Stopping family violence before it starts
Press Release
Aug 18, 2025
Alberta’s government is supporting 31 community-based projects to prevent family violence across the province.
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. That’s why Alberta’s government is investing $4 million this year in 29 agencies offering 31 projects focused on addressing the root causes of family violence.
The funded initiatives are helping teach family violence prevention strategies and fostering healthy relationships through various approaches including educational training, sports programs, mentorship, support groups, and connections to other services and more. 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. 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.”
Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services
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, 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. 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.”
Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women
“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. 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.”
Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, you are not alone. 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.
Alberta’s 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence builds on our province’s strengths – across government and with community partners – to achieve our vision of a province where every Albertan lives in safety, free from gender-based violence.
Related information
- Family Violence Prevention Grant Program
- Family violence prevention
- Family violence – Find supports
- Family Violence Info Line chat
- Alberta’s 10-Year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence
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