Family Violence Prevention Week – February 14th-20th, 2021

Businesses and employers have a role to play in ending family violence. Educators need to talk to their students about domestic violence, and bring awareness to Family Violence Prevention Week. Friends and family can recognize the signs of abuse in a neighbour, friend, family member or co-worker.

To learn more about the Domestic Violence Leave under the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code, check out this free online public education course!

If you witness or suspect abuse or neglect of a child, it is mandatory to report this by calling 1-866-922-2434.

If a loved one is experiencing Domestic Violence, they might not want to talk about it. Be patient. Let them know you’re here for them and there are resources in the community to help, when they are ready.
Third Place Transition House: 902-893-3232
Millbrook Family Healing Centre: 902-893-8483
Colchester Sexual Assault Centre: 902-897-4366
If you witness or suspect abuse or neglect of a child, it is mandatory to report this by calling 1-866-922-2434.

The Domestic Violence Court Program is a specialty court that was first piloted in Provincial Court in Sydney, Cape Breton in 2012. The program is now permanent in Sydney and was expanded to the Halifax Regional Municipality in February 2018.
For more information about the Domestic Violence Court Program, visit here