Violence and the Prevention of Violence

Making Changes: A Book for Women in Abusive Relationships (8th edition)
December, 2011 

If you are a woman experiencing abuse or if you have previously been abused, this book is intended to help you.

You can read this book in whatever way you want. You don't have to start on the first page. You don't have to read it in order. You don't have to read it all now. Read the parts that are most important to you and the rest later.

You can rip off the front cover, tear out pages, or write in it. Read the book when you are ready and when you are safe.

You may want to leave this book at work or with a friend. You may have friends you wish to share this book with.

For inquiries please call toll free number 1-800-565-8662 or email our office: women@gov.ns.ca or call 424-8662.

 

Domestic Violence Action Plan 2010
December 3rd, 2010

What is included in our action plan

This action plan fulfills our commitment to respond to recommendations made by the Domestic Violence Prevention Committee. The committee’s vision was that “all persons in Nova Scotia live free from domestic violence and abuse.” We endorse that vision and will work to make it a reality through collaboration, coordination, inclusion, and evidence based decision making as outlined in this plan.

 

An Exploration of Promising Practices in Response to Human Trafficking in Canada
September 28th, 2010
 
This report was commissioned by the Government of Manitoba on behalf of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Forum of Senior Officials responsible for the Status of Women. The purpose of the report is to identify practices - either in Canada or elsewhere - that could inform Canadian efforts to prevent human trafficking and support those who are trafficked. Read the report here in English and French.

 

Report of the Domestic Violence Prevention Committee

Submitted to The Deputy Ministers' Leadership Committee on Family Violence, June 30, 2009, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Advisory Council staff participated on the Domestic Violence Prevention Committee and chaired and supported the Inclusion Working Group. The group held meetings with representatives from these communities: Acadian Women; African Nova Scotian Women; Women who have experienced the criminal justice system; immigrant and new Canadian women; rural women and their service providers; and women with disabilities.

 

Sexual Assault in Nova Scotia: A Statistical Profile

May, 2009

This profile pulls together statistics on sexual assault in Nova Scotia. It outlines prevalence in the population and focuses on police-reported sexual assaults and how they are addressed.


Safely on Your Way : Child Custody and Access Information for Women Leaving Abusive Relationships and Their Service Providers

January 2009

This guide contains general legal information only and is not intended to replace professional legal or other advice. The general information and tips in this guide may not apply to or be suitable for your specific situation.

 

 

SUFFERING IN SILENCE:
An Assessment of the Need for a Comprehensive Response to Sexual Assault in Nova Scotia
October, 2008

This report details the outcomes of the Sexual Assault Needs Assessment, undertaken from April 2006 to September 2008 by the Sexual Assault Services Planning Group (the Planning Group) and provides recommendations for preventing and addressing the harms of sexual violence in Nova Scotia.
 

 

Changer pour le mieux : un livre pour les femmes victimes de violence - 2007, Quatrième édition (Révisée)

November 29, 2007

La publication intitulée Changer pour le mieux : un livre pour les femmes victimes de violence présente les étapes à suivre pour se protéger et se libérer de la violence familiale en Nouvelle-Écosse, et contient maintenant des renseignements à l'intention des familles et des amis qui veulent aider. Des exemplaires gratuits peuvent être commandés en composant le 1-800-565-8662, email: women@gov.ns.ca
Tel: 424-8662; Fax: 424-0573