Calgary Police Service recognizes Family Violence Prevention Month
We are inviting all Calgarians to join our members in recognizing November as Family Violence Prevention Month.
Domestic violence continues to be a problem across Canada and unfortunately this year, Calgary is on pace to have more incidents than in any of the last five years.
Our Domestic Conflict Unit works proactively to not only investigate domestic violence offences, but also to work with partner agencies, track trends, facilitate community discussion, advocate for social supports, conduct risk assessments, monitor high-risk offenders and prevent further harm by targeting offenders.
We continue to encourage victims who feel trapped in a violent relationship to reach out to police for help.
“Exiting an abusive relationship can be incredibly difficult – and as the statistics show, it can also be incredibly dangerous,” says Staff Sgt. Glenn Andruschuk with the Domestic Conflict Unit. “Today, we are encouraging victims of domestic violence to reach out if they need help.”
“When I escaped a violent domestic relationship, my first call was to the Calgary Police,” says Candace, a survivor of domestic abuse. “I will never forget the compassion and care given when I had to give my statement. Because of their kindness, I am still here today.”
Our Domestic Violence Review and Assignment Team (DVRAT) is one of a kind in Canada.
DVRAT reads all domestic files and uses their structured professional judgement to triage the calls by identifying high-risk files.
We are also part of the High Risk Management Initiative with several community groups who identify the most high-risk offenders in the community; we work together to monitor and manage them through engagement, suppression and enforcement.
Our Service also works closely with organizations such as Fear is Not Love, which provides support to people escaping domestic violence, as well as Men&, which offers resources to men who are struggling and may be contemplating violence.
Family violence doesn’t discriminate – it affects all demographics. All genders, all ethnicities and all socio-economic backgrounds.
It’s our responsibility as a police service and as a community to stop it before it starts – prevention is intervention.
KEY STATISTICS:
Domestic Violence Incidents:
- 2025 Total (Jan–Sep): 3,592
- 5-Year Average (Jan–Sep): 3,163
Domestic Conflict Incidents:
- 2025 Total (Jan–Sep): 14,616
- 5-Year Average (Jan–Sep): 14,193
Combined DV/DR Total:
- 2025 Total (Jan–Sep): 18,208
- 5-Year Average (Jan–Sep): 17,356
*These numbers do not include children (under the age of 18) or seniors (over the age of 65)
Key Facts:
· The number of male victims has risen each of the last three years (2023, 2024, 2025), and is on pace to exceed the five-year average. However, males still represent less than a third of victims.
· An increasing number of incidents of domestic violence appear to be happening after a relationship ends.
· The majority of victims are between the ages of 25 and 44.
Resources:
Calgarians experiencing abuse or violence in an intimate or family relationship are always encouraged to reach out for help. There are countless agencies ready to offer support that can be contacted by calling 211.
· The Domestic Violence and Abuse Helpline is available 24/7 at 403-234-SAFE (7233).
· FearIsNotLove co-ordinates the Men& program offering a variety of resources for men available by calling 1-833-327-MENS (6367).
· Calgarians can also call the Government of Alberta’s Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 which is available 24/7 and in more than 170 languages from anywhere in Alberta. If phone calls are not available to you, we encourage you to use the Alberta Safety Chat Line, which is available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. MST in English.
· Victims of domestic violence can also contact the Calgary Police Service anytime by calling the non-emergency line at 403-266-1234, or 9-1-1 if you are in immediate danger.