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Family violence in Canada: a statistical profile 2007  Provides an overview of the most recent information available on the nature and extent of family violence in Canada, including intimate partner violence, violence against children and older adults. Source: Statistics Canada From: Crime and justice publications How common is dating violence?  Describes the different types of abuse covered by this term. Identifies what kinds of relationships are most vulnerable. Suggests reasons why dating violence occurs. Discusses various programs developed to deal with it. Includes bibliographic references. Prepared by the CHN affiliate for Violence Prevention. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: violence prevention How common is woman abuse in relationships with partners?  Presents statistics on spousal abuse in Canada, summarizes the results of some national studies on specific groups of women, and lists examples of violence against women outside the family. Includes references. Prepared for the CHN by the Violence Prevention Afiliate. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: violence prevention Safe relationships: a harm-free home  Encourages couples to create a violence-free relationship, especially if they plan on having children. Examines differences in the relationship that may be warning signs of abuse. Provides an interactive checklist on what makes a great relationship, and a place to make pre-parenting promises. Source: Best Start From: Your health before pregnancy Screams in a vacuum  Discusses the significant differences, unique issues and deceptive myths in cases of gay male domestic violence. Source: Springtide Resources Spousal abuse  Discusses intimate partner violence and the cycle of abuse. Examines why some stay in violent relationships, and outlines the profile of a batterer. Summarizes the changes in legislation, the police force and justice system. Includes information on shelters, effects on children, battered men, and predictors of abuse. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC) What should I know about woman abuse during pregnancy?  Lists the different forms of abuse and the potential effects of abuse on both the pregnant woman and the unborn child. Provides cross Canada emergency phone numbers. Created for the Canadian Health Network by Education Wife Assault, the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, and the BC Institute Against Family Violence with contributions from Interval House and Adelle House, Saskatoon. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: violence prevention
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