LINKS

AGENCIES

Alberta Association of Sexual Assault Centres
AASAC is an umbrella organization that assists sexual assault centres across Alberta. To find a Sexual Assault Centre in your community go to www.aasac.ca

Alberta Who Cares Coalition: The Who Cares? Alberta Campaign is an initiative of a new coalition of provincial organizations that provide vital community services to Alberta families and children.

The coalition includes:

Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families

Alberta Council of Women's Shelters

Alberta College of Social Workers

Alberta Council of Disability Services

Alberta Community Council on HIV

Alberta Home Visitation Network Association

Boys and Girls Club of Alberta

Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta

Public Interest Alberta

Canadian Outcomes Research Institute

Alliance to End Violence
(Calgary) Action Committee Against Violence: Now known as the Alliance to End Violence (Calgary)

Canadian Council of Social Development
Council that develops and promotes social policies inspired by justice, equality and the empowerment of individuals and communities.

Canadian Mental Health Assocation
the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.

Community Initiatives Against Family Violence (CIAFV)

It is a voluntary, Edmonton initiative comprised of government, not-for-profit agencies and individuals working towards a collaborative, coordinated community response to family violence and bullying.

NECHI
An aboriginal movement committed to holistic healing and healthy, addiction-free lifestyles.

• Visions
  Committed to developing and communicating a deeper understanding of Aboriginal Population Health

RESOLVE
RESOLVE Alberta is part of RESOLVE, which is a tri-prairie research network that co-ordinates and supports research aimed at ending violence, especially violence involving girls and women.

CHILDREN EXPOSED TO FAMILY VIOLENCE

Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System
This 76-page resource, developed with funding from the Ontario Women's Directorate, is written for service providers assisting women who have survived woman abuse.

CONFERENCES

Diverse Voices

Diverse Voices Conference

Edmonton, Alberta

A Conference that considers the impact of Family Violence across generations and cultures.

FAITH

FaithTrust Institute
Organization working to end sexual and domestic violence.

Rise Up Ministries

Riseup Ministries offers presentations and seminars to the Christian community at large for the express purpose of informing and educating people about the effects of domestic abuse.

GOVERNMENT

Alberta Children and Youth Services
Alberta Children and Youth Services offers a range of program and services for children and families. We support families and communities, helping them to provide nurturing, safe environments for their children.

Statistics Canada
One in 12 children witness violence in the home. View the recent published Statistics

2008 Family Violence in Canada

LEGAL

Public and Legal Education Network of Alberta (PLENA)

The Public Legal Education Network of Alberta, PLENA, is a grassroots network of members and partners, united by a shared interest in law, justice and democracy. PLENA Network is committed to improving all Albertans access to legal education and justice resources.

Violet
Legal information that may help you if you are experiencing violence in an intimate relationship

RESOURCES

Family Violence Prevention Centre (Edmonton)

Provides support for people affected by Family Violence.

Hot Peach pages

A world wide list of abuse agencies

Shelternet

Links to shelter resources across Canada. Information on sheltering clients' Internet activity from abusers.

Womennet
Canada's virtual women's information centre.

Women in Need Society (Calgary)

Women In Need Society (WINS) is a charitable not-for-profit organization in Calgary. Established in 1992, WINS’ mission is to help women help themselves through innovative and effective programs and services

NATIONAL CENTER on Domestic and Sexual Violence
training - consulting - advocacy   

The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCDSV) designs, provides, and customizes training and consultation, influences policy, promotes collaboration and enhances diversity with the goal of ending domestic and sexual violence.