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.
- Hosted by Family Violence Prevention Services followed by light refreshments.
- Charlottetown, Rochford Square at 12:00 pm
- Hosted by Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention followed by music and light refreshments. All are welcome!
- Hosted by 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
- Coffee Break at 10:00 - 10:30 am at the Provincial Administration Buildings to launch Family Violence Prevention Week.
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.
- 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.
Week-Long Events
- Public Library Services
- Donation of several books on intergenerational resilience from the Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention.
- Posters and videos
