November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta

Family Violence Prevention Month began as an education campaign created by a concerned group of citizens in the town of Hinton in 1986. Their work inspired the government of Alberta to support family violence prevention as an ongoing provincial initiative, resulting in the creation of Family Violence Prevention Month.

Each year, Rowan House Society joins shelters and organizations across the province in amping up our efforts to shine a spotlight on the important issue of preventing and ending abuse.

Get involved

This November, join us in recognizing FVPM and learn how you can help family, friends and neighbours experiencing family violence. Learn what resources are available in your community:

• the Family Violence Info Line (310-1818) is available toll-free to Albertans 24/7 in over 170 languages

• the Family Violence Info Line chat is available 24/7 daily in English

• emergency shelters throughout the province provide safe locations to stay for people fleeing violent or abusive situations.

• Rowan House Society 24 hour support line (403 625 3311)