On April 1, 2005, the new Protection Against Family Violence Act came into effect. The Act provides a new choice for victims of family violence to help them to get protection.

Pamphlets for general information and for Elders and Seniors are available in both English and French. Posters are also available.

General Brochures about Protection Orders - Don't put up with family violence (English) (French)

General Brochures about Emergency Protection Orders - Don't put up with family violence (English) (French) (Tåîchô) (Inuinnaqtun)

Elders Brochures about Emergency Protection Orders - Seniors and Elders Deserve Respect (English) (French) (Tåîchô) (Inuinnaqtun)

Posters about Emergency Protection Orders - Don't put up with family violence (English) (French) (Tåîchô)

Radio-style public-service announcements are available on CD. These announcements can also be heard by clicking on the following links:

General & Emergency Protection Orders:
Chipewyan
English
Gwich'in
Inuinnaqtun
Inuvialuktun
North Slavey
South Slavey
Tåîchô

Protection Orders:
Chipewyan
English
Gwich'in
North Slavey
South Slavey
Tåîchô

Notice of Hearing Information Sheet (English and French)

To order brochures, posters and CDs, or for more information, please contact:

Rebecca Latour
Protection Against Family Violence Coordinator
Policy and Planning
Department of Justice
Government of the Northwest Territories
Box 1320
Yellowknife NT  X1A 2L9

Phone: (867) 920-3288
Fax:     (867) 873-0659