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Abuse in Lesbian Relationships: Information and Resources
by Laurie Chesley, Donna MacAulay and Janice Ristock
 This paper provides information about abuse in lesbian relationships, clarifies common myths surrounding the issue, and suggests how professionals can respond. Additional readings as well as suggested sources of help are also provided. 1998, 22 p. |
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Abuse is Wrong in Any Language
by Justice Canada
This booklet is intended for women who are new to Canada and may be experiencing family violence. The booklet contains information about Canadian law, women's rights, and where to go for help. Various types of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) are described. Safety tips for women who have children are offered. 2006, 19p. A poster is available as a companion piece.
(Limited quantities of this publication are available in Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, Romanian, Czech, Serbian, Hungarian, Innuinnaqtun, and Labradorinuit. 1995, 23 p. To order this publication in one of these languages please call Justice Canada at 613-957-4222) |
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Abuse is Wrong in Any Language - Poster
This poster was developed by Justice Canada to complement the booklet "Abuse is Wrong in Any Language", which is intended for women who are new to Canada and who may be experiencing family violence. The poster is available in English and French and the phrase "Abuse Is Wrong in Any Language" is repeated throughout the poster in 13 languages. |
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Annotated Inventory of Research Reports, Completed Through the Five Research Centres on Family Violence and Violence Against Women and Children
by Teresa Lukawiecki
This publication provides an annotated inventory of the research work that was completed by the five Canadian research centres on family violence before 1997. The inventory is organized into three sections: woman abuse/violence against women; child abuse and neglect; and family violence. It is designed to promote a greater understanding of family violence, facilitate treatment practices, and promote public awareness of the work of the research centres. 1999, 59p. |
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Breaking the Links Between Poverty and Violence Against Women - A Resource Guide
by jane Curr, Louise Mailloux, Dianne Kinnon and Suzanne Doerge
This resource guide explores poverty and violence against women, and considers the diverse experiences of women with disabilities and of those in Aboriginal, immigrant and refugee communities. Strategies to address violence and poverty and to adapt abuse prevention programs for low-income women are presented. A list of recommended resources is also included. 1996, 54p. |
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Canada's Treatment Programs for Men Who Abuse Their Partners
by the NCFV
This 2004 directory lists treatment programs across Canada, grouped by province and territory. A brief description of their services and current contact information is provided for each organization. Where applicable, the description indicates referral requirements, relevant fees, and whether services are available in English, French, or another language.
2004, 48 p. |
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Counselling for Change: Evolutionary Trends in Counselling Services for Women Who Are Abused and for Their Children in Canada
by Linda MacLeod
This monograph traces the convergence in counselling approaches across disciplines, world views, and places of work. It examines trends in counselling for battered women and their children, and highlights some issues challenging counsellors concerned with meeting their needs. 1992, 31p. |
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Counselling Programs for Men Who Are Violent in Relationships: Questions and Answers for Practitioners in the Health, Social Services and Criminal Justice Systems
by Dale Trimble
This booklet contains information regarding effective intervention with men who are violent in relationships with women. The booklet begins with a brief introduction to the major theories that have been used to explain the causes of men's violence against women and then suggests answers to some commonly asked questions related to living with and/or helping the male perpetrator of violence. 2000, 40p. |
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Dating Violence: An Issue at Any Age - Awareness Information for People in the Workplace - A Guide for Use by People Interested in Meeting Together to Discuss Dating Violence Issues
by Flora MacLeod and Brenda Dafoe
This handbook offers basic, step-by-step information for use in planning an information session on dating violence. It contains practical guidelines for presenters on aspects such as introducing the topic and preparing an agenda. Also included are detachable handouts and a copy of the NCFV overview paper "Dating Violence" (1995). 1996, 38p. |
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Gender and Violence in the Mass Media
by George Spears and Kasia Seydegart
This report presents an overview of gender and violence in the mass media, in particular the portrayal of men and women in television and radio. The report concludes with a list of recommendations for action by organizations active in education, research, industry and advocacy to reduce gender stereotypes and the portrayal of violence in the media. 1993, 64p. |
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Guidebook on Vicarious Trauma: Recommended Solutions for Anti-Violence Workers
by Jan I. Richardson
This guidebook explains vicarious trauma, associated effects and consequences, and effective coping strategies. It is designed to assist anti-violence workers to recognize and address their own vicarious trauma experiences. 2001, 122p. |
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A Handbook Dealing With Woman Abuse and the Canadian Criminal Justice System: Guidelines for Physicians
by Lorraine E. Ferris, Asifa Nurani and Laura Silver
This handbook presents the issue of woman abuse as it pertains to physicians' interactions with the Canadian criminal justice system. Chapter 1 provides background information about woman abuse and introduces the medical/legal responsibilities that physicians face when the perpetrator is charged. The remaining chapters review practice issues, background information, and clinical recommendations. |
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A Handbook for Health and Social Service Professionals Responding to Abuse During Pregnancy
by Jamieson, Beals, Lalonde and Associates, Inc.
This handbook identifies the skills, knowledge, and tools required for health and social service professionals to respond to patients who are abused during pregnancy. It offers insight into topics such as the cycle of violence and the impact and dynamics of abuse. Strategies for effective intervention, referral, and treatment are also provided. 1999, 73p. |
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A Handbook for Health and Social Service Providers and Educators on Children Exposed to Woman Abuse/Family Violence
by Marlies Sudermann and Peter Jaffe
This handbook is a reference tool to help health workers, social service providers, and educators respond to the needs of children who are exposed to family violence. The handbook includes information on the intervention and support needs of children and mothers in situations of abuse, child custody and access issues, and the role of the community and professionals in addressing and preventing woman abuse. Lists of related manuals, video resources, and children's books are included. 1999, 72p. |
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The Health Care Sector's Response to Woman Abuse: A Discussion Paper for the Family Violence Prevention Unit, Health Canada
by Louise Hanvey and Dianne Kinnon
This report presents the findings of an examination of the health care sector's response to women who are abused by their partners. Part I provides an analysis of the research findings. Part II summarizes prevention initiatives at the provincial, territorial, and local levels. 1994, 59p. |
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Intervening With Battered Women: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Feminist Model
by Maryse Rinfret-Raynor, Ann Paquet-Deehy, Cinette Larouche and So/ange Can tin
This book presents the findings of a study that evaluated the effectiveness of the feminist intervention model developed by Ginette Larouche in working with abused women. A description of the context of the study and its methodology is included. 1992, 74p. |
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Isolated, Afraid and Forgotten: The Service Delivery Needs and Realities of Immigrant and Refugee Women Who Are Battered
by Linda MacLeod and Maria Shin
This booklet provides a preliminary overview of the needs of immigrant and refugee women who are abused, the range of non-government services available to meet these needs, and some of the issues and barriers that challenge those attempting to provide effective services for these women and their families. 1992, 41p. |
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"Like a Wingless Bird ..." A Tribute to the Survival and Courage of Women Who Are Abused and Who Speak Neither English nor French
by Linda MacLeod and Maria Y. Shin
This report documents the experiences of immigrant women who do not speak English or French and who have been abused by their husbands. The women - of Chinese, Polish, Italian and Indo-Canadian descent - share personal stories of their struggles to overcome isolation from family and friends after moving to Canada while facing abuse by their husbands. Recommendations for action to reduce the abuse, and strategies to make abuse-intervention programs more inclusive and sensitive to the needs of immigrant women are presented. 1994, 60p. |
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Responding to Abuse During Pregnancy - Overview Paper
by Liz Hart and Wanda Jamieson
This overview paper provides general information to assist health care professionals respond to and treat patients abused during pregnancy. It describes the dynamics of this type of abuse and identifies the health consequences. It also highlights some risk factors and outlines ways to help an abused pregnant woman. Suggestions for further readings are included. 2001, 14p. |
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Self-Help Canada Series: Peer Facilitated Support Groups for Abused Women
by Janet Freeman and Karen Larcombe
This document provides information about peer-facilitated support groups for abused women. It provides a brief explanation of why peer-facilitated support groups are useful when working with abused women, explains different formats that could be used to run the group, prescribes the role of the facilitators, and suggests information for potential facilitators. Suggested readings and resources are also provided. 1993, 4p. |
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Swallowing the Hurt: Exploring the Links Between Anorexia, Bulimia and Violence Against Women and Girls
by Shelley Moore et al.
This report examines the relationship between the experiences of violence and the development of eating disorders in women and girls. It presents prevalence rates, identifies and describes the links, and provides guidelines for the treatment of violence and eating disorders. The report is based on a review of literature and consultations with community workers, health practitioners and mental health professionals. 2002, 102p. |
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Taking the Next Step to Stop Woman Abuse: From Violence Prevention to Individual, Family, Community and Societal Health - A Practical Vision of Collaboration and Change
by Linda MacLeod and Dianne Kinnon
This report is designed as a tool for policy makers, community workers, and individuals to develop effective strategies to prevent woman abuse. The authors describe the evolution of responses to woman abuse - from a strong prevention focus in the 1970s to an emphasis on health promotion in the 1990s. They emphasize that violence must be recognized as a health issue, suggesting ways in which a health promotion perspective can guide action to prevent woman abuse. 1996, 49p. |
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Training Social Workers in a Feminist Approach to Conjugal Violence: Summary of the Action-Research
by Ann Paquet-Deehy, Maryse Rinfret-Raynor and Ginette Larouche
This paper summarizes the data collected from the experiences of 15 social workers after being trained in a new, feminist intervention model for working with abused women and then applying this approach in their practice. The intervention model and its objectives, in addition to the results of the research, are described. 1992, 25p. |
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Transition Houses and Shelters for Abused Women in Canada
by the NCFV
This 2004 directory lists Canadian programs and services grouped by province and territory. A brief description of the type of facility or service (e.g. transition housing, second stage housing, other) as well as contact and fee information are provided for each facility. Where possible, the description indicates whether the facility can accommodate women with special needs and/or children and whether services are available in English and/or French. 2004, 73p. |
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Two Steps Forward ... One Step Back: An Overview of Canadian Initiatives and Resources to End Woman Abuse (1989-1997)
by Donna Denham and Joan Gillespie
This overview outlines the major challenges and achievements in the struggle to end woman abuse in Canada from 1989 to 1997. It lists additional resources to broaden the reader's understanding of the issue of woman abuse and to facilitate the development of community initiatives. 1999, 68p. |
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Understanding and Charting Our Progress Toward the Prevention of Woman Abuse: An Exploration of the Contribution to Prevention Made by the Family Violence Prevention Unit, Health Canada
by Linda MacLeod
This report presents an analysis of 29 research projects on woman abuse that were funded by the Family Violence Prevention Unit of Health Canada. It puts forward a framework for assessing the projects in terms of how they contribute to the knowledge and movement toward the prevention of woman abuse. 1994, 43p. |
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Violence in Dating Relationships - Overview Paper
by Katharine D. Kelly, PhD
As an update of the Dating Violence Overview Paper (1995), this paper highlights recent evidence-based research related to dating violence. The paper outlines the extent of dating violence, what contributes to dating violence, young people and dating violence, the health impacts of dating violence, and prevention and early intervention. A checklist of attitudes and behaviours that research has associated with dating violence is also provided. The paper concludes with a list of references, resources and contact information for individuals requiring more information. 2006, 18 p |
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Violence Against Women with Disabilities – Overview Paper
by Doris Rajan, The Roeher Institute
This paper provides an overview of current knowledge relating to violence against women with disabilities. It considers the many forms which such violence can take, identifies the risk factors associated with it, and summarizes the estimates of its occurrence. While recognizing the barriers that women may face in seeking help, the paper also offers suggestions for action and identifies organizations that can help. Finally, it suggests additional information resources that can be consulted.
2004, 13 p. |
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Wife Abuse - The Impact on Children - Overview Paper
by Marlies Sudermann, Peter Jaffe and Lynn Watson
This overview paper is a brief introduction to the implications for children who witness wife abuse. It highlights the emotional and behavioural effects on children at different ages. The document also explores the links between wife assault and child abuse, and between witnessing the violence and learning to be violent. Prevention strategies are described, and resources for further research are suggested.
1996, 11p. |
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Wife Abuse: A Workplace Issue - A Guide for Change
by Donna Denham and Joan Gillespie
This guide is designed to increase awareness of woman abuse as a matter of relevance to the workplace. It provides information about woman abuse, its impact on the workplace, and the role of the workplace in effecting change. Included are outlines, training notes, handouts, and activities that can be used in workshops delivered in the workplace. An annotated listing of printed materials and audio-visual resources is also provided. 1992, 61p. |
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Wife Assault: The Findings of a National Survey
by Karen Rodgers
This report highlights the findings of a national survey on violence against women that was conducted in 1993 by Statistics Canada in cooperation with the Family Violence Prevention Unit of Health Canada. It presents a summary of data on the prevalence of emotional abuse, the psychological consequences, the cycle of violence, and the reporting of wife assault, among other related topics. 1994, 22p. |
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Woman Abuse - Overview Paper
by Liz Hart and Wanda Jamieson
This overview paper presents a general introduction to the issue of woman abuse in Canada. It provides a brief description of the issue, highlights common causes and consequences, and outlines barriers experienced by women when disclosing abuse and seeking support. The overview paper also includes sections on how to support a woman who has been abused, and on how and where an abused woman can get help. 2002, 24 p. |
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Workplace Learnings About Woman Abuse: A Guide for Change II
by Donna Denham, Joan Gillespie and Barbara Cottrell
This guide is a follow-up to Wife Abuse: A Workplace Issue -A Guide for Change. Based on the original document, it is a compilation of information on ideas, strategies, and activities undertaken by Canadian organizations to address woman abuse. The guide is intended to raise awareness about woman abuse and to promote a violence-free, healthy work environment. 1995, 59p. |
