The Facts About Gender-Based Violence
Women Abuse Prevention
November is Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and as part of our initiative to bring you helpful information, resources and guidance, we wanted to start with the FACTS about Gender-Based Violence, provided by the Canadian Women’s Foundation.
FACT:
50% of all women in Canada have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16.
FACT:
Women are at greater risk of experiencing elder abuse from a family member, accounting for 60% of senior survivors of family violence.
FACT:
Cyberviolence, including online threats, harassment, and stalking has emerged as an extension of violence against women.
FACT:
Every 6 days a woman in Canada is killed by her partner.
FACT:
Violence against women costs taxpayers and the government billions of dollars every year. Collectively, Canadians have spent $7.4 billion to deal with the aftermath of spousal violence alone.
FACT:
Children who witness violence in the home have 2x the rate of mental health disorders as kids from non-violent homes.
FACT:
67% of Canadians know a woman who has experienced physical or sexual abuse.
FACT:
6000 + women and children sleep in shelters on any given night because it is not safe at home.
FACT:
Indigenous women are killed at 6x the rate of non-Indigenous women.
Source: Canadian Women’s Foundation
If you or someone you know is experiencing an abusive relationship, you must remember that safety is key, and that abuse is NEVER acceptable or justified, in any situation.
Whatever it is, we’re here for you.
Life is uncertain. Jobs are stressful. Parenting is hard. Relationships take work. Families can be dysfunctional. And, sometimes love hurts. When you’re confronted by feelings, events, or issues that are making your life challenging, it’s okay to ask for some help.
