Violence against women is the intent by an intimate partner or other, to control a woman’s behaviour or to induce fear by means of verbal abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, intimidation or a combination of these things. Isolation, financial control, threats of suicide or harm to loved ones, degradation, public humiliation and threats of force are all forms of abuse.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, there are people and organizations in the community that can help.