Violence Prevention
Building safer, more connected communities
Preventing family violence requires more than responding when violence occurs.
The Brenda Strafford Foundation works alongside community organizations, researchers and other partners to connect practice, research and community expertise to help advance prevention and create safer futures for individuals and families.
Strategic Priority
Violence Prevention
Advance the prevention of family and community violence by strengthening systems, building capacity and advancing evidence-informed solutions.
Heart Home Network
Creating pathways to safety and stability
Through a network of programs and supports, Heart Home Network works alongside people on their journey toward safety, stability and a life free from family violence.
As a key part of The Brenda Strafford Foundation's commitment to family violence prevention, Heart Home Network provides direct support to people and families affected by violence while contributing valuable experience and community insight that helps inform broader prevention efforts.
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Impact 2030 Initiatives
Through Impact 2030, we are advancing initiatives that strengthen prevention, expand community capacity and build the evidence needed to support safer, more connected communities.
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Future Directions for Domestic Violence Prevention Programs in Calgary
BSF continues to assess emerging trends, evidence, community needs and partnership opportunities to inform our long-term approach to advancing family violence prevention in Calgary.
Brenda's House Prevention Partnership Initiative
Brenda's House has a long history of supporting Calgary families. Opened in 2008 by the Children's Cottage Society with support from The Brenda Strafford Foundation, the home provided emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness. In 2025, operations transitioned to Inn from the Cold.
Building on this legacy, BSF is exploring a new chapter for Brenda's House as a community hub focused on prevention through early intervention, education, collaboration and evidence-informed programming.
Building Safer, More Connected Communities
BSF is working to develop and support accessible, evidence-informed tools, education, partnerships and approaches that strengthen prevention and improve access to support for individuals and families affected by family violence.
Advancing Research on Domestic Violence Across the Lifespan
We are advancing research and knowledge about domestic violence across the lifespan to better understand how experiences, risks, impacts and support needs evolve over time.
Informed & Supported by CLIQ
Evidence & Innovation for Social Impact
The Dr. Barrie Strafford Centre for Learning, Innovation & Quality (CLIQ) provides research, innovation, quality improvement, performance and analytics expertise to help organizations, communities and systems turn evidence into meaningful impact.
Across our Violence Prevention initiatives, CLIQ supports research, data, evaluation and knowledge sharing to strengthen our understanding of family violence, inform prevention approaches and help translate evidence into practical solutions for communities and systems.
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