Harm exists behind everyday moments.
Gender-based violence (GBV) happens in
our community, too.
The #lookcloserhere campaign is designed to raise awareness about GBV in the Tri-Municipal Region (Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County), help citizens recognize the signs of GBV, and offer tools and resources for community partners and members.
According to Parkland RCMP (serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County), between 2020 and 2024, they saw an
81% increase
in intimate partner violence-related calls.
Alberta has the third-highest rate of self-reported spousal violence in Canada.
In Alberta, 2 in 3 females and 1 in 3 males have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime.
Alberta has the third-highest rate of gender-related homicides in Canada.
(source: Government of Alberta)
GBV often begins quietly through control, fear, or isolation. It doesn’t always leve marks, but it leaves weight.
When violence hides behind everyday routines, it’s easy to miss. Looking closer is how communities protect one another.
Learn what to look for and how to support someone safely.
