Take a Stand Initiative
Domestic violence and abuse training for our community
Take a Stand Initiative
Domestic violence and abuse training for our community
Programs
Connect Domestic Violence and Abuse Helpline
Men's Resource Line
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
Child, Youth and Family Therapy
Court Program
Community Services Counselling
Healthy Relationships Program
Men’s Counselling Service
Take a Stand Initiative
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The Take A Stand Community Capacity Building Initiative educates and empowers community members to effectively support victims. The issue of domestic violence and abuse affects our entire community. We all have a role to play in helping identify it and end it.
Book a Presentation for your Workplace or Community Group
Learn how to identify domestic violence and abuse in all its forms, ways to respond compassionately and positively to victims, and how to connect victims to resources.
Learn about:
• Different types of abuse
• How to recognize, respond and refer
• Barriers victims face
• Myths and misconceptions
• Statistics and research around domestic violence and abuse
Testimonials
- “Sometimes it just takes one empathetic listener to give the victim the courage to make positive changes.”
- “The workshop was an eyeopener in terms of domestic violence statistics, it also made me realize how important it is to be an empathetic listener and not try to solve the problem by giving advice.”
- “This [initiative] is great. It has really changed the way I see or approach a problem. Great presentation and educative. I know better now. Thank you!”
- “Very helpful workshop, full of practical information and tips I can use”
These sessions are now available to groups and organizations from the Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and Filipino speaking communities. For more information: info@fearisnotlove.ca
Download the Take A Stand Booklet – a resource guide to support family and friends impacted by domestic violence and abuse.
Download our Supporting Victims Resource Poster
Let’s chat about what’s possible
Phone: (403) 290-1552 Ext. 426
Email: info@fearisnotlove.ca