Assault and criminal harassment includes stalking, sexual assault, and physical assault. These are offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and may include threats or acts of non-consensual force, violence, bodily harm, or willful destruction of personal property.
Criminal Law – Assault and criminal harassment
Resources: Assault and criminal harassment
This website has been created to help anyone involved in an Internet exploitation or "sexting" incident. It looks at:
- Steps you can take when your picture/video is being shared among peers
- Practical steps you can take to get your...
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English, French/français (français)This blog post creates a scenario in which a young woman is being sexually harassed by her teacher. It discusses what she can do about it, what her legal rights are, what Criminal Code offenses are involved, and what consent means. It lists...
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EnglishA post on the Justice for Children and Youth blog concerns the use of phones, the internet, and other technologies by bullies to mock, intimidate, or terrorize their victims. It looks at the social consequences for victims and the legal consequences...
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EnglishThis webinar is designed for community workers who support women who have experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or criminal harassment, and are involved...
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EnglishThis resource has general information about the law on physical punishment in Canada. It includes phone numbers and websites where children and parents may go for further help.
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EnglishThis zine, prepared for a youth audience, has articles and information on topics related to bullying and the law, presented with comics and other graphics.
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EnglishRecorded on May 31, 2012. This webinar looks at the legal process when criminal charges are laid in a domestic dispute. It covers the complete process, from police involvement to the resolution of the case, and what women can expect, whether they are...
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EnglishThis is a series of four info sheets on the human rights of women living with or vulnerable to HIV in Canada. The titles are:
- Women in Prison, HIV and Hepatitis C. Topics in this info sheet include Women in prison: a Canadian...
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English, French/français (français)LawFacts.ca is a website designed by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to help people find information about criminal law processes. The site includes a glossary of terms, forms and checklists, and legal information in the following topic areas:
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English, French/français (français)This website has information about sexual violence against youth, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and consent issues. It is home to What It Is., a digital game challenging sexual violence against youth. What It Is. can be...
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EnglishThis is a series of five info sheets on the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure in Canada.
1. Criminalization of HIV non-disclosure: current Canadian law
2. Prosecutions under the Criminal Code
3. Does criminalizing HIV non-...
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English, French/français (français)Under Canadian law, people living with HIV may be guilty of a crime for not disclosing their HIV-positive status before engaging in certain activities. This document has information about the current state of Canadian criminal law regarding HIV non-...
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English, French/français (français)The spring 2011 issue of the Justice for Children and Youth newsletter looks at some of the legal issues that might arise when young people attend house parties. It discusses assault, alcohol, property damage, drunk driving, drugs, and the rights of...
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EnglishIn question-and-answer format, this resource explains the criteria for getting a peace bond or a restraining order, the difference between them, how to apply for one, the conditions the court may impose on the other person, and the consequences of...
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English, French/français (français)Produced by:
Public Legal Education and Information Service - NB
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2011
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Booklet/PDFThis fact sheet deals with harassment, discrimination, and violence experienced while working at a job, the protections against them, and what to do and whom to contact if there is a problem at work.
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English, French/français (français), Arabic (عربي ), Chinese (中文), Somali (Afsoomaali), Spanish (español), Tamil (தமிழ்), Urdu (اردو)This 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 (français), Arabic (عربي ), Chinese (中文), Farsi/Persian (پارسی ), Korean (한국어/조선말), Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), Russian (русский ), Somali (Afsoomaali), Spanish (español), Tamil (தமிழ்), Urdu (اردو)The Criminal Law section of the Legal Services Society web site has publications on topics such as no-contact orders, self-representation in a criminal trial, and what to do when charged with a crime. There is also a series called "What to Do If You...
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EnglishThis web site has information about forced, non-consensual marriage, including what forced marriage is and how someone in a forced marriage can find help. There are also resources for people and service providers who are helping those in forced...
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EnglishThis brochure explores what measures the Canadian Centre for International Justice (CCIJ) can take to help survivors of genocide, torture, and other atrocities seek justice and hold perpetrators responsible for their crimes. It looks at criminal...
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English, French/français (français), Arabic (عربي ), Chinese (中文), Dari (دری ), Farsi/Persian (پارسی ), Russian (русский ), Serbian (српски), Somali (Afsoomaali), Spanish (español), Swahili (Kiswahili), Tamil (தமிழ்)This webinar, presented by Zahra Dhanani of the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC), is an overview of Bill 157, legislation that creates obligations to report and respond to serious incidents in Ontario...
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