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Clare's Law is a legal initiative which permits one access to information regarding a partner's potentially violent past. This law institutes the right to know, and the right to ask. Individuals who are concerned about a partner are legally able to request information which can inform them of past domestic violence situations that may have occurred prior to the current relationship. In addition, a third party, whether it be a family member or a friend, may also inquire about a background check if they are worried for the safety of an individual close to them. Saskatchewan, Newfoundland-Labrador, and Alberta are the only provinces where Clare's Law is currently available. Clare's Law is a preventative legal measure that helps individuals protect themselves, as well as identifying abusers before it is too late.

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Free instant support through text from a crisis counsellor, not only for children but adults as well.

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24 Hour crisis line (250 479-3963)

Free Shelter for women and families

Provides: Shelter, outreach, counselling, support groups.

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Leaving an abusive or violent individual?

The Cridge Transition House is a safe place for women with or without children fleeing violence or abuse in their homes.

The number to call is 250 479-3963 any time of day or night.

We're here to help. We provide:

Safe emergency shelter

the 24/7 crisis line is (250) 479-3963

outreach services to support women from their homes and as they move into the next step of their journey

One-on-one support and advocacy

support creating goals

assistance with housing applications, income assistance, Legal Aid, and more

accessing or contacting community supports and programs

referrals to community programs, Legal Aid, affordable housing, counselling, and childcare

Child and youth support worker

community connections, personalized resources

prescheduled childminding

Safe Space Antiviolence Program

in-house activities and recreational outings

transportation support

Supportive environment

If you are unsure if you are ready to leave but want to know more about the available help, call our outreach worker at (250) 479-3963.

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The Cridge Transition House for Women - Cridge Centre

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the Cridge Transition House for Women is a safe place for women and their children who are leaving abusive relationships to find support, housing and care.

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How Does Intimate Partner Violence in Adults Affect Children?

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts Children Continued...

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts Children Continued...

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Older children, ages 13-18, may experience mental health disorders as well. Again, this disrupts the growth of the child as they develop into their late teens and young adulthood. Young teens who are exposed to family violence are more likely to develop poor habits like substance abuse and an unwillingness to follow the rules.

All children are different and there can be many different reactions and outcomes when exposed to domestic violence. However, children involved in violent family structures are statistically proven to develop habits that will ultimately affect the growth and development of these children.

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Canadian Resources for Intimate Partner Violence

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Canadian Resources for Intimate Partner Violence

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VictimLinkBC: 1-800-563-0808 (toll-free, 24/7, multilingual service available)

Battered Women's Support Services Crisis Line: 1-855-687-1868

BC 24/7 Community and Social Services Helpline: 211

Helpline for Children in BC: 604-310-1234

Seniors Abuse and Information Line: 1-866-437-1940

Reporting child abuse: 1-800-663-9122

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In Canada in 2019, of the 107,810 people aged 15 and over who experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) 79% were women.

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts Children 

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts Children 

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Domestic violence may differ in its impacts based on the age of the children experiencing it.

Toddlers often struggle with expressing their emotions so instead, they express how they are feeling through behaviours. Children between the ages of 3-5 may experience physical issues such as headaches and stomach aches but are also subject to experiencing behavioural issues. Yelling, whining, demanding and much more are all physical signs that a child may experience if they are in distress.

Children ages 5-12 may turn to violent behaviour or be more susceptible to developing a mental health disorder. Anxiety, depression and PTSD are all common disorders that are seen in children who have been exposed to domestic violence. These disorders can disrupt or stunt both the emotional and physical growth of that child.

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Poverty itself does not cause intimate partner violence (IPV), however poverty does make it increasingly harder for people in these relationships to leave safely. Individuals experiencing poverty may have limited access to support services, including counselling and legal assistance, making it more challenging for them to address and escape abusive relationships. The partner with greater financial control may use this power to manipulate or control the other partner, leading to an abusive dynamic.

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How Intimate Partner Violence Affects Woman

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How Intimate Partner Violence Affects Woman

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Intimate Partner violence (IPV) is more prevalent among women, according to a 2019 General Social Survey report, with women ages 18 to 34 generally experience the highest rates of IPV. The study reveals that 4.2% of women and 2.7% of men experience IPV. When it comes to emotional impacts, women facing spousal violence are more prone to negative effects, such as heightened fear (38% vs. 11%), concern for their lives (29% vs. 3.8%), and symptoms resembling Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (21% vs. 9.8%). In contrast, men are more likely to report feeling no emotional impact in the context of spousal violence.

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There are several sections of the Criminal Code in Canada that can be used in order to indict prosecutors who are physically or sexually abusive within families. The sections are...

Subsection 265-268 (assault)

Section 279 (kidnapping, forcible confinement, trafficking)

Subsections 280-283 (abduction of a young person)

Section 222 (homicide)

Section 271-273 (sexual assault)

Subsections 151, 152, 153, 155, 170 (sexual offences against children and youth)

Section 163 (child pornography)

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts People of Minorities. 

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts People of Minorities. 

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People who already face oppression are more likely to experience intimate partner violence. Women of colour find they fear reaching out to get help from the police and the criminal justice system in general due to racism.

According to the Fact Sheet of intimate partner violence that can be found on the government of Canada website, "29% of women belonging to an ethno-cultural group designated as a visible minority reported experiencing some kind of psychological, physical, or sexual violence committed by an intimate partner in their lifetime."

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts Men

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts Men

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Survey details (1999 GSS by Statistics Canada)

Participants: 11,607 men aged 15 years and older

Focuses on those with a current or former partner in previous five years

7% of men experienced some form of abuse, compared to 8% of woman

54% of male victims experienced spousal violence more than once

13% of male victims experienced spousal violence more than 10 times

1999 GSS findings on gender differences in abuse

Abused men (1999 GSS) more likely to report having had objects thrown at them or being slapped, kicked, bitten, or hit.

In the 1987 Canadian survey, similar proportions of women and men reported inflicting both minor and severe physical abuse.

Abused women (1999 GSS) are more likely than abused men to report experiencing severe forms of violence, including being beaten, sexually assaulted, choked, or threatened with a weapon in the previous five years.

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts Men, Continued...

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts Men, Continued...

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1987 survey on men and women's abuse

Participants: 528 women aged 18 years or older, married or in common-law relationships.

23.3% reported physically abusing their intimate partners at least once in the previous 12 months.

Participants: 356 men and 351 women, married or cohabiting.

Men: 12.3% reported sustaining abuse from their female partners in the preceding 12 months.

Women: 12.5% reported inflicting abuse on their male partners.

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts the LGBTQ2+ Community. 

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How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts the LGBTQ2+ Community. 

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According to the Human Rights Campaign, intimate partner violence is equal to or more common in the LGBTQ2+ community.

Studies suggest that around half of the transgender and bisexual community will experience some form of intimate partner violence in their life.

Intimate partner violence in the LGBTQ2+ community is known to have stemmed from internal homophobia and shame.

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Intimate Partner Violence in Women of Colour

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Intimate Partner Violence in Women of Colour

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- Women of color are dying from domestic violence at higher rates than other women, according to data. This is why culturally specific support programs are crucial.

A new report from End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin found that Black women are twice as likely to be fatally shot by an intimate partner compared to white women.

Data also shows that most of the domestic violence homicides are happening in Milwaukee, specifically. To get a better understanding of the problem, The ASHA Project held a focus group Thursday with survivors. Many of the women in the group have had near-fatal experiences at the hands of an intimate partner and shared their personal experiences and feelings about what's missing from existing resources.

Antonia Drew-Norton, director at The ASHA Project, says it's important to get this feedback from those most impacted by the issue. She says this is just one of what will likely be many conversations.

Homicides are up, but so are incidents in general. "We're also up to nearly 175 non-fatal shootings of women. Ninety percent are African American women, so we need to find out what was happening days, weeks, minutes leading up to the near-fatal event," said Drew-Norton.

She says the reason domestic violence shows up more in communities of color is because there are other issues present.

That includes poverty, health care disparities, and mental health resources. Drew-Norton says these are all contributing factors that cause domestic violence.

Asking survivors what they feel could have helped keep them safer was the goal of Thursday's meeting.

Researchers from UW-Milwaukee and the University of Minnesota were in the room to collect data that will help inform future prevention.

"We are partnered with ASHA on a large R01 (research grant) through the National Institute of Minority health and disparities. We are trying to understand the experiences of domestic violence in the lives of American Indian and Black women," said Professor Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu, who traveled from the University of Minnesota to be at the focus group.

"For us, interacting with women is important, putting faces to what we are hearing is important," she said.
Some of the suggestions from survivors in the meeting included:

Victim witness protection programs

Easier access to immediate resources

More follow-up from police

Registry for domestic violence offenders

They also want more resources for the offenders themselves to get help.

In the coming weeks, a town hall will be held for more input.

"Bring ideas, thoughts, information, what does the community think we need to stop this assault on women," said Drew-Norton.

For those who need resources now, The ASHA Project can help: (414) 252-0075.

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Women of color are twice as likely to die from domestic violence

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- Women of color are dying from domestic violence at higher rates than other women, according to data.