What Is Abuse
Abuse is any behaviour or action designed to control, intimidate, threaten, or injure another person. It is a misuse of power which uses the bonds of intimacy, trust and dependency to make the victim vulnerable.
Safety Planning
If Leaving an Abusive Relationship:
The most important thing for a woman and her children is safety. In an emergency, leave as quickly as possible. If you are unable to take anything when you leave, you can return home with a police escort to gather personal belongings. If you do have time, try to take as many of the following items as possible:
Other Shelters
Useful Links
Counselling Programs
- Catholic Family Services Of Durham
- WMRCC (Women’s Multicultural Resource & Counselling Centre) – 905-427-784
- Durham family Services
Financial Assistance
Legal Support
- Luke’s Place
- Tel: (905) 728-0978
- Toll-Free: 1-866-516-3116
- Durham Community Legal Clinic
- Tel: (905) 728-7321
- Toll-Free: 1-888-297-2202
- Legal Aid Ontario
- Tel: (416) 979-1446
- Toll-free: 1-800-668-8258
- Family Law Information Center
- Tel: (905) 743-2800
- Toll-Free: 1-877-294-6529
- Ontario Women’s Justice Network
- Tel: (416) 392-3138
Children’s Services
Sexual Assault Support
- Durham Rape Crisis Centre
- DVSAC (Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Centre) 905-721-6128
Mental Health
