In these dire times the future of European Americans to progress as a nation of people inside the U.S. cannot afford more problems than what we already face. Family life lies at the core of the wellbeing of our Folk. The two-parent European-American family is under assault from values portrayed in media, legal structures of divorce, feminist legislation, unrealistic expectations and economic reductionism just to name a few.–Ed.
Male violence against women is a serious issue in our homes, communities and workplaces, yet there is still a lack of acknowledgment and ownership of this crime. The subject is still very much taboo and although the severity of it in this province is alarming, to say the least, it is still very much a silent issue.
Government’s response to violence in the province is the Violence Prevention Initiative. This six-year, 12-million dollar strategy is ensuring that we have the tools to help communities and agencies work towards the elimination of violence.
The implementation of violence prevention public awareness and education campaigns is a priority of the Violence Prevention Initiative and through this it is our goal to increase awareness and attitudinal change in order to prevent violence against those most at risk in our society.This site will be useful to men in the general public, women who may be victims of violence, youth, community and government workers, students, and anyone interested in preventing male violence against women.