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Family violence is violent, threatening or controlling behaviour that happens within the family. Family violence could be:
1. Physical injury
2. Direct or indirect threats
3. Sexual assault
4. Emotional and psychological torment
5. Damage to property
6. Social isolation
7. Any behaviour which causes a person to live in fear
1. | Child abuse: Abuse or neglect of children by an adult |
2. | Spouse abuse: Violence among spouses and ex-spouses |
3. | Elder abuse: Violence by a child against their parent |
4. | Vulnerable adult Abuse: Violence towards an adult who is incapable of protecting himself or herself from abuse, neglect or self-neglect |
5. | Dating violence: Abuse by an intimate partner |
1. | Call the National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline (NAVH) at 1800-777-0000 |
2. | Go to the Police for help |
3. | Seek medical treatment if you are injured |
4. | Go to a temporary shelter |
5. | Go to the Family Justice Courts for a Protection Order or Expedited Order |
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