ARCHIVED - Aboriginal Women and Family Violence

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Methodology
• Key Findings
  • Recommendations
• Detailed Findings
  • Male Violence against Aboriginal Women
    • Incidence and Severity of Violence against Women in Aboriginal Communities
    • The Victims and the Perpetrators: Common Characteristics
    • Drivers for Male Violence against Aboriginal Women
  • The Impact of Male Violence against Aboriginal Women
    • When Violence Occurs
    • Barriers to Reporting Violence
    • The Impact on Women
    • The Impact on Family Members
    • The Impact on the Perpetrator
  • Existing Resources
    • For Victims and Their Children
    • For the Perpetrator
    • Information on Support Resources
    • Funding and Management of Resources for Aboriginal Women
    • Gaps and Problems in Resources
    • Suggested Ways to Increase Reporting and Access to Services
• Implications