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What you can do about family violence in your community : information sheet

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Families and community members can play a key role in preventing family violence. People impacted by family violence usually turn first to those they trust. This information sheet looks at what... More ≫

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Families and community members can play a key role in preventing family violence. People impacted by family violence usually turn first to those they trust. This information sheet looks at what communities, schools, employers and individuals can do when they become aware of anyone who might be experiencing family violence.

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Child abuse / children exposed to family violence

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This booklet contains information to help the reader understand: what is child abuse and the impact on children of child abuse and being exposed to family violence; how to recognize when a child... More ≫

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This booklet contains information to help the reader understand: what is child abuse and the impact on children of child abuse and being exposed to family violence; how to recognize when a child or young person is being abused or exposed to family violence; what you can do to help; and where to get help.

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Child abuse / children exposed to family violence : information sheet

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This information sheet summarizes information about child abuse and the children exposed to family violence. It discusses: how abuse, neglect and exposure to violence affect children; the... More ≫

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This information sheet summarizes information about child abuse and the children exposed to family violence. It discusses: how abuse, neglect and exposure to violence affect children; the different types of abuse that children may experience; clues that a child or young person may be in an abusive environment; and where to get help.

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Preventing abuse of older adults

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Most older adults get along well with their family members. But in some cases, older adults are abused by family members, caregivers or strangers. Abuse of family members happens to both older and... More ≫

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Most older adults get along well with their family members. But in some cases, older adults are abused by family members, caregivers or strangers. Abuse of family members happens to both older and younger family members. In Canadian surveys, older adults are less likely than younger people to report abuse or neglect within their family relationships. However, abuse of older adults does happen. A 1999 Statistics Canada survey indicated that about seven per cent of older Canadians have reported they have experienced some form of emotional or financial abuse in the previous five years.

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Dating abuse : information sheet

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This information sheet summarizes information about dating abuse. It presents: what happens in a healthy dating relationship, what is abuse and abuse tactics, the early warning signs and where to... More ≫

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This information sheet summarizes information about dating abuse. It presents: what happens in a healthy dating relationship, what is abuse and abuse tactics, the early warning signs and where to get help.

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Have fun and stay safe while you are dating

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This dating abuse booklet includes discusses the difference between a healthy dating relationship and an unhealthy or abusive one, and how to stay safe when dating and still have fun. It also... More ≫

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This dating abuse booklet includes discusses the difference between a healthy dating relationship and an unhealthy or abusive one, and how to stay safe when dating and still have fun. It also discusses what to do if you find yourself in an unhealthy or abusive situation, and how to tell if a friend might be in an abusive dating situation.

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Preventing abuse of older adults : information sheet

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This fact sheet summarizes information about abuse of older adults by answering the following questions: what is abuse of older adults? What are the clues that an older adult is being abused? How... More ≫

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This fact sheet summarizes information about abuse of older adults by answering the following questions: what is abuse of older adults? What are the clues that an older adult is being abused? How can we help abused older adults?

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If there’s drinking, drugs or violence at home : what youth can do : information sheet

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Many young people have to deal with tough problems. Being around adults who use alcohol or drugs, or adults who are violent, is one of the most difficult situations a young person may face. This... More ≫

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Many young people have to deal with tough problems. Being around adults who use alcohol or drugs, or adults who are violent, is one of the most difficult situations a young person may face. This information sheet presents things you can do to protect yourself.

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Family violence and the workplace : information sheet

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This information sheet summarizes information about family violence and its implication on the workplace. It presents signs that family violence may be affecting an employee and how can the... More ≫

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This information sheet summarizes information about family violence and its implication on the workplace. It presents signs that family violence may be affecting an employee and how can the workplace respond.

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Aboriginal journey to healing : information sheet

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This fact sheet summarizes information about family violence in aboriginal communities and presents steps for healing journey.

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