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Child Welfare

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DVTK: What Can the Victim Do?

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Steps the victim can take to address their particular domestic violence situation.
Last Update: 2019

DVTK: What is Domestic Violence?

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What is domestic violence and how can you recognize that it may be present?
Last Update: 2019

DVTK: When the Police Get Involved

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What to expect when the police have been called to a domestic violence situation.
Last Update: 2019

DVTK: Why get involved?

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How can you help if you have witnessed or suspect domestic violence?
Last Update: 2019

DVTK: Why won’t they just leave?

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Some insight as to why the victim might stay in a domestic violence situation.
Last Update: 2019

Emergency Protection Orders

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An Emergency Protection Order (EPO) is a legal tool intended to protect Albertans experiencing family violence.
Last Update: 2021

How old do I have to be in Alberta

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This poster contains answers to some common "how old do I have to be" questions that young people have. This resource is great for teachers and youth workers.
Last Update: 2019

How the Police Can Help

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This tipsheet will explain how the Police may be of help if you are experiencing domestic violence.
Last Update: 2016

I Do Not Agree With a Decision Made By Childrens Services

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I Do Not Agree With a Decision Made By Childrens Services
Last Update: 2017

I Have Been Contacted by Children’s Services

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You should know your rights before you speak with anyone from children's services
Last Update: 2017
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