violence; how to recognize when a child or young person is being abused or exposed to family violence; what you can do to help; and where to get help.

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