IN THE MEDIA 

HomeFront on Alberta Primetime - February 2, 2010 

HomeFront was pleased to be asked to join a panel discussion with Susan Taylor from Alberta Child and Youth Services and A/St. Sgt Patty McCallum of the Calgary Police Service to discuss the issue of family violence and how Calgary and the Province are responding to what appears to be a recent escalation in domestic violence.

To view the interview on Alberta Primetime please click here.

Announcing the Domestic Conflict Response Team 

Together, the Calgary Child and Family Services Authority, the Calgary Police Service and HomeFront have created the Domestic Conflict and Response Team (DCRT) - a seamless integrated response interrupting patterns of abuse and violence in families through quick and compassionate action.

On December 4, 2009, the three major partners officially launched the DCRT through a press conference and announce the $1.5 million funding over three years from the Safe Communities Innovation Fund (SCIF) through the support of the Alberta government. Click on the links below to read, watch and hear the news coverage on this exciting project.

Calgary Herald:Special Calgary police squad to target family violence    

Calgary Sun:Province battles domestic violence 

CTV:New pilot project targets domestic violence 

CBC News:Family violence intervention funded 

Metro News:Alberta government to spend $1.5 million on domestic violence program  

660 News:Fight against domestic violence in Calgary gets a financial push

Calgary Herald Two-Part Series

The Calgary Herald’s in-depth, two-part series about domestic violence in the city presented domestic violence as a serious and pressing issue in Calgary that is demanding a response. The series concluded with a focus on HomeFront’s collaborative approach and success within the justice system. The day after the event, the Calgary Herald also ran an article about the gala's success.

Boom creates ‘perfect storm’ of domestic violence in Calgary

Homefront’s carrot-and-stick approach helps justice system 

Fundraiser hits $1 million   

Thank you to The Calgary Herald for their support towards ending domestic violence in Calgary.

For more information contact,
Erin Lillywhite, Communications Manager
206-2100 ext. 225