2019
Homicides in Canada account for a small proportion of all police-reported violent offences but their lasting impact on families and communities can be devastating.
Gender Based Violence (GBV) is violence that is perpetrated against someone based solely on their gender. GBV includes acts of violence that can result in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering.
The descent from doting and affectionate partner into control and abuse is often gradual and subtle. It usually begins with a controlling spouse, which is often a precursor to domestic violence. An abuser usually says everything their partner wants to hear so when a victim experiences violence, they often chalk it up to their partner’s alcohol habits or lack of sleep.
The descent from doting and affectionate partner into control and abuse is often gradual and subtle. It usually begins with a controlling spouse, which is often a precursor to domestic violence. An abuser usually says everything their partner wants to hear so when a victim experiences violence, they often chalk it up to their partner’s alcohol habits or lack of sleep.