Edmonton Family Violence Centre
Welcome to the Edmonton Family Violence Centre (EFVC) website, where you will find information about our agency, our programs and services, as well as information and resources related to domestic violence.
We invite you to join us in the effort to break the cycle of family violence. Are you concerned about abuse in your own home? Are you worried about someone else's safety? Are you a professional working with clients who need help to stop domestic violence in their homes? Check out the sections that best suit your needs.
Clients
This section introduces the Changing Ways Men's Groups. These groups are designed for men who are, or have been, abusive to their female partners and who want to learn how to build a relationship based on equality and mutual respect.
The Partner Services section describes the services we offer to the female partners of the men attending Changing Ways groups. These services are available to current and former partners.
FAQ
Here we provide answers to frequently asked questions about the Changing Ways men's groups and to questions about family violence such as "Why doesn't the abused person just leave?"
Service Providers
This section is for professionals whose clients may benefit from the Changing Ways men's groups. We include a description of the groups and the referral criteria for them. This section also has links and sources tailored to professionals.
Community Resources
This is a list of local helping agencies in Edmonton, Alberta and area.
Family Violence Information Sources
This is a list of books and links to other information sources.
The EFVC recognizes that intimate partner violence does not always involve a male using abuse against a female. We have included resources that address women who abuse male partners or abuse that occurs within a same-sex relationship.
Education, a safe environment, counselling and support play important roles in ending family violence. Thank you for visiting our website and for supporting safe, healthy relationships.