Family Violence Prevention Week recognized across the province

Family Violence Prevention Week is May 11-17 and this year's theme is Supporting Intergenerational Resilience in Our Communities.

Organizations and communities across the Island will hold events throughout the week to raise awareness of family violence prevention, encourage conversation, and share supports and resources for victims and bystanders.

"Strong communities are built through connection, support, and looking out for one another across generations. Family Violence Prevention Week is an opportunity to strengthen those connections, support survivors, and continue building safer communities across Prince Edward Island."
-Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island

The events and activities taking place include readings, lunch and learns, community forums, walks in silence, and more. For the full schedule of events, visit Family Violence Prevention Week.

"This week reminds us that prevention begins with connection within families, between generations and across communities. Through education, awareness and collective action, we can continue building communities where everyone feels supported and protected."
-Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women

May 13 is Wear Purple Day and Island residents are encouraged to wear purple that day, and throughout the week, as a statement of solidarity with survivors and a commitment to ending family violence.

"Education and awareness are two of our best tools for preventing and addressing family violence. This week we focus on resiliency, and the ways that we can support the communities we belong to. We can all play a role in ending family violence, working to create safer and more peaceful communities."
-Danya O'Malley, Chair of the Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention

The Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention (PAC) was established in 1995 to provide education and awareness about family violence prevention in our province.

Media contact:
Hillary Proctor
Department of Social Development and Seniors
[email protected]