How Public Policy and Legislation Can Support the Prevention of Domestic Violence in Alberta

Wells, Lana; Dozois, Elizabeth; Cooper, Merrill; Claussen, Caroline; Lorenzetti, Liza; Boodt, Casey

How Public Policy and Legislation Can Support the Prevention of Domestic Violence in Alberta

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R6_Shift_2012_Using_Policy_and_Legislation_to_Prevent_DV.pdf (1.21 MB)

Date

2012-06

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Abstract

This paper proposes specific, evidence-informed program and policy amendments and initiatives to enhance the Government of Alberta's family violence prevention strategy. The report suggests an increased focus on primary prevention in policy, legislation and resource allocations, will support the objective of significantly reducing rates of domestic violence in Alberta.

Citation

Wells, L., Dozois, E., Cooper, M., Claussen, C., Lorenzetti, L., & Boodt, C. (2012). How Public Policy and Legislation Can Support the Prevention of Domestic Violence in Alberta. Calgary, AB: The University of Calgary, Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence.

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http://hdl.handle.net/1880/51940

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Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence

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