April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2, 2025
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It’s time to focus on the safety and well-being of children in our community and across Alberta.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It’s time to focus on the safety and well-being of children in our community and across Alberta.
On Sunday, March 23, Prime Minister Mark Carney dissolved parliament and set a new election for April 28, 2025. JMMF’s mission includes advocacy as a key activity to break the cycle of domestic violence.
On April 29, 2009, James Urbaniak murdered Jessica Martel as she tried to leave their abusive relationship. He was granted a life sentence for second-degree murder, without parole for 10 years.
Amid the news of the horrendous tragedy in Calgary, Edmonton Police Services (EPS) announced that domestic and interpersonal violence has become their highest call for service, including “anything from an argument to a bad beating to a homicide.”
What is Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary prevention? Primary Prevention takes place BEFORE violence initially occurs.
Until all homes are safe… we’re here.
