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RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS

The first step in providing help is learning how to recognize abusive behaviours and the different kinds of family violence that exist.

 

When you are able to recognize the signs, you are better positioned to seek help and become an Engaged Bystander.

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BYSTANDER HELP

A Engaged Bystander is someone who may witness or suspect an incident of Family Violence – it could be sexual assault, physical, emotional or financial abuse, or even bullying.

 

Being an Engaged Bystander may mean speaking

up, interrupting or intervening in violence that is occurring (when it’s safe to do so).

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In addition to the 24hr crisis intervention workers available to take your call, we are deeply connected to local agencies so that we can help direct you to the resources that will best meet the needs of your individual situation – whether you are seeking help or you are seeking help for someone you care about.

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Ending family & sexual violence & bullying across the lifespan

The Wood Buffalo Family Violence Coordinating Council (WBFVCC) is a local collective

comprised of approximately 20 community partners whose purpose is enhance the capacity of our community to address and prevent family and sexual violence & bullying within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. This coordinated, community response shares knowledge and resources, identifies and supports opportunities to address and influence policy and programming related to family violence, sexual violence and bullying education, prevention and intervention across the lifespan.

Coordination Along the Service Spectrum

To bring together leaders of organizations in the family violence, sexual violence & bullying sector.
To identify gaps in services, and work collectively to improve service delivery.
To ensure there is a coordinated approach to helping families in crisis.

1 in 3

Albertans will experience family
violence in their lifetime.
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Only 25%

of people experiencing family violence will contact the police.
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24-hour information and referral line connecting you to social, health and government services.

CALL 211  https://ab.211.ca/

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