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

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Wells, Lana
Dozois, Elizabeth
Cooper, Merrill
Claussen, Caroline
Lorenzetti, Liza
Boodt, Casey
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2017-04-17T18:37:13Z
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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.
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We gratefully acknowledge the Max Bell Foundation for funding this research project. We would also like to thank Pam Krause, Executive Director, Calgary Sexual Health Centre for her contribution to this report. The Brenda Strafford Chair would also like to thank the peer review panel for their insights in helping strengthen this report. The peer review panel included: Dr. Linda Chamberlain, PhD, MPH, Founding Director of the Alaska Family Violence Prevention Project; Jennifer Koshan, BSc, LLB, LLM, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Calgary; and, Dr. Robbie Babins-Wagner, PhD, RSW Chief Executive Officer, Calgary Counselling Centre, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary.
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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://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/31401
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