Domestic Abuse

  • What is domestic abuse?

    Abuse means that someone hurts you or treats you badly. Domestic abuse means that the person who hurts you is a family member or romantic partner (such as your spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend). The abuser can be male or female.

  • 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 means that a parent or caregiver hurts a child or does not protect a child.

  • 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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