Emergency help
This webpage covers topics that may be distressing to some people. If you have experienced any form of gender-based violence, including intimate partner violence, physical abuse, sexual violence, sexual exploitation or human trafficking, support is available.
- Call 911 if you or someone close to you is in immediate danger.
- Call 211 or text 211 24-hours a day to get connected with resources that can help. The service is free, confidential and available in more than 170 languages.
- Call 1-855-242-3310 24-hours a day to access immediate counseling and crisis intervention available to all Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
More information on resources and supports available in Alberta are outlined in Alberta’s 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence.
Overview
Alberta's government is committed to improving quality of life for Albertans, including shared commitment across ministries and departments to end gender-based violence. By continuing to work together, within government and with our many community partners, we will make our province a safer place for all Albertans.
With the release of Alberta’s 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence, the most comprehensive strategy of its kind in Canada, our leadership continues. This strategy supports survivors, addresses root causes and creates long lasting change.
Explore the plan, key actions and how we are working toward a safer province.
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A message from the Minister
Read the message from Minister Tanya Fir about Alberta’s strategy to end gender-based violence.
Foundational work
Funding agreements, programs, supports and services across Alberta will be better coordinated, processes will be streamlined to reduce red tape and Alberta’s government will continue to advocate for meaningful action at the federal level. These actions support a future where government programs are aligned, effective and sustainable.
Improve coordination
Coordinate implementation and reporting on Alberta’s 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence in collaboration with external partners.
Reduce red tape for survivors and service providers
Improve coordination of provincial grant funding, enhance information sharing with consent, and explore better ways to measure service success.
Advocate for action at the federal level
Urge federal reforms to expand the definition of gender-based violence, address newcomer fears on reporting and recognize its impact in family law.
Address challenges of community services providers
Clarify disclosure policies, improve service coordination, explore sustainable funding for community agencies, and strengthen workforce support.
Working towards a better and safer future
We envision an Alberta where everyone plays a role in ending gender-based violence. This strategy outlines a future where:
- All Albertans, regardless of geographic location, have access to prevention and early intervention resources and the ability to leave high-risk situations.
- Gender-based violence is rare and non-recurring, and when it does happen, survivors have immediate access to the supports they need to recover and rebuild independent lives.
- Targeted, culturally appropriate supports are developed with communities, for the survivors and those at risk who live in these communities.
- Provincial programs are coordinated, collaborative, effective and sustainable.