Wells, LanaClaussen, CarolineCooper, Merrill2017-04-172017-04-172012-06Wells, L., Claussen, C., & Cooper, M. (2012). Domestic & sexual violence: A background paper on primary prevention programs and frameworks. Calgary, AB: The University of Calgary, Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/51943This report provides an overview of domestic violence and prevention definitions, risk and protective factors, and focuses particular attention on the domestic and sexual violence primary prevention frameworks being developed locally, nationally and internationally. In addition, the report provides a brief overview of relevant evidence-based practices in violence reduction. Points of consideration are offered in each section, allowing further reflection of the information in consideration of Alberta’s local context.enOther10.11575/PRISM/31392