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- Preventing family violence requires that stakeholders and the broader public be involved in developing evidence-based violence prevention strategies. However, gaps exist in between what we know (knowledge), what we do (action), and the structures supporting practice (policy).
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Preventing and responding to family violence can help to reduce its negative, long-term effects on health, social and economic wellbeing. There are three main ways to prevent family violence: Stop family violence before it starts (primary prevention)
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Talking about family violence can help reduce the stigma and raise awareness about how to prevent it. Men's voices are particularly important to teach boys and young men that violence against women and girls is wrong and how to have healthy, safe, and respectful relationships.
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Today, during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural and Economic Development, announced more than $3.4 million to support three initiatives aimed at preventing family violence and supporting survivors.
Projects will support health and law professionals, families, and children to recognize the signs and prevent family violence
November 25, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Public Health Agency of Canada
Family violence is a public health issue with serious and lasting impacts on the physical and mental health of survivors. Violence of any kind is unacceptable, and the Government of Canada is taking action to help prevent family violence and support those who have been affected. According to Canadian police data, family violence accounts for close to one third of reported violent crime in Canada.
Today, as the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence start with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural and Economic Development, announced more than $3.4 million to support three initiatives aimed at preventing family violence and supporting survivors.
The University of Western Ontario will build the capacity of up to 15,000 practitioners and professionals from the health, violence prevention and family law sectors. Through the development of training and cross-sectoral collaboration opportunities, this project will contribute to the goal of protecting the health and safety of survivors of family violence and those at risk.
“Family violence is often hidden from public view, making it harder to stop or prevent. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing additional risk for children and families at risk of violence, with the combination of additional stress and services that can be more difficult to access. These projects will provide training and support so service providers can continue to protect those at risk of family violence and to support survivors of family violence.”
The Honourable Patty Hajdu
Minister of Health
“When kids are safe, when families are healthy, when women are thriving, we all benefit. This program is part of a government-wide effort to address and prevent gender based violence. I congratulate all involved and thank them for their commitment to this important work.”
The Honourable Maryam Monsef
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development
•Funding for these projects is provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of the Supporting the Health of Survivors of Family Violence investment and the Preventing Gender-Based Violence: the Health Perspective investment:
•The University of Western Ontario will receive $1,185,270 toward the goal of protecting the health and safety of survivors of family violence and those at risk.
•The Child Development Institute will receive $1,496,803 to support the organizations that are delivering the Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) violence prevention program across the country.
•The Canadian Association of Midwives will receive $729,701 to build the capacity of midwives and Indigenous midwives to spot signs of family violence and provide assistance to victims.
•November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The premise of the day is to raise awareness to prevent and help end gender-based violence and to honour the survivors, victims, advocates and community-based organizations that work towards this goal. One of the aims of the day is to re-commit to ending gender-based violence and to take action.
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign that runs annually from November 25 to December 10 (World Human Rights Day). This campaign unites people in Canada and around the world, to question, call out and speak up against acts of gender-based violence.
Family violence includes many different forms of physical and emotional abuse, as well as neglect carried out by family members or intimate partners. It may include a single act of violence, or a number of acts that form a pattern of abuse.
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV) is when a person is mistreated or neglected by a family member or someone they are close to. It’s using power to hurt and control someone who trusts them.
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1 day ago · "Our approach to domestic violence must shift," says lead researcher Dr. Wells, Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence and associate professor in the Faculty of Social Work. "Any effective strategy to end domestic violence must focus on intervention opportunities long before individuals become perpetrators.
Many people and organizations can help you if you are dealing with family violence. For example, you can talk to a lawyer, doctor, social worker, or counsellor. You can also get help from victim services, community organizations, support groups, police, help lines, shelters or transition houses near you.
