Description

This strategy identified priorities and actions for addressing family violence on PEI over the period 2015-2020. Key aspects of the strategy that aimed to facilitate cultural safety and humility included: 1) a social determinants of health approach to addressing family violence; 2) promotion of the TRC’s recommendation for professional development and training for public servants on the history of Indigenous Peoples, including intercultural competency training, human rights, and anti-racism; 3) increased engagement with Indigenous Peoples; 4) strong coordination among community, government, and police towards ending family violence; 5) trauma-informed, culturally sensitive service delivery; and 6) a wide range of services in the community that address families’ and individuals’ complex needs.

Link to Resource

Strategies for Addressing Family Violence in Prince Edward Island.