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Yukon Family Violence Resource Directory, 2005   PDF
Lists services, programs, and resources in the Yukon that address family violence issues. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Government of Yukon, Women's Directorate
Little eyes, little ears: how violence against a mother shapes children as they grow 
Examines how children are affected by witnessing violence against their mothers and how this influences their development from infancy to adolescence. Identifies children's coping and survival strategies, the various roles they may adopt within the family, and how to support these children.
Source: Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic
Aboriginal women and family violence: final report  PDF
Presents the results of a study of First Nations and Métis women on the subject of domestic violence by male partners. Examines causes and consequences, support services and barriers to obtaining support. Includes recommendations. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence (NACAFV)
Incidence of postpartum abuse in women with a history of abuse during pregnancy 
Presents results of a study investigating whether women with a history of abuse during pregnancy continue to experience abuse immediately after delivery.
Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
From: CMAJ
Physical abuse in pregnancy 
Presents results of a study that examined incidence rates of abuse during third trimester of pregnancy. Analyzed social, educational and health characteristics of abused women and identified common factors.
Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
From: CMAJ
National trends in intimate partner homicides, 1974-2000  PDF
Provides statistics on spousal homicides. Identifies patterns in homicide rates, examines the relationship of victim to the accused, and looks at reasons behind a decline in the number of homicides. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Statistics Canada
From: Crime and justice publications
Spousal violence after marital separation  PDF
Presents statistics on intimate partner violence following the breakdown of a relationship, and discusses its impact on both the victim and the children. Examines violence that began prior to separation or was initiated afterwards. Highlights incidence of spousal homicide following separation. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Statistics Canada
From: Crime and justice publications
Abuse in same-sex and LGBTQ relationships: information sheet  PDF
Defines intimate partner violence in non-traditional relationships. Examines societal factors that may prevent a person from disclosing abuse and proposes nine things to do if he or she is being abused. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Alberta Children’s Services
First Nation's women's support & outreach 
Provides information on support group programs in the Lower Mainland of B.C., aimed at First Nations and Métis women who have experienced violence in relationships. Programs include support for women whose children have witnessed abuse, and for women who are survivors of residential school, foster care or adoption.
Source: Battered Women's Support Services (BWSS)
Rural women's justice guide  
Discusses complicating factors and strategies for women experiencing violence in rural communities. Offers information on police, legal services, and women's services in rural communities. Addresses specific justice issues in the rural setting.
Source: Ontario Women's Justice Network (OWJN)
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