Web Resources:

Shelternet offers a directory of shelter contact information for shelters across Canada.The information is available on the website in 9 languages.The site also offers additional information related to woman abuse/domestic violence.

The Assaulted Women's Help Line is a 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line for women in the province of Ontario. They are also open to speaking to friends and family members of abused women, service providers and other professionals in contact with abused women. Their service is anonymous and confidential. Their toll-free number won't show up on your phone bill. They do not have call display. Of particular interest on this site is a security link that gives women information on how to erase their computer "tracks" so that their partner doesn't know that they have been seeking help/information on the computer.

Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. This link contains numerous resources and links including information on safety plans, types of abuse and the effects of witnessing violence on children as well as telephone numbers and information to access Anselma House and Haven House shelters and other relevant services in the Waterloo Region.

Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region site with programmes and links to programmes offered for support in the Waterloo Region.

The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre of Waterloo Region's website contains helpful information regarding safety, what to expect if you go to the hospital regarding an assault, linkages with community services and other websites along with their newsletter and relevant community news information. The site is designed to help victims make informed choices.

The Victim's Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) is a service funded by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. This service provides valuable information through personal contact with victims of Domestic Violence to assist them in navigating through the court system(s). This site lists the services offered at the Kitchener office as well as contact numbers and hours of operation.

Victims Services of Waterloo Region offers a variety of direct services to victims including a 24 hour crisis line as well as education and community outreach.

The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region is a feminist organization that offers a 24 hour crisis line for victims of sexual assault. They also provide one-to-one counselling as well as group counselling. They offer court advocacy, support and accompaniment and are actively involved in community education.

Muslim Social Services of Kitchener-Waterloo is a supportive resource for Muslim women and youth.

The site Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence is from New York State and contains information specific to USA law. However, it also contains a document entitled "Domestic Violence Finding Safety and Support" which is available in English and Spanish. This document cites general information about domestic violence that is worthwhile for victims and their families living in Canada.

The Ontario Women's Directorate site containing resource information for women and teens.

Women Abuse Council of Toronto publications and Other Women Abuse Related Publications.

Home Page for Women Abuse Council of Toronto.

Ministry of the Attorney General site with information on Victim Services, Partner Assault Programmes and the court process.

An interactive site for parents and children (ages 5 to 12) regarding separation and divorce.

A site sponsored by Liz Clairborne Inc. containing great resources for women about abuse, resources for parents helping their children choose healthy relationships, resources for teens around teen dating violence.

This site contains the "power wheel" showing various types of abuse/power imbalances along with additional information regarding abuse.

This site contains a "power wheel" created for persons who are deaf.

This site contains a "power wheel" outlining abuse issues for persons in later life (elder abuse) along with additional information regarding these issues on the National Clearing House for Abuse in Later Life website.

The Edmonton Police Service website described the cycle of violence often experienced by those in abusive relationships. This cycle can help victims of domestic violence to better identify patterns of abuse within the relationship and seek support and safety.

This site highlights faith issues in domestic violence. The information/scripture can help victims to recognize that domestic abuse is not something that their faith commands them to endure.

The Canadian Family Violence Laws website contains information regarding Canadian Family Violence Laws and possible charges related to family violence.? This site also contains links to other resources related to Canadian Family Violence Laws.

The Family Law Education for Women website contains plain language legal information on women's rights under Ontario family law is available in 11 languages and in multiple formats.

This link chronicles the "Herstory of Domestic Violence: A timeline of the Battered Women's Movement" from 753 B.C. to present day.

"A woman's Guide to Custody, Access and Support of Dependant Children" provides women with easy to understand Canadian information regarding custody/access issues and legalities.

American Domestic Violence Crisis Line is a toll free domestic violence crisis line for abused American women and children in foreign countries.

Verbal Abuse is a comprehensive website regarding verbal abuse and the impact of verbal abuse. The site also contains numerous links to other websites.

Many women who, while dating or in relationships, are forced into choices not their own through rape, sexual coercion or because partners prevent them from using protection. The reproductive health consequences of sexual coercion and violence are the focus of an initiative launched by the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF). It is designed to create a dialogue about the birth control sabotage and reproductive coercion that many teens and young women face, which can result in unintended pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, miscarriage, infertility, coerced abortion, and a range of other serious health issues. The website is www.KnowMoreSayMore.org.

The Muslim Family Safety Project website contains information on violence against women and the law in Ontario. The site also has faith specific information/pamphlets that are available in 7 languages.

Kanawayhitowin website is part of the Kanawayhitowin Campaign to address woman abuse in Aboriginal communities across the province of Ontario, Canada. The Kanawayhitowin website has been created to support women experiencing abuse, families, communities and front line workers to better educate themselves with resources and strategies. To engage and unite communities around the seriousness of this issue, and hope for the healing of future generations.

The Farm Line Support Service is a telephone support help line for farmers and rural families in Ontario. The goal of The Farm Line is to provide a toll free, confidential, anonymous, bilingual helpline that offers emotional support and referral service to farmers and rural families in Ontario.

The Farm Line provides access to peer support on agricultural subjects, addressing issues and situations, ranging from financial to legal to personal, family and mental health. The Farm Line Support Service offers On-Line resources to farmers and rural families in Ontario. This public resource is a directory of public services available in Ontario.

Reading Resources:

Penfold, Rosalind. Dragon Slippers: This Is What An Abusive Relationship Looks Like.

Bancroft, Lundy. Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men.

Evans, Patricia. The Emotionally Abusive Relationship.

Evans, Patricia. Emotionally Abused Women Speak Out.

Cory, Jill and Karen McAndless Davis. When Love Hurts: A Woman's Guide to Understanding Abuse in Relationships.

Forward, Dr. Susan. Men Who Hate Women and Women Who Love Them.

Additional Resources:

Probation and Parole officers are serious about the safety of victims of domestic violence. If your partner has been charged and is on probation/parole it may be helpful to share any concerns that you have with their probation/parole officer. The local telephone numbers for Probation and Parole are Kitchener 519-571-6105 and Cambridge 519-740-5966.

• Contact: fvpwaterloo@mosaiconline.ca
• 519.743.6333

• 400 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W7