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$4 Million Investment

Province aiming to stop family violence before it starts

Aug 20, 2025 | 10:21 AM

Alberta’s government says it is supporting 31 community-based projects to prevent family violence across the province.

Officials say family violence has devastating impacts and Alberta’s government is committed to investing in strategies to promote healthy relationships and support individuals who have experienced family violence. As a result, the Alberta government says it is investing $4 million this year in 29 agencies offering 31 projects focused on addressing the root causes of family violence.

The government says the funded initiatives are expected to help teach family violence prevention strategies and foster healthy relationships through various approaches including educational training, sports programs, mentorship, support groups, and connections to other services and more. Officials say the funded agencies work with Indigenous Peoples and vulnerable groups and communities in Alberta, including men and boys, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals, rural and remote regions and newcomers and refugees.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home and community,” states Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services. “By giving families the support and skills they need, we can prevent violence before it starts and help build healthy relationships. I am proud to support initiatives and projects that bring hope, healing and lasting change.”

“Together, we can break the cycle and create a future free from family violence in Alberta,” adds Turton.

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According to the government, the funding is being provided through two grant programs launched in January − $2 million through the Prevention Grant Program and $2 million through the invitational Indigenous-led Approaches to Family Violence Prevention Program.

This investment, says the government, supported by the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, builds on the recent release of Building on our Strengths, Alberta’s 10-Year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence, which outlines how the province will work to prevent gender-based violence, support those impacted and ensure those committing these crimes are held to account.

“Preventing family violence begins with building strong support and trusted connections,” explains Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women. “These grants move Alberta’s 10-Year Strategy forward by helping people build trust, repair relationships and strengthen the bonds that keep communities strong. Every Albertan deserves a safe place, free from fear.”

“Through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, the federal government is proud to support Alberta’s work to prevent family violence before it starts,” shares Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism). “By investing in community-led and Indigenous-led programmes, we are helping Albertans build healthy relationships, strengthen families, and break the cycle of violence. Together with our partners, we are working towards a future where every person, in Alberta and across Canada, can live free from violence, with dignity, safety, and hope.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, you are not alone. Government officials remind residents you can call or text the Family Violence Info Line 24/7 at 310-1818, go online to alberta.ca/safetychat or visit your local women’s shelter for support. A full list of resources is available at alberta.ca/familyviolence.

Officials note, Alberta’s 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence builds on the province’s strengths – across government and with community partners – to achieve the vision of a province where every Albertan lives in safety, free from gender-based violence.