Partner abuse, or spousal abuse, can involve physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. It can be committed by a spouse or ex-spouse, a current or former common-law partner, a current or former girlfriend or boyfriend, or a person in a dating relationship.
Abuse and Family Violence – Partner abuse
This handbook provides information on many legal issues faced by women who are abused by their partners. It includes information on making a safety plan, preparing to leave, the criminal process and trial, a woman's rights under family law, protection...
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English, French (français)
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2013
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Booklet/PDFRecorded on February 21, 2013 - One of the series on Family Law Education for Women (FLEW), this webinar discusses the V/WAP program to support victims and witnesses going through the criminal court process. Carol Nicholson, a Victim/Witness Support...
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EnglishThis online tool was created to help women learn about their economic rights when entering and leaving common law relationships or marriages. It includes information about different legal definitions of spouse in Ontario, spousal and child support,...
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English, French (français)Produced by:
National Association of Women and the Law
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2012
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Audio, Booklet/PDF, WebThis webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series looks at a variety of ways to settle issues about children, property, and support, when a woman ends the relationship with her partner. What are the pros and cons of mediation,...
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EnglishThe resources on this page deal with domestic violence when it extends outside the home and spills over into the workplace. Although they refer to British Columbia health and safety regulations and link to B.C. organizations, these resources may be...
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EnglishThis fact sheet describes mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration and how they can be used to resolve issues when a relationship breaks down. It also explains why these methods of dispute resolution are not a good choice for women who are...
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EnglishThis fact sheet answers questions on stalking, charges for criminal harassment, restraining orders, and legal bullying. It also has tips for getting restraining orders enforced and dealing with access issues.
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EnglishThis webinar reviews basic immigration terms and pointers for women who are not Canadian citizens and whose status may be affected by their partner and the breakdown of their relationship. It covers understanding immigration status, getting control of...
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EnglishThis webinar, designed for community workers who support women who have been abused, looks at what evidence is important to present at family court, where to find it, and how to present it.
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EnglishThis website is intended to provide access to resources, trainings, websites, and documents on the issue of violence against newcomer women from initiatives all across Canada. The site will be contributed to and consulted by lawyers, women's rights...
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English, French (français)This fact sheet, part of the Live Safe -- End Abuse series, about relationship abuse (domestic violence) describes what newcomers (immigrants) to Canada can do if abused by their sponsors and when leaving an abusive relationship. It also describes...
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EnglishThis web site has information in question and answer form on topics such as finding a lawyer, tickets and fines, lawsuits and disputes, family and criminal law, human rights, and wills and estates. There is a toll-free number people can call to get...
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English, French (français)This webinar, presented by Jean Lash and Heather Neufeld of South Ottawa Community Legal Services, is Part I of a two-part review of issues related to sponsorship breakdown and domestic violence. Prepared for community service providers, it looks at...
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EnglishThis webinar, presented by Jean Lash and Heather Neufeld of South Ottawa Community Legal Services, is Part II of a two-part review of issues related to sponsorship breakdown and domestic violence. Prepared for community service providers, it covers...
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EnglishThis booklet deals with stalking, assault, and sexual assault. It explains that these kinds of abuse are against the law in Canada and describes how the law can help women who experience this kind of abuse. There is information on restraining orders,...
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English, French (français), Arabic (عربي ), Chinese (中文), Farsi/Persian (پارسی ), Korean (한국어/조선말), Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), Russian (русский ), Somali (Afsoomaali), Spanish (español), Tamil (தமிழ்), Urdu (اردو)This booklet about family law in Ontario contains information about laws that may affect families that are separating. It covers marriage, living together, separating, and getting a divorce. It explains legal rights and obligations related to the care...
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English, French (français), Arabic (عربي ), Chinese (中文), Somali (Afsoomaali), Spanish (español), Tamil (தமிழ்), Urdu (اردو)This booklet has information for anyone who is experiencing abuse in a relationship or in a family. It discusses Canadian law, what people's rights are, and what kind of help is available.
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English, French (français)This fact sheet contains plain language explanations of criminal charges commonly used in cases of violence against women: assault, assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm, aggravated assault, criminal harassment, forcible confinement, sexual...
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EnglishThis is a directory of legal resources, information and referral services for service providers and families who need information about family law and courts in Ontario. Topics include family law services at Ontario courts, family violence resources,...
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English, French (français)
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2009
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Booklet/PDFDesigned for both frontline service providers and women involved in family court proceedings, this handbook highlights the issues facing women who are considering mediation as a means of resolving their family law disputes, particularly in the context...
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