Family Violence Prevention Month

One important way to prevent family violence and domestic violence is raising awareness and promoting community education.

• Family violence is an abuse of power in a family or other trusting relationship where people rely on each other.
• Anyone can experience family violence.
• When someone experiences family violence, their well-being, security and survival are threatened.
• Family violence is a crime and people have legal rights to protection.

We can all play a role in continuing to raise awareness throughout the year.