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Aboriginal Women and Family Violence (FVPU)
by the Public Health Agency of Canada

This report is a condensed version of a research report, prepared by the Ipsos-Reid research firm for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, on the attitudes and opinions of Aboriginal women, and the professionals who work with them, on intimate partner violence against women. It includes a discussion of the causes and consequences of male violence against women in Aboriginal communities, and of sources of support, resource gaps and recommendations. The report is intended, primarily, for organizations providing assistance to Aboriginal women who have experienced violence. 2008, 39 p. HP20-10-2008E

Abuse in Same-Sex and LGBTQ Relationships – Booklet (PDF document)
Government of Alberta, Children and Youth Services

This booklet provides information about abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, trans-identified, two spirited and queer relationships: what is abuse, what you can do, and where to get help. A two-page Information Sheet is also available. October 2006, 15 p.

Abuse is wrong (FVPU)
by Justice Canada

This booklet is for anyone who is suffering from abuse in a relationship or in a family. It provides information on many aspects of family violence, including:

• the types of abuse or violence that can occur in families,
• laws and other ways family violence is dealt with in Canada,
• how to seek help, and
• what people can expect when they seek help.  2009, 28 p. J2-351-2009E

Abuse is wrong in any language (FVPU)

by Justice Canada

This booklet is intended for women who are new to Canada and may be experiencing family violence. The booklet contains information about Canadian law, women's rights, and where to go for help. Various types of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) are described. Safety tips for women who have children are offered. An English and French poster is available as a companion piece. This publication is available in 16 languages on the Department of Justice Website. 2006, 19 p.

Breaking the Links Between Poverty and Violence against Women: A Resource Guide (FVPU) by Jane Gurr, Michelle Pajot, David Nobbs, Louise Mailloux and Diane Archambault This updated Resource Guide was created to support the efforts of women's groups, community organizations and service agencies to support low-income women experiencing violence. It includes a discussion, with concrete examples, of different types of strategies and initiatives that exist to support women dealing with poverty and violence; a list of the common approaches that guide this work; a series of relevant fact sheets/statistical summaries; and a list of recommended resources. 2008, 45 p. HP20-14-2008E

Canada's Treatment Programs for Men Who Abuse Their Partners (FVPU)
by the Stop Family Violence

This 2008 directory lists treatment programs across Canada, grouped by province and territory. A brief description of their services and current contact information is provided for each organization. Where applicable, the description indicates referral requirements, relevant fees, and whether services are available in English, French, or another language. 2008, 49 p. HP20-7-2008

Criminal and Family Law
Family Law Education For Women (FLEW)

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. It includes information on restraining orders, exclusive possession of the family home, terms of release and peace bonds. 2008, 12 p. (Available in French, Arabic (PDF document), Simplified Chinese (PDF document), Traditional Chinese (PDF document), Farsi (PDF document), Spanish (PDF document), Tamil (PDF document) and Urdu (PDF document))

Criminal Harassment: Stalking - It's Not Love (FVPU)
by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

This pamphlet provides useful information on criminal harassment, more commonly known as stalking. It outlines safety tips for victims, describes the different types of stalkers and lists key facts on stalking.

Dating Violence - Say NO! What is Dating Violence (FVPU)
by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

This pamphlet identifies warning signs of dating violence and how to get help. The pamphlet also outlines suggestions for helping someone who is being abused.

The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children: Where does it Hurt? (FVPU)
by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

This pamphlet provides an introduction to issues related to child abuse and highlights research on child abuse and neglect. It discusses the impact of family violence on children and includes strategies for sensitive intervention, in addition to useful contacts for individuals requiring further information.

Family Law Issues for Immigrant, Refugee and Non-Status Women
Family Law Education for Women

This booklet provides information on immigration and family law issues that a woman may face when a relationship with a partner ends. There are sections on immigration status, abuse, moving with children, traveling with the children, preventing child abduction and collecting support from someone living outside Ontario. 2008, 12 p. (Available in French, Arabic (PDF Document), Simplified Chinese (PDF document), Traditional Chinese (PDF document), Somali (PDF document), Spanish (PDF document), Tamil (PDF document), and Urdu (PDF document))

Identifying and Responding to Intimate Partner Violence against Women (PDF document)
By Nadine Wathen & Harriet MacMillan

This research brief provides information on the identification of exposure to intimate partner violence, interventions for intimate partner violence, policy and practice implications on best practices and current gaps in research. 2010, 3 p.

Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) This fact sheet covers topics for women who have permanent resident status and women who don't, including women who have applied for permanent residence, refugee claimants and live-in caregivers. It includes information about applying for permanent resident status on humanitarian and compassionate grounds and how to find legal help and other support. January 2009, 8 p. (Available in French)

Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse -- It can be stopped by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police This pamphlet presents a general introduction to the issue of spousal and partner abuse in Canada. It provides a brief description of the different forms of abuse; discusses the RCMP’s role and responsibilities; outlines risk factors for perpetrators and victims; and highlights research related to spousal and partner abuse. This pamphlet also offers suggestions on what individuals (victims, perpetrators, witnesses and the community) can do and what resources and services they can access for help.

Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol (FVPU)
by the World Health Organization and John Moores University, Centre for Public Health

This fact sheet details what is known about the role of alcohol in shaping the extent and impact of intimate partner violence, factors that increase the risk of becoming a victim or perpetrator, and the role of public health in prevention. H72-01-11E

Little Eyes, Little Ears -- How Violence Against a Mother Shapes Children As They Grow (FVPU)
by Alison Cunningham and Linda Baker, Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System

Topics addressed in this resource include what children might feel, think and do during violent incidents against their mothers, roles they might adopt, strategies of coping and survival, and how violence may be experienced by children from infancy to adolescence. It contains information for professionals and volunteers working with children and women about supporting women as parents and responding to child disclosures. 2007, 44 p. H72-3-1E

Residents of Canada’s shelters for abused women, 2008 (Juristat Article) (FVPU)
by Julie Sauvé and Mike Burns

This article was produced by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics under the Federal Family Violence Initiative and presents the results of the biennial Transition Home Survey. It focuses on the residents of shelters that assist female victims of violence and their children. The characteristics of women residing in shelters on April 16, 2008 are presented, as are the reasons that led them to seek such support services, and the types of shelters they sought to escape the abuse. Departures from shelters and re-admissions are also examined. May 2009, 21 p. 85-002-XE

Stalking is a Crime Called Criminal Harassment
Department of Justice Canada

This document explains what types of behaviour counts as criminal harassment and what victims can do to better protect themselves. 2003, 20 p. (Available in French, Mandarin, Punjabi and Spanish)

Transition Houses and Shelters for Abused Women in Canada (FVPU)
by the Stop Family Violence

This 2008 directory lists Canadian programs and services grouped by province and territory. A brief description of the type of facility or service (e.g. transition housing, second stage housing, other) as well as contact and fee information are provided for each facility. Where possible, the description indicates other information, such as whether the facility can accommodate women with special needs and/or children and whether services are available in English and/or French. 2008, 109 p. HP20-9-2008

Violence in Dating Relationships - Overview Paper (FVPU)
by Katharine D. Kelly, PhD

As an update of the Dating Violence Overview Paper (1995), this paper highlights recent evidence-based research related to dating violence. The paper outlines the extent of dating violence, what contributes to dating violence, young people and dating violence, the health impacts of dating violence, and prevention and early intervention. A checklist of attitudes and behaviours that research has associated with dating violence is also provided. The paper concludes with a list of references, resources and contact information for individuals requiring more information. 2006, 18 p. HP20-3-2006E

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