Premier Dennis King issued the following statement recognizing International Day of Families: “Families play an important role in defining who we are as people. They are the heartbeat of our communities, and they have the important responsibility of guiding our children and...
Family Violence Prevention Week is a reminder that violence and abuse are never acceptable in any relationship. Communities across Prince Edward Island are marking the week - February 12 to 18 - by holding walks of silence, information presentations, and family activities to help...
Family Violence Prevention Week is May 13-19 and this year’s theme is Strong Beginnings: Resiliency in the Early Years. Communities and organizations across the Island will hold events throughout the week to engage people in conversation about family violence prevention, spread...
On Wear Purple Day and during Family Violence Prevention Week (May 13-19), Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, reaffirmed the province's dedication to preventing family violence and supporting those affected. This year's theme, Strong Beginnings: Resiliency in the...
A new handbook will help the provincial government recognize and respond to employees affected by family violence. The handbook, Guidelines for Addressing Family Violence and the Workplace, will help managers and supervisors recognize the signs of family violence and provide...
The Premier’s Action Committee (PAC) on Family Violence has appointed Danya O’Malley as chair for a three-year term. Danya O’Malley serves as the executive director of Family Violence Prevention Services and is the 2021 Chair of Family Violence Prevention Week. A registered...
All Islanders are invited to participate in Family Violence Prevention Week May 9-15 to raise awareness and learn more about how to help prevent family violence. This year’s theme is the Impact of Family Violence on Children and Youth. The impact on children is immense and can...
All Islanders are invited to participate in Family Violence Prevention Week February 14-20 to raise awareness and learn more about how to help prevent family violence. This year’s theme is Connecting Differently. Staying connected with family, friends and neighbours has been...
The Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island has issued the following statement on Family Literacy Day: The social fabric of our province has always been unique and much of that is because of our culture of sharing stories through reading and writing about the past and...
Government and community organizations will receive a funding boost to support Islanders most in need of financial help as part of the $20 million dollar support package announced earlier this week. Islanders receiving benefits through social assistance or assured income will...