Presented by: Jill Dickhaut Shawn Reid Tara Horsley

Everyone in society has the right to live with dignity, including being free from abuse A socially just society is one where citizens can live without abuse It is the governments responsibility to protect its citizens and to be leaders regarding addressing abuse

AWARENESS & PREVENTION (primary prevention) COMMUNITY SERVICES (secondary prevention) JUDICIAL RESEARCH

Everyone has the right to live free of abuse

Issue: Currently the Alberta government has a fragmented approach to resolving the issue of abuse in the province Solution: A unified provincial structure to eradicate abuse

2012 Budget: Investing in People Investment in families, communities, education and supports for the vulnerable PC Statement of Principles: those who need assistance can lead dignified and meaningful lives.

1. MLA's & Other Government Ministries

letter writing, meeting requests

2. Professional Networking
Community Meetings, Public Consultations

3. Meetings with contacts

personal contacts bringing ally's & possible stakeholders together

4. Public
Conversation Cafes Forums Social Media

Target Cross-Ministry Action Plan: Strategy for the Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence Standing Committee on Families and Communities

Alberta College of Social Work