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These publications produced by the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) provide information on the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights providing tools and information for survivors of crime and those who support them...

Available in:
English, français (français)
Produced In:
2016
Format:
Web

This resource describes the Family Court Support Workers program that provides assistance and support to survivors of domestic violence who are involved with the family court system in Ontario. Note: this program...

Available in:
English
Produced In:
2016
Format:
Web

This Guide from the Ontario Court of Justice provides accused persons with  general information about criminal trials. 

Available in:
English
Produced In:
2012
Format:
Booklet/PDF

This study conducted by the Woman Abuse Council of Toronto examines why abuse victims are sometimes charged and looks at the impact of mandatory charge policies from the police and related criminal justice practices. 

Available in:
English
Produced In:
2005
Format:
Web

This resource provides information on shared custody including information on arrangements parents need to make regarding where children will live and how and much time they will spend with their parents or caregivers. This resource also includes...

Available in:
English
Produced In:
2015
Format:
Web

This resource describes what child abuse is, the facts about child abuse in Canada and its impact, signs of abuse, and where to turn for help.

Available in:
English, français (français)
Produced In:
2012
Format:
Web

This resource from the Department of Justice Canada is aimed at parents who are facing a situation of parnter abuse or family violence. It provides information on how to plan for the safety of children and includes the following areas:

  • If...
Available in:
English, français (français)
Produced In:
2016
Format:
Web

This resource provides information on regulations that have been put in place that affect some spouses or partners being sponsored to reside in Canada. 

Available in:
English, français (français)
Produced In:
2014
Format:
Web

This information is for women who have survived crimes like sexual assault (rape or any other unwanted sex acts, like touching or grabbing), assault (hitting, beating, etc.), the threat of assault, or criminal harassment (stalking).

Available in:
English
Produced In:
2012
Format:
Web

Most women, friends and family know something is wrong and that the relationship is unhealthy but have not identified it as abusive or recognized the potential safety risk. Regardless of whether there is physical assault or not, there may be a safety...

Available in:
English
Produced In:
2011
Format:
Web

This resource lists the legal options available when reporting domestic abuse, including:

  • identifying an abusive relationship
  • how to make a safety plan
  • how to make an emotional safety plan
  • how to protect...
Available in:
English
Produced In:
2015
Format:
Web

The resouce lists the many warning signs of an abuser, including financial, emotional, and physical abuse.

Available in:
English
Produced In:
2011
Format:
Web

This resource helps define and identify partner violence and abuse, the common causes of partner abuse, and what people can do to stop abuse from happening.

Available in:
English, français (français)
Produced In:
2012
Format:
Booklet/PDF, Web

This guide is intended to help people in abusive relationships to plan a safety plan. It covers the following topic areas:

  1. Do your research
  2. Decide how you can leave quickly-or stay safely
  3. Talk to your children
  4. Gather...
Available in:
English, français (français)
Produced In:
2014
Format:
Web

Survivors of sexual harassment and violence in the workplace and in other specific social settings (for example, in schools, at your doctor’s office, on campus) have the right to protection under Ontario’s ...

Available in:
English, français (français)
Produced In:
2016
Format:
Booklet/PDF

Recorded on May 30, 2016 - In support of National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week from May 29 to June 4 2016, this webinar examines...

Available in:
English
Produced by:
Victim Justice Network
Produced In:
2016
Format:
Webinar

Recorded on May 27, 2016 - For women survivors of sexual violence, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) can be a...

Available in:
English
Produced by:
METRAC
Produced In:
2016
Format:
Webinar

On June 10, 2016, the Protecting Employees' Tips Act, 2015 will come into force amending the ...

Available in:
English, français (français)
Produced In:
2016
Format:
Web

This booklet explains the legal services that Legal Aid Ontario provides to people with low incomes. It includes a directory of the community legal clinics and specialty legal clinics in Ontario.

Available in:
English, français (français)
Produced In:
2017
Format:
Booklet/PDF, Web

The Online Training Initiative to Address Human Trafficking is a free online training program which includes resources, tools and tips to assist service providers working with survivors of human trafficking...

Available in:
English, français (français)
Produced In:
2016
Format:
Web