Overview
Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is a behaviour that occurs in an intimate relationship. It can include violence, threats of violence, or elements of emotional and psychological abuse.
It can affect anyone of any age, gender, sexual orientation, and regardless of the length of time of the relationship. It may be a spouse, common-law partner, ex-partner, or even a new dating partner. It can be one single act, or a recurring behaviour.
Warning signs that someone may be experiencing intimate partner violence could include:
- withdrawing behaviour;
- not speaking up for themselves, especially when their partner is around;
- change in behaviour at work or school performance;
- increase in drug or alcohol use;
- unexplained bruises or injuries;
- controlling behaviour from the partner, such as monitoring where they are, who they see, and who they text or talk to.
If you or someone you love is experiencing intimate partner violence, you are not alone. Asking for help can be the first step in ending the cycle of violence.
Camrose Police Service, Trauma and Crime Support Services (TCSS) are here to help.
TCSS play a vital role in helping survivors find safety and healing. They work closely with police and community partners to provide crisis response, emotional support, information and referrals to counseling, shelter and legal resources. Their work ensures that those impacted by family violence are not alone and that someone is there to listen, to guide and to help rebuild hope.
TCSS will be hosting a booth at the Family Violence Prevention Month event hosted by Changing Ways and Camrose Women’s Shelter Society, held on Friday, November 21from 1:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Camrose Fieldhouse.
Join us and our community partners for an afternoon of connection and learning.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available. Contact TCSS at 780-672-4570, email tcss@camrosepolice.ca or reach out to the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 (available 24/7, toll-free in Alberta) for confidential support.
Call 9-1-1 if you or someone you love is in crisis. If you are unsure or have questions, you can contact the 24-hour Domestic Abuse Crisis Line at 1-877-977-0007 to receive help or support.
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