Videos that share the message #KeepFamiliesSafe

We need to recognize that family violence is happening in our community and we need to talk about how to prevent or reduce it.

Faith Communities:

These faith leaders talk about how faith communities can help keep families safe during this time of great stress and isolation.

Father Toby Collins from St. Mary’s Parish in the Region of Waterloo talks about coming together to prevent family violence during the increased stress and isolation of the pandemic. St. Mary’s Parish is part of Interfaith Grand River. Is your faith community having this conversation? #KeepFamiliesSafe

Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Reaching out to help builds healthy communities and helps #KeepFamiliesSafe in Waterloo region. Pastor Eleanor Epp-Stobbe is the pastor at Breslau Mennonite Church, part of Interfaith Grand River. Is your faith community having this conversation? #KeepFamiliesSafe

Members of our Community:

Sonia Dennis, Director of Equity and Community Based Child Welfare; Family & Children’s Services of Waterloo Region talks about preventing family violence particularly through the stress and isolation of Covid-19. #KeepFamiliesSafe. Help us get the message out.

North Dumfries Mayor Sue Foxton shares her thoughts on how the community can help prevent family violence during the uncertainty and isolation of the pandemic.

Dads:

These friends of crime prevention helped launch the #KeepFamiliesSafe campaign on Father’s Day by sharing tips on how to address the stress of parenting in a pandemic, how to get help and how to help others.