February is Violence Prevention Month

Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Pam Parsons has proclaimed February as Violence Prevention Month in the province.

By acknowledging Violence Prevention Month, the hope is that it will raise awareness about the impact of violence in communities. It also promotes policies and initiatives aimed at reducing violence in all forms, including intimate partner violence, gender-based violence, bullying and workplace harassment.

Parsons said, “Violence prevention is not just about avoiding harm, it’s about building communities that are rooted in respect, empathy and safety for all. Violence is not a private matter, it is a public matter, and we should all be empowered to make a difference."

Recently, the Provincial Government announced the establishment of a multi-departmental, ministerial-level committee to end gender-based violence, chaired by the Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality.

In 2024-25, another $316,583 in funding was provided for 14 projects through the Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program, and $523,165 in funding for 14 projects through the Provincial Government’s new Community Violence Prevention Program.