Taking Action Against Violence - Government of Newfoundland and ...
Taking Action Against Violence - Government of Newfoundland and ...
Taking Action Against Violence - Government of Newfoundland and ...
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CONTENTS<br />
Message from the Premier 2<br />
Message from the Minister 3<br />
Community Partners 4<br />
Overview 5<br />
Accomplishments 6<br />
Policy Considerations 7<br />
Definition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Violence</strong> 7<br />
Current Status 8<br />
Setting the Contex 8<br />
What We Heard 10<br />
<strong>Government</strong>'s Response - <strong>Violence</strong> Prevention Initiative 14<br />
Guiding Principles 14<br />
Target Populations 15<br />
Vision 15<br />
Mission 15<br />
M<strong>and</strong>ate 15<br />
Partners 15<br />
<strong>Action</strong> Plan - <strong>Taking</strong> <strong>Action</strong> Agaist <strong>Violence</strong> 17<br />
Strategic Priority 1: Increasing Awareness <strong>and</strong> Attitudinal Change 17<br />
Strategic Priority 2: Increasing Community Participation 20<br />
Strategic Priority 3: Improving Legislation, Policy, Programs, Services, Information <strong>and</strong> Facilities 21<br />
Strategic Priority 4: Supporting Aboriginal Women <strong>and</strong> Children 25<br />
Strategic Priority 5: Enhancing Research <strong>and</strong> Development 27<br />
Strategic Priority 6: Improving Leadership, Coordination <strong>and</strong> Accountability 28<br />
Appendicies 31<br />
Appendix A: Community Consultations <strong>and</strong> Forum Summary Report 32<br />
Appendix B: Target Populations Background 34
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