Domestic Abuse

  • What is domestic abuse?

    Abuse means that someone hurts you mentally or physically. Domestic abuse is when a family member or romantic partner (spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend) does this.

  • What are community health centres?

    Community Health Centres (CHC) services help people in your community get health care and attend programs regardless of their life situation or financial status.

  • What do immigrants and refugees need to know about domestic abuse?

    Ontario criminal law and family law protect you against domestic abuse. If you are a permanent resident, you will not lose your status for reporting abuse or leaving an abusive relationship.

  • Where can I get help for domestic abuse?

    You can get help in an emergency, in a crisis, or anytime that you experience abuse. You can get help in many ways.

  • What is child abuse?

    Child abuse is harm that is physical, sexual or emotional inflicted on a child. Neglect is also a form of abuse.

  • What is elder abuse?

    Elder abuse is hurt or neglect of a senior (elderly) person. Often, it is done by someone who is responsible for caring for the senior person.
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  • Creating a Safety Plan

    This guide has many suggestions and ideas that an abused woman can use to create a safety plan for herself and her children.
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