Addressing Bullying Forum and Resource Fair

Please join us to share and learn at the Addressing Bullying Forum and Resource Fair. The agenda is exceptionally exciting and the event is free! Everyone is welcome.
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Domestic Violence Conference

Join us for the Domestic Violence in the Workplace Conference on March 20, 2011. This full day conference will discuss the impact of Domestic Violence on the Workplace and what you can do to address it in your Workplace.
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Event Success

Over 200 people attended the event held at City Hall where the theme this year was "Family Violence Doesn't Stay at Home: Make It Your Business to Care."
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Community Advocates Project Team

History of the Community Advocates Project Team:

• Partnership between CIAFV and the City of Edmonton  
• Meet one evening a month at a central location in one of the City of Edmonton sites, with child care being provided
• Facilitation is by the City of Edmonton staff
• All participants have  been affected by violence at some point in their  lives
• Have 8 women who  attend regularly
• Began in February of 2008

2011 Accomplishments:

• Public Speaking training with Wendy Doughty of Emerging Directions. The training also included development of their own story.
• Some of the advocates also participated in the Community Actions Against Family Violence Group ( Phase III) held in Claireview from April 11 to June 13, 2011
• Completion of video filming, "Freedom to Be Who We Are... A Future without Family Violence". The video will be used to train professionals on understanding family violence.  

Goals of the Project Team:

• To raise awareness of the affects of family violence
• To consult on and participate in  CIAFV activities
• To be part of  the "real voice" for family violence prevention in Edmonton and area