The federal government is trying to crack down on family violence, with this latest effort coming in the form of a $750,000 contribution to various community programs throughout B.C.

One of the agencies that received a chunk of this funding was Abbotsford’s Archway Community Services for its Abby Dads program.

This support service aims to help dads achieve healthier relationships with their loved ones and better process their emotions through things like support meetings and other drop-in activities.

Domestic abuse continues to be a major problem in Canada, with the rate of family violence rising each year since 2016.

According to Statistics Canada, there were approximately 350 victims of family violence per every 100,000 Canadians in 2023, which is a significant jump from the 2016 rat

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