Human Rights Office: Publications: Immigrant, Refugee, and Visitor Women in Abusive Relationships

 

Protection for Abused Women and Women at Risk
Every women has the right to peace, safety and protection. You have the right to insist that the police lay charge against the man who is abusing you. You have the right to use the law for your security and to ensure that justice is done where a criminal offence has been committed.

The Ontario Government has made it clear that it will not be tolerate domestic assaults. The police and the courts are now stepping in more frequently to protect women who are being abused by their husbands or partners.

If you have been abused or are in danger, call the police immediately. Tell them what happened as clearly and simply as possible.

 

 

 

 


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