Violence at Home
Resources for dealing with violence in the home
The following online resources will provide you with information on how to deal with violence in the home:
A Self-Help Guide: How to make an application for a restraining order
A Self-Help Guide: How to make an application for a restraining order
If you are fearful that your spouse or partner or your former spouse or partner will hurt you or your children, you can ask the court to make a restraining order. Refer to A Self-Help Guide: How to make an application for a restraining order for information about how to apply for a restraining order through the family court.
Violence in the Family website, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Violence in the Family website
Produced by: Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
This website provides useful information and advice for those who are experiencing violence in the family.
Produced by: Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
This website provides useful information and advice for those who are experiencing violence in the family.
Family Violence Initiative website, Department of Justice Canada
Family Violence Initiative website
Produced by: Department of Justice Canada
Are you or is someone you know experiencing family violence? Here’s some information on protecting yourself and getting help.
Produced by: Department of Justice Canada
Are you or is someone you know experiencing family violence? Here’s some information on protecting yourself and getting help.
Abuse and Family Violence website, your legal rights, Community Legal Education Ontario
Abuse and Family Violence website
Produced by: your legal rights, Community Legal Education Ontario
This website lists resources, answers to common questions and related news, events and services.
Produced by: your legal rights, Community Legal Education Ontario
This website lists resources, answers to common questions and related news, events and services.
Barbara Schlifer Clinic
Barbara Schlifer Clinic
The Schlifer Clinic is a counselling, legal, interpretation, information and referral service for women who are survivors of violence.
The Schlifer Clinic is a counselling, legal, interpretation, information and referral service for women who are survivors of violence.
Surviving the System Handbook: Advice on Using the Legal System If You Are a Survivor, Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children
Surviving the System Handbook: Advice on Using the Legal System If You Are a Survivor
Produced by: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children
Produced in: 2008
This handbook is designed as a resource guide for women. It also provides information to individuals and organizations supporting women who are survivors of sexual violence.
Produced by: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children
Produced in: 2008
This handbook is designed as a resource guide for women. It also provides information to individuals and organizations supporting women who are survivors of sexual violence.
Resources and Links. Plan for your safety, Family Law Education for Women
Resources and Links. Plan for your safety
Produced by: Family Law Education for Women
This website provides information that deals with woman abuse, including woman abuse in Aboriginal communities across Ontario. This website has been created to support women experiencing abuse.
Produced by: Family Law Education for Women
This website provides information that deals with woman abuse, including woman abuse in Aboriginal communities across Ontario. This website has been created to support women experiencing abuse.
Domestic Violence, Legal Aid Ontario
Domestic Violence website
Produced by: Legal Aid Ontario
This website outlines the services that Legal Aid Ontario provides to victims of domestic violence and lists other helpful resources.
Produced by: Legal Aid Ontario
This website outlines the services that Legal Aid Ontario provides to victims of domestic violence and lists other helpful resources.
Help to find a lawyer
Look for a lawyer who has experience in family law. This person should also be someone you feel comfortable with–someone you can talk to and ask questions of.
You can contact the Law Society Referral Service, a public service of the Law Society of Upper Canada that helps people find a lawyer. When you call the service, the Law Society will give you the name of a lawyer who will provide a free consultation of up to 30 minutes to help you determine your rights and options. Just call 1-800-268-8326 or 416-947-3330 (within the Greater Toronto Area).
You can contact the Law Society Referral Service, a public service of the Law Society of Upper Canada that helps people find a lawyer. When you call the service, the Law Society will give you the name of a lawyer who will provide a free consultation of up to 30 minutes to help you determine your rights and options. Just call 1-800-268-8326 or 416-947-3330 (within the Greater Toronto Area).
Special services from Legal Aid Ontario
Legal Aid Ontario has special services to help people experiencing domestic violence. Call their toll-free number at 1-800-668-8258. Alternatively, you may contact a Family Law Service Centre or the Refugee Law Office.
