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We support Edmonton & area communities to help families to be safe and ultimately live free of family violence

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Join us for the next REAL Talk online workshop on December 10, https://t.co/VqlTJ1dtBt

#keepitREALalberta⁠ #FamilyViolencePrevention #yeg #yyc #Alberta

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When someone shares their experience of family violence, how you respond can reduce the chances of further abuse.⁠
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Build your know-how at https://t.co/RUF3Myy19z #keepitREALalberta⁠

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Survivors often fear they won’t be believed or won’t be supported for their decisions. Empathizing makes them feel respected. ⁠
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Join us at the next Real Talk workshop on November 18, https://t.co/682bV3dZGa

#keepitREALalberta⁠

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There are many things family violence survivors consider when deciding what to do. It's not always an easy decision. Empathy is about respecting choices.⁠
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Learn more at https://t.co/RUF3Myy19z #keepitREALalberta⁠

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Recognizing family violence isn’t black and white. People experience abuse on a spectrum. Look for patterns of behaviour that don’t seem to fit for someone.⁠
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Build your know-how at https://t.co/RUF3Myy19z #keepitREALalberta

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Chances are you already know someone impacted by family violence. Engaging when something seems off can help end the cycle of abuse.⁠
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Learn how to recognize the signs at https://t.co/RUF3Myy19z #keepitREALalberta

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RECOGNIZE when something seems off
EMPATHIZE with the person’s thoughts and feelings
ASK questions to get a better sense of the situation and how best to support
LISTEN as the person describes the experience from their point of view

https://t.co/RUF3Myy19z #keepitREALalberta

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Chances are, you’re already in the support network of someone impacted by family violence. A few simple words can help end the cycle of abuse. REAL Talk, a program developed by Sagesse, is a free and easy online-learning program that teaches you how to better support survivors.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the launch of Keep it REAL 2024. Learn the words that help stop family violence. https://t.co/RUF3Myy19z #keepitREALalberta #FamilyViolencePreventionMonth

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Most people who experience family violence go to friends, family, co-workers or neighbours for help. Positive support can help end the cycle.

Join us for the launch of Keep it REAL on Nov 1, https://t.co/ruhLARHKF1 #keepitREALalberta

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Most people who experience family abuse go to friends, family, co-workers or neighbours for help, but only 59% of Albertans are confident they could help. (source: @Leger, October 2024)

Learn words that help stop family abuse at https://t.co/RUF3Myy19z #keepitREALalberta

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The majority of Albertans agree that helping people who experience family violence can help end the cycle of abuse, but only 59% say they are confident they could help. (source: @Leger, October 2024)

Learn how at https://t.co/RUF3Myy19z #keepitREALalberta

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Supporting survivors is one of the best ways to prevent family abuse. Learning how to talk to a survivor is a good first step.

Find out more at https://t.co/RUF3Myy19z #keepitREALalberta

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Hey Alberta! A new campaign will launch soon. You can play an active role in preventing family violence.

Join us for the launch on November 1, https://t.co/ruhLARHKF1 #keepitREALalberta

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Join us at the anticipated 2024 Diverse Voices Family Violence Conference to strengthen our community of service providers and increase the efficiency of our service providers through information sharing and connectivity.

Learn more: https://t.co/OyEaNfgB29

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We are excited to collaborate with Sexual Assault Voices of Edmonton, to bring you an interactive workshop that delves into significant issues related to the intersections of violence in all its forms.

Register at the following link: https://t.co/9tdpRoSe7C

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Ready to join the CIAFV membership? Sign up here: https://t.co/blxdtafPdX

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Volunteers needed for our two day CHS Casino event.

Sign up here: https://t.co/skCUozYCrY

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