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
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
-Gloria Froese, Crown Prosecutor, Office of the Chief Crown Prosecutor and 2006 Selinger Award recipient
