After years of planning, The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) will open their emergency shelter, Jessie’s House, on May 19. The 9200 square foot, 35 room shelter was built in memory of Jessica Martel, a young Morinville mom who was killed in an act of domestic violence and is the first shelter built in Alberta in 22 years […]
The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) announced this week that the construction of Jessie’s House has begun.
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New rules for workplace harassment and violence as well as joint worksite health and safety committees are underway, and the province is asking Albertans to take part in the discussion.
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Certificates that allow survivors of family violence to end their leases early without financial penalty have helped hundreds flee violent homes, the government said Thursday.
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The Alberta government is investing more than $600,000 into five community projects to help newcomers who may be affected by family violence. The community agencies is receiving grant funding through the Family and Community Safety Program. […]
The Government of Alberta introduced legislation Tuesday that would increase access to the legal system for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. If passed,
The Limitations Act currently specifies that any civil claim arising from an assault must commence within two years from when the person knows of the incident. […]
by Morinville News Staff The implementation of Calgary MLA Deborah Drever’s private member’s bill makes it easier for victims of […]
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Edmonton – A fund created from the forfeiture and sale of criminal property is now being used to provide grants to victims’ groups and crime prevention projects, the province announced Tuesday.
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By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Calgary – Three new pilot projects announced by the province will focus on supporting victims and breaking the cycle of domestic violence in high-risk families.
“Domestic violence has a devastating impact on not only the victims, but on families and communities as well,” said Minister of Justice and Attorney General Alison Redford. “We need to work together to prevent it. This goes far beyond the closed doors of a private home. It is a serious crime that affects far too many Albertans.” […]
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