Marital problems, domestic violence and sexual violence

Are you, or is someone you know, currently involved in a situation that requires immediate help? Call 911.

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Forms of violence

Domestic violence can take many forms (verbal, psychological, physical, sexual and financial).

It can happen to people of all ages and in all types of relationships (marriage, dating, sexual). 

Resources

Myth vs. fact

Myth: Victims of domestic violence are naïve or foolish. 

Fact: There is no typical victim of domestic violence. Even confident people with very strong personalities can fall victim to domestic violence.
 

Myth: If someone I know were violent, I would be able to tell—I would know it. 

Fact: Abusers generally behave differently in private than they do in front of other people.
_{* Source: Gouvernement du Québec}
 
 

Other useful links

• Web page on domestic violence 
  Contains information and tools to help you understand domestic violence and recognize the signs of an abusive relationship.
• Le violentomètre (Centre Hubertine Auclert)
  A simple and useful tool to “measure” whether your romantic relationship is violence-free and based on consent.
   
• Violence conjugale - De quoi parle-t-on?
  Information kit produced by the INSPQ which sheds light on the problem, and the scope and consequences of domestic violence in all its forms.
   
• Find a women’s shelter for victims of domestic violence
  Free 24/7 telephone support, outpatient consultation, and secure housing.
  • Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale
  • Fédération des maisons d’hébergement pour femmes
     
• Réseau des partenaires contre la violence faite aux femmes Jardins-Roussillon
  Numerous resources in the Roussillon, Jardins-de-Napierville and (part of) Beauharnois-Salaberry RCMs.