Violence against women is a global pandemic.

• At least one out of every three women has been beaten, forced into sex or otherwise abused in her lifetime
• Every year, millions of women are raped by partners, relatives, friends and strangers, by employers and colleagues, soldiers and members of armed groups
• The World Health Organization has reported that up to 70% of female murder victims are killed by their male partners

Violence affects the lives of women everywhere, cutting across boundaries of wealth, race and culture.  In the home and the community, in times of war and peace, women are beaten, raped, mutilated and killed with impunity.

The violence affects women in different ways depending on factors such as their income, social status, occupation, ethnicity, religion and sexuality.

Statistics obtained from Amnesty International (http://www.amnesty.ca/campaigns/svaw_overview.php)

This site is for women who are experiencing abuse in their intimate relationships.  This site is a resource for women and children seeking help.  This site is also for men - men who want to stop the cycle of domestic violence.  Please click on the links in the navigation bar to the left to find out more.  If you cannot find what you are looking for please refer to the Children & Youth site map which is located at the bottom of the navigation bar.