Family Violence Prevention Week 

May 11 to 17, 2026

The Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention (PAC) encourages Island municipalities and community organizations to play an active role in Family Violence Prevention Week, which will take place May 11-17, 2026.  

Family Violence Prevention Week highlights PAC’s vision of a society where everyone is safe, respected and valued and where people have opportunities to reach their full potential while contributing to the overall well-being of families and communities. The theme for Family Violence Prevention Week 2026 is "Supporting Intergenerational Resilience in Our Communities."

Please note that updated information will be posted closer to Family Violence Prevention Week. We encourage you to check back for the latest details!

2026 Schedule

Walks in Silence

Wednesday, May 13

  • Montague, Families First Resource Centre at 11:30 am 
    • Hosted by Family Violence Prevention Services followed by light refreshments. 
       
  • Charlottetown, Rochford Square at 12:00 pm
    • Hosted by the Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention followed by music and light refreshments. All are welcome! 
       
  • Mill River, Curling Club at 5:30 pm 
    • Co-hosted by Go West PEI and Family Violence Prevention Services the event will begin with light refreshments followed by the walk. 

Thursday, May 14

  • Summerside, HQ Gazebo (263 Heather Moyse Drive) at 11:45 am
    • Hosted by Family Violence Prevention Services followed by guest speakers and light refreshments. All are welcome!

Events & Activities

Monday, May 11 

  • Intergenerational Evening of Entertainment 
    • Hosted by the Town of O'Leary in partnership with Family Violence Prevention Services & the Sunshine Seniors Group on May 11, 2026, beginning at 6:30 pm at the O'Leary Community Complex. All are welcome to participate in an evening of live music and entertainment. Children and youth under the age of 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. 

Tuesday, May 12

  • Virtual Lunch & Learn on Resiliency  
    • Hosted by Family Violence Prevention Services on May 12, 2026, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Join social workers Danya O'Malley and Teresa Clarke for a virtual lunch and learn on how to stay resilient in these difficult times. To register, please complete the form.  
       
  • Intergenerational Game Night
    • Hosted by the Town of Tignish in partnership with Family Violence Prevention Services on May 12, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, location at the Town Hall Boardroom. All are welcome to gather for an evening of games and light refreshments. Children and youth under 14 years of age must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
       
  • Reading Evening 
    • Hosted by the Rural Municipality of Tyne Valley in partnership with Family Violence Prevention Services on May 12, 2026, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Tyne Valley Library. This event will bring grandparents will be reading to children (0-6 years of age) focusing on the topic of happiness and resiliency. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Wednesday, May 13

  • Wear Purple Day 
    • Islanders are encouraged to wear purple to raise awareness of the campaign, to remember victims of violence and their families and to demonstrate that violence in any relationship is not acceptable.
       
  • Blanket Making for Family Violence Prevention 
    • Hosted by the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park on May 13, 2026, beginning at 10:15 am at the Milton Community Hall. Members of the public are invited to participate in making knotted blankets for Anderson House.

Thursday, May 14

  • Coffee Break with a Purpose 
    • Hosted by the Chairs Circle on Gender Equality on May 14, 2026, from 10:30 - 11:30 am at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. This event will bring together women leaders who care about gender equality to collaborate and learn more about family violence prevention. 
       
  • "Breaking the Silence: Engaging Men & Boys in Ending Family Violence" Lunch & Learn
    • Co-hosted by PEERS Alliance and New African Canadians (NAC). 
       
  • Intergenerational Game Night
    • Hosted by the Town of Alberton in partnership with Family Violence Prevention Services on May 14, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Alberton Town Hall. All are welcome to gather for an evening of games and light refreshments. Children and youth under 14 years of age must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

Friday, May 15 

  • Friendship Dance 
    • Hosted by the Rural Municipality of Crapaud on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Crapaud Hall. All generations are welcome! 

Saturday, May 16

  • Canoe Cove Perennial Plant Sale
    • Hosted by the Canoe Cove Community Association on May 16, 2026, from 9:00 - 12:00 pm at Lloyd Inman Memorial Park (Canoe Cove Beach). Members of the public are invited to attend this annual event and learn more about family violence prevention. 

Sunday, May 17 

  • Loaves and Fishes Nourishment and Community Outreach 
    • A display or handouts of family violence resources will be available at the Summerside Community Church on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 12:30 - 2:00 pm. 

Resources 

  • Resource Packages
    • Organizations and individuals can request resource packages to support Family Violence Prevention Week. Resources include copies of educational and promotional materials such as posters, purple ribbons, stickers, and brochures. To order resources for your event, please complete the online order form or complete the pdf form and submit by email to pac@gov.pe.ca   
       
  • Public Library Services 
    • Donation of several books on intergenerational resilience from the Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention. 
       
  • Downloadable Posters