Abuse, Trauma & Violence Prevention
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Self-Advocacy Toolkit for Youth (OCYA)
Learn how to speak up, get support and understand your rights with OCYA's video series on YouTube.
UofA Seeking Participants for Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Practices Research Study
Child and Youth Care Counsellor currently working in a group care setting in Alberta are invited to take part in a research study exploring how trauma-informed care (TIC) practices are implemented and experienced in group care settings.
Alberta.ca Increasing Funding for Child Advocacy Centres
Alberta’s government is increasing funding by 10% for child advocacy centres to better support children and youth experiencing abuse.
Research Examining the Connection Between Sex Trafficking and the Disappearances of Indigenous Women and Girls (Thomson Reuters)
Despite being only 5% of the population, Indigenous women and girls account for over 50% of trafficking victims.
Alberta.ca Building on our Strengths: Alberta’s 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence
Alberta's bold, provincewide plan to address all forms of gender-based violence.
Cope - A Valuable Resource for Caregivers of Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma
Are you a caregiver of a child who has experienced trauma? Register for COPE and learn strategies to help you and your child cope and recover.
Our Children Are Sacred Indigenous Youth Suicide Prevention Course (Ben Calf Robe Society)
“Our Children Are Sacred” is a Youth Suicide Prevention Course and resource for adults interacting with individuals at risk for suicide.
Strength in Numbers: The 2023-2024 ACWS Report on Domestic Violence Shelter Impact in Alberta
Released April 2025 this report reveals a continued rise in demand for shelter services and the urgent need for sustained support to keep up with the growing complexity of survivors’ needs.
Violence Prevention Modules (Shift to Learn)
Efforts to prevent domestic and sexual violence relies on the size and competence of the primary prevention workforce, as well as our ability to innovate, design, develop, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate primary prevention initiatives to understand impact and change.
