Family Violence - Ontario 
Information from Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General on violence in the family and what you can do about it, including information on laws to protect victims and their children from violence as well as information on the Victim Witness Assistance Program.

National Domestic Violence Hotline 
A U.S. hotline which provides victims of domestic violence (and their families) throughout the United States with crisis intervention, referrals, information and support in many languages.

Ontario Women's Justice Network 
Promotes an understanding of the law with respect to the issue of violence against women and children.

Peace Bond
Information on how to obtain a peace bond

Peace Bonds and Restraining Orders 
Information from the Ontario Women's Justice Network on Restraining Orders, Peace Bonds and Terms of Release.

Sexual Assault - Legal Options 
"Sexual Assault: Introduction to Legal Options" is a resource published by the Ontario Women's Justice Network for those who have been sexually assaulted.

Sexual Assault - METRAC 
Information on sexual assault, courtesy of METRAC - The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children.

Sexual Assault Care Centre
The Sexual Assault Care Centre, in Toronto, Ontario, provides medical treatment and emotional support to victims of sexual assault and information on the medical, legal and emotional aspects of sexual assault.

Sexual Assault Centres - Ontario
Here is a list, including phone numbers, of Sexual Assault Centres in Ontario.

Sexual Assault Centre - Waterloo 
The Kitchener Waterloo Sexual Assault Support Centre provides a 24 hour crisis line, counselling, advocacy and public education involving sexual violence against women and children.

Shelters and Crisis Lines - Canada 
A list of transition houses shelters and crisis lines for abused women in Canada.

Shelters for Aboriginal Women - Ontario 
A list of Women's Shelters that will assist Aboriginal women in Ontario.

Spousal Assault
Information from Legal Line.

Suing Your Abuser - Boll 
In this article entitled "Suing Your Abuser," Edmonton lawyer Rosemarie Boll provides information for those who are thinking about suing their abuser for money damages.

Violence Against Women
Information from the Ontario Government's Women Directorate.

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