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Family Violence Initiative

Family violence includes any form of abuse, mistreatment or neglect that children or adults experience with other members of their family. Through its participation in the Government of Canada’s Family Violence Initiative, the Department of Justice Canada works to reduce family violence in Canada.
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Fact Sheets

• Family Violence Fact Sheet
• Spousal Abuse Fact Sheet
• Child Abuse Fact Sheet

• Abuse of Older Adults Fact Sheet
• Dating Violence Fact Sheet
• Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children and Youth Fact Sheet