Domestic Violence The Hidden Crime

Описание: The rates of domestic violence and severity of violence skyrocketed across the globe during the pandemic, including in Alberta, which saw numbers jump between 30 and 50 per cent in some areas. In Calgary alone the Police Service responds to roughly 30,000 domestic conflict and domestic violence related calls a year. These stats are alarming!

In this episode ACCPA Board Chair Jean Bota invited Maggie MacKillup and Justin Dafoe with Homefront Calgary to speak about this important topic. HomeFront helps individuals and families break the cycle of domestic violence through a coordinated community and justice response that works to keep victims safe and hold offenders accountable.

Once you have listened to this episode you will find answers to the following questions:

👉 What is domestic violence and who is affected? Can victims in rural areas seek assistance from Home Front Calgary?
👉 Why do victims stay in an abusive relationship? What are the signs that someone might be in a situation and need assistance?
👉 How does the Homefront Calgary model help victims to access the support they need?


👉 About the ACCPA Broadcast:
Every month we invite new guest experts to talk about a specific crime prevention topic. Our goal at ACCPA is to create safe and healthy communities and the broadcast is a great way to bring current information and resources to you!

👉 Connect with us here:
Website: https://www.albertacrimeprevention.com/
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👉About Homefront
HomeFront partners with the criminal justice system to respond in an improved and coordinated manner with families experiencing domestic violence.
• They ensure victims' concerns are brought to the attention of the specialized domestic violence court providing them with a voice in the outcome.
• They support treatment for victims and for offenders who choose to accept domestic violence treatment as part of a court order.
• They support victims by increasing their level of safety and encouraging them to pursue their capacity to change in their own and their family's best


👉 Connect with Homefront Calgary here:
Website: https://homefrontcalgary.com/
Instagram:   / homefrontyyc  
Facebook:   / homefrontcalgary  
Twitter:  / homefrontyyc  
LinkedIn:   / homefront-calgary  


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