Stop Family Violence

Family violence affects us all. It has negative social, financial and health impacts on those directly involved, as well as on their friends and family, colleagues, community and society at large.

Stop Family Violence provides you with a one-stop source of information on family violence. If you are affected by family violence, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more about the issue, these pages contain information that can help you be safe or be part of the solution. These pages also provide links to supports and services in your area.

If you are a professional, you can find resources and information on these pages to help you effectively prevent or respond to family violence. You can also find information about federal funding opportunities related to family violence.

Stop Family Violence is presented by Canada's Family Violence Initiative, which brings together 15 federal government departments and agencies to prevent and respond to family violence. Learn about the Family Violence Initiative.

In the Spotlight

• The Public Health Agency of Canada provides funding for projects to Prevent Gender-Based Violence from a health perspective
• Canada’s Road Map to End Violence Against Children
• Provincial and territorial child protection legislation and policy - 2018
• The Public Health Agency of Canada publishes: Trauma and Violence-Informed Approaches to Policy and Practice

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