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If you are abused:
You
are not alone and you are not to blame.
You cannot control his violence.
There are ways to make yourself safer:
Call
the police if you have been assaulted, charging abusive males is a
necessary step in reducing physical violence
Consider
ending the relationship as soon as possible.
without intervention, his violence will increase in frequency and
severity as time passes.
Develop
a safety plan. Memorize
emergency numbers. Keep spare
house and car keys handy
Recognize
that no one has the right to control you and that it is everyone’s human
right to live without fear.
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WHAT CAN WE PROVIDE FOR YOU?
Safety in a comfortable environment
Support and counselling from the shelter staff
Referrals and support to outside agencies, including counselling, child services, family services, hospitals, and other helpful community resources
Emergency clothing for women and children
Staff accompaniment to appointments
Child and youth program
24-hour in-house support and crisis assistance
resident group meetings and peer support
information on parenting, violence, abuse, healthy lifestyles, healing, etc
follow-up contact for the women who chooses to maintain contact with the shelter
advocacy within systems (ex. Housing, courts)
transitional support program
for women who live outside the
shelter and need support and advocacy
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