General information about abuse
- What are the definitions of abuse?
- Here are some things you should know about women abuse
- What can you do if you have been abused?
- What are some of the warning signs?
- What do we know about abusers?
- Why women do not leave abusive relationships
- What are the effects of abuse on women and children?
- What to do when leaving an abusive relationship
- Escape Plan
- Safety Plan
- Women's Shelters
- Key Resources
- Introduction to Canadian Law
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Forced Confinement
- Animal or Property Abuse
- Financial Abuse
- What will the police do?
- What is an assault charge?
- Will the police always lay assault charges?
- Can you withdraw charges after they are laid?
- What type of sentence will the offender get?
- Using the Law to Keep an Abuser Away
- Protective Orders under the Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA)
- Restraining Orders
- Peace Bonds
- FAQs on Restraining Orders and Peace Bonds (frequently asked questions)
- Protection Against Family Violence Act
- What should you remember when testifying?
- Some tips if you are a witness
- If your partner is charged and you have to testify
- Preparing for the trial
- If you do not show up to testify
- If your partner does not show up in court
- How much time is involved?
- The court process
- courtroom layout
- people involved
- Abuse is wrong in any language
- Access to Justice Network (ACJNet) - search keyword "family violence"
- Creating Healthy Personal Relationships: An Information Booklet for Aboriginal Women
- Cultural Dilemma and a Plea for Justice: Voices of Canadian Ethnic Women
- Divorce
- Family Violence FAQs (frequently asked questions)
- Legal Aid
- Safety from Domestic Violence: A Resource Manual for Service Providers
- Shelternet
- Women's Rights For A Safer Tomorrow
- Women and the Law
- World Conference for Womens Shelters
September 2005
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