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Can I bring criminal charges against my attacker?

Can I bring criminal charges against my attacker? If you are a victim of assault, sexual assault, forcible confinement, making threats, or criminal harassment you can press criminal charges.

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How is Domestic Violence defined?

How is Domestic Violence defined? Domestic violence in the Criminal Code only includes physical violence, sexual assault or stalking. However, this is not the only kind of domestic violence. Emotional,...

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How often is domestic violence the cause of death and injury?

How often is domestic violence the cause of death and injury? In 2007, 40,000 cases of domestic violence were reported to police. This represents about 12% of violent crimes reported to police in...

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How should I prepare for a court case that includes allegations of domestic...

In order to prepare for a trial, you must realize that the victim’s evidence is often critical and so you must be prepared to speak in court about the abuse. If you go to court at least an hour before...

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Is emotional support available?

Is emotional support available? Emotional support is available in the form of private mental health providers, including psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, and other counselors....

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What can the courts do to help me?

What can the courts do to help me? You can seek various orders from the court that will help you. Some examples are peace bonds, restraining orders, access orders, and an order for exclusive possession...

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What can the victim do to gain emergency assistance?

What can the victim do to gain emergency assistance? If you are a victim of domestic violence, you should contact the Victim Support Line at 1-888-579-2888, or 416-314-2447 in the Greater Toronto Area....

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What should I do if my spouse is violent?

What should I do if my spouse is violent? If your spouse is violent, call the police. The police will call the Victim Crisis and Referral Services (VCARS) on your behalf. VCARS is an organization that...

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If my spouse was abusive, will that affect his or her custody or access rights?

As an initial matter, if you are an abused spouse you may leave the house with your children in order to secure their safety. If you feel unsafe leaving the home with the children, you can leave...

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What is a Restraining Order and How Do I Get One?

A restraining order in the context of family court is an order that prohibits the contact that one party can have with another. Based on the particulars of a given restraining order, it can prohibit...

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