COVID-19

• Find Help Across Canada
  • Ending Violence Association of Canada has created a list of resources for those that are looking for immediate help.
• How To Plan For Your Safety If You Are In An Abusive Relationship
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada has outlined a five-step plan for leaving an abusive relationship.
• Crisis Lines For Those Affected By Gender-Based Violence
  • The Department of Women and Gender Equality of Canada has created a list of crisis lines to assist those that are experiencing Gender-Based Violence.
• ShelterSafe: Get Help
  • ShelterSafe has an interactive map that can help find shelters and crisis helplines near you.
• Seeking Support?
  • The Canadian Women’s Foundation has created a list of resources for those that are experiencing violence and seeking support.
• eMentalHealth.ca
  • eMentalHealth is a database with a variety of resources and services to assist those that are seeking help based on their location.
• MyPlan Canada
  • MyPlan Canada has created a list of resources national-wide to help those that are looking for domestic violence hotlines.
  • MyPlan Canada is also coming up with an app that will help folks that are seeking to leave abusive environments.

• Ending Violence Association of BC: Safety Planning
  • Things to consider when leaving an abusive relationship
• Safety Planning During COVID-19: Tips From Survivors for Survivors
  • Sanctuary for Families has created a guide for safety planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Resources and Publications for Safety Planning in Ontario
  • Legal Rights handbook for women being abused while in complex situations
• London Abused Women's Centre
  • The London Abused Women’s Centre has created a PDF to help create a personalized safety plan.
• COVID-19: Guidance for Individuals Experiencing Abuse
  • York region has created a guide for those that are experiencing abuse during the COVID-10 pandemic. This includes definitions of the various types of abuse, the impact of COVID-19, and guidance for safety planning.
• Safety Planning for Indigenous Women
  • The Healing Journey has created a PDF to help Indigenous women looking to create safety plans.

• NAFC Mental Health Resource List
  • The National Association of Friendship Centres shares an up-to-date mental health resource list.
• Mental Health Support: Get Help
  • The Government of Canada has released a list of crisis help links and hotlines for those seeking mental health assistance.
• Free Telephone Counseling Hotlines in Canada
  • Open Counseling has provided a list of free telephone counselling hotlines for those seeking various mental health supports.
• CAMH: Protecting your Safety during COVID-19
  • Canadian Association of Mental Health shares a resource about mental health safety during COVID-19.

• Survivors of Domestic Violence: Where to Go When You're Looking for Help
  • The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has created a list of resources for survivors of domestic violence that may be seeking immediate help or services.
• The Facts: Women and Pandemics
  • The Canadian Women’s Foundation has created a virtual space dedicated to answering the frequently asked questions (FAQs) surrounding the experiences of women during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • An accessible fact sheet on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has also been made available on the CWF website.
  • The Canadian Women’s Foundation also released Resetting Normal: Systemic Gender-Based Violence and the Pandemic, which is a series of reports on gender equality and the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.
•  COVID-19 & Gender-Based Violence in Canada: Key Issues and Recommendations
  • This document, created by the Western Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, examines how COVID-19 may have created pathways and barriers leading to gender-based violence and violence against women and children.
  • Additional information:
    • This website also includes Resources on Gender-Based Violence and the COVID-19 Pandemic
    • Issue 35: Gender-Based Violence in Rural, Remote & Northern Communities
    • Learning Network Products - English
    • Indigenous Women, Intimate Partner Violence & Housing
    • General information surrounding gender-based violence (What Is Gender-Based Violence?) has also been made available.
•   The Shadow Pandemic: Violence Against Women During COVID-19
  • The UN Women provides up-to-date information and supports vital programmes to fight the Shadow Pandemic of violence against women during COVID-19.
•  Accessing Domestic Violence Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • The Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc has shared a curated list of resources and services available for survivors of violence during the COVID-19 pandemic created by the MKO Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit.
•  National Action Plan: Roadmap for the NAP on Violence against Women and GBV
  • The National Action Plan on Violence Against Women is a report that focuses on how to address Gender-Based Violence in Canada.
• Protecting the Sacred: Addressing Sexual Violence and Gender-based Violence Against Natives during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • The Urban Indian Health Institute has curated a list of projects and resources outlining how to address violence against Indigenous women during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Pandemic meets Pandemic: Understanding the Impacts of COVID-19 on Gender-Based Violence Services and Survivors in Canada
  • The Ending Violence Association of Canada has released an Executive Summary of finds from a national survey that provides intel on the experiences of service delivery organizations when addressing GBV during the COVID-19 pandemic as frontline workers.
•  The Gender-Based Violence Strategy
  • This Strategy, led by Women and Gender Equality Canada, is a whole-of-government approach to Ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
• Basic Information about GBV in Canada: Research by the Canadian Government
  • Statistic Canada had released a summary of findings from the 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces.
• StrongHearts Native Helpline: Identify Abuse
  • StrongHearts Native Helpline is a virtual space dedicated to providing educational and informative resources that speak on gender-based violence against Indigenous women.
•  Fact Sheet on Women with Disabilities and Violence
  • DAWN Canada has created accessible information regarding the experiences of women with disabilities and violence.
• Abuse of People with Disabilities
  • Steps to Justices has created a page that answers questions regarding the type of violence that people with disabilities may experience and the different methods of receiving support.
•  Gender-Based Violence During COVID-19 Pandemic: Considerations to Promote Mental Health of Racialized Women
  • The University of York’s Office of Women’s Health Research Chair in Mental Health created an infographic outlining Gender-Based Violence during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of data collection.
•  Stop Family Violence
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada has an initiative addressing Family Violence with resources and support.
•  Cornerstone Resources
  • Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre has created an exhaustive list of resources addressing the various forms of violence and the different demographics that experience violence.
•  Ending Violence Association of Canada
  • Ending Violence Association of Canada shares a report and resources regarding the COVID 19 pandemic meeting up with the GBV pandemic in Canada.
•  Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Violence Against Women
  • World Health Organization: Violence against Women and COVID 19 Frequently Asked Questions
•  Pauktuuit Inuit Women of Canada: COVID-19 Resources Page
  • Pauktuuit Inuit Women of Canada share COVID 19 Resources for Inuit
•  CDC: Violence Prevention
  • The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention shares information about the different types of abuse.
•  GBV Knowledge Centre
  • The Government of Canada provides information about GBV in Canada.
•  Know your rights! Family Violence Laws in Canada
  • The Government of Canada created an information page about legislation regarding domestic violence in provinces and territories across Canada

• Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
  • Coalition to Stop Violence against Native Women shares Information regarding Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ people and resources for support services
• You Are Not Alone: A Toolkit for Aboriginal Women Escaping Domestic Violence
  • Native Women’s Association Canada (NWAC) has created a comprehensive toolkit dedicated to providing Indigenous women with information and resources when attempting to escape domestic violence.
• Resources - ROMANCE/CORNAC
  • The Government of Canada share a crisis support resource list based on provinces
• Native Youth Sexual Health Network:
  • The Native Youth Sexual Health Network offers resources and information for Indigenous people and their supports
• Native Women’s Association of Canada GBV Fact Sheet
  • Native Women’s Association of Canada shares an up-to-date fact sheet about GBV and Indigenous peoples
• Information about GBV and Indigenous Peoples
  • A document by the Equal Press: research about GBV and Indigenous people
• Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
  • Pauktuuit Inuit Women of Canada shares resources for Inuit people
• Intimate Partner Violence: Experiences of Indigenous People in Canada
  • Government of Canada report highlighting statistics of intimate partner violence amongst Indigenous peoples

• 7 Tips for Starting a Conversation About Domestic Violence:
  • A list produced by the REACH TEAM, an organization whose aim is to provide resources and support for people facing partner violence.
• “Understanding and Preventing Dating Violence: Educator’s Series”:
  • A seminar that teaches about the complexities of GBV and young people.
• Facts about Sexual Health and Harassment:
  • A document produced by the Canadian Women’s Foundation provides insight into the complexities of GBV.
• Trauma- & Violence-Informed Care (TVIC): A Tool for Health & Social Service Organizations & Providers
  • The Gender, Trauma, and Violence Knowledge Incubator at Western University have created an overview of Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) and how to use the 4 Principles in individual and organizational practices.
• Trauma- & Violence-Informed Care & GBV Tools & Resources
  • Gender, Trauma & Violence Knowledge Incubator @ Western has curated a list of resources that speak on various forms of trauma, how to identify trauma, and how to support folks that are experiencing trauma/GBV.
• Community Action Resource Guide: Violence Prevention Resources & Service Providers
  • Native Women’s Association of Canada has created an exhaustive list of resources and supports for folks experiencing violence.
• Safety Planning with Children and Youth: A Toolkit for Working with Children and Youth Exposed to Domestic Violence
  • This toolkit has been created as a form of assistance for those working with children that may be experiencing domestic violence.
• Intersectional Approach to ending homelessness amongst LGBTQ2S+ people: End Violence Against Women.
• How to organize your own support group
  • A guide to establishing a local support group in your community
• Gender & COVID-19: Resources
  • Gender and COVID 19 Project has a Working Group that meets third Wednesday of each month and they produced these resources
• Domestic Violence Toolkit for Mental Health Professionals
  • A helpful presentation about Domestic Violence, its definitions and dynamics to look out for
• Supporting Female Survivors of GBV Experiences
  • Frontiers in Psychiatry shares an article about GBV and Homelessness

• Domestic Violence
  • The Mayo Clinic has dedicated its efforts to creating a page that provides general insight on men experiencing gender-based violence and men seeking immediate support.
• Help for Men Who Are Being Abused
  • HelpGuide has created an information page that speaks and outlines the experiences of men experiencing abuse.
  • There is information for men that are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and provides insights and tips on safety planning.
• Intimate Partner Abuse Against Men
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada has a dedicated page that speaks on intimate partner abuse against men in Canada and shares the statistics gathered by Statistic Canada.
• Men Can Be Victims of Abuse Too
  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline has created a page dispelling stereotypes and assumptions surrounding men that have experienced domestic violence.
• Resources from Around the Network
  • MenEngage Alliance has curated a list of resources from all over the world that addresses Gender-Based Violence and men.
• A Guide For Male Survivors of Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Shelter has created a guide that outlines the various forms of abuse that men may experience and the type of help that is available.

• 2SLGBTQ+ Youth & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Consultation
  • Wisdom2Action has released a video, summary, and report that explores the experience of 2SLGBTQ+ youth members and recommendations to address GBV.
• Youthline
  • LGBTQ2S+ direct moral and resource support
• Information about GBV In Rainbow Communities
  • The Learning Network has released a framework for understanding Intimate Partner Violence in Rainbow Communities
• 2-spirits of the 1st nations - Toronto-Based Resource
  • 2-Spirit community-based network in Toronto
• Practical Tools for Intersectional Workshops
  • The Rainbow Health Network has released practical tools for intersectional workshops for training and social service providers on LGBTQ issues.
• Intimate Partner Violence
  • Edmonton Men’s Health Collective has created a virtual space that defines the different types of violence/abuse, signs of an abusive relationship, and a list of resources.
• Resources on Intimate Violence in LGBT2SQ+ Relationships
  • Ending Violence Association of BC has provided resources on addressing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Two-Spirit, and Queer (LGBT2SQ+) relationships.
• Nova Vita 2SLGBTQIA+
  • Nova Vita has a dedicated space that outlines definitions and examples of ways to address and identify unhealthy or abusive relationships for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and communities. This space also includes local resources. 
• Two-Spirit and LGBTQ Indigenous Health
  • Rainbow Health Ontario has created a fact sheet that works towards informing service providers on Two-Spirit and LGBTQ Indigenous health concerns.

• Teen Dating Violence Information
  • The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women has created an informative page that is dedicated to addressing teen dating violence.
• An article to help youth facing dating violence
  • La Conversation included an article on dating violence on their platform. The article also includes an interactive policy map that outlines the various dating violence policies in each province and territory.
• Ikajuqatigiiniq: Inuit Youth Pathways to Violence Prevention
  • Pauktuutit led a leadership virtual camp that engaged with Inuit youth participants from across Inuit Nunangat and urban centres.
  • A Youth Initiatives Toolkit has been made available and this toolkit focuses on Inuit youth pathways to violence prevention.
• The Healing Journey
  • The Healing Journey is a platform comprised of various complex and culturally informed resources that work towards crisis intervention, public education, and prevention of family violence.
  • The virtual toolkit includes fact sheets, Family Violence resources, safety plans, Community Action Plan, Games, Youth Resources, and interactive resources such as Teen Dating: Are You in a Healthy Relationships?.
• "You Matter" Stop Youth Dating Violence Project
  • Ka Ni Kanichihk has an initiative that focuses primarily on addressing youth dating violence amongst Indigenous youth populations between the ages of 12-24 years old.
• Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Child Welfare
  • The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies has created a virtual guide that touches on various topics when addressing the intersections of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)/Violence Against Women (VAW) and Child Safety.
  • Examples of the resources available in the guide are the Children and Domestic Violence: Helping Your Child Navigate a Relationship with the Abusive Parent
• Programs for Children Who Witness Abuse
  • The Government of British Colombia has outlined resources and supports for children that have been exposed to or witnessed violence.
• 18 Ways to Support Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Shelters has provided a list of tips on how to support children that have witnessed domestic violence.
• PREVNet Addressing Youth Dating Violence
  • PREVNet is a platform that brings researchers and national organizations to focus on youth dating violence programs and promote evidence-based programs and policies that address youth dating violence.
• Teen Digital Dating Violence Toolkit
  • The BC Society of Transition Houses has provided a comprehensive toolkit that focuses on Teen Digital Dating Violence and provides a series of resources.
  • Examples of these resources are:
    • The Relationship Spectrum - Love Is Respect
    • Technology Safety Planning Checklist
    • Canadian Women's Foundation's Talking to Your Teen about Unhealthy Online Relationships

• Canadian Women’s Foundation:
  • Their mission is to stop violence, end poverty and empower girls.
• End Violence Against Women
  • Their mission is to work as a unified voice for systemic change while providing leadership for collaboration and knowledge exchange amongst partners and transition houses across the country.
• YWCA Canada
  • Advance gender equity for all women through informed advocacy and strong Member Associations
• Shelter Safe
  • Their mandate is to provide shelters to those in need.
• National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence
  • The NACAFV advocates for and supports shelters by providing practical training, culturally appropriate resources and opportunities to network in a supportive environment.
• Youthline
  • Youthline believes in fostering leadership and personal skills in young people. It does this by focusing on involving young people; both those who seek assistance and those who wish to develop themselves.

National Directory

• Provincial and Territorial Resources on Gender-Based Violence
• Find Family Violence Resources and Services in Your Area
• WAGE: Additional Support Services For Those Affected By Gender-Based Violence
• Domestic Shelters: Domestic Abuse Help in Canada
• Provincial and Territorial Crisis Help Lines

Alberta

• Government of Alberta: Gender-Based Violence Prevention
• Government of Alberta: Family Violence Prevention
• City of Calgary: Victim Resources - Domestic Violence
• Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services
• ActionDignity: Domestic Violence Resources During COVID-19

British Columbia 

• Government of British Columbia: Gender-Based Violence, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence
• BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre: Violence Against Women     
  • Eva BC COVID-19 Resources
• BC Centre for Disease Control

Manitoba

• Manitoba Status of Women Secretariat: Dealing with Domestic Violence or Family Violence?
• Addressing GBV in Manitoba: A Framework
• Southern First Nations Aboriginal Child and Family Services
• Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
• Institute for International Women’s Rights Manitoba

New Brunswick

• Support Services for Victims of Abuse
• Domestic, Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence and Stalking
• Sexual Violence New Brunswick
• Social Support NB: Intimate Partner Violence
• Resources for Aboriginal Youth in Youth Justice

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Violence Prevention Avalon East: Unsafe at Home - Domestic Abuse During COVID-19
• Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Tips for Youth to Prevent Gender-Based Violence and Inequality

Northwest Territories 

• Government of Northwest Territories: Family Violence
• NWT Family Violence Shelters (Shelter Network)
• YWCA: Shelter From Family Violence

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Domestic Violence Resource Centre
• Nova Scotia Canada: Intimate Partner Violence

Nunavut

• Access to Justice for Family Violence in Nunavut

Ontario

• Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres
• Stepstones: Services for Indigenous Youth
• GBV Resources for Men and Boys in Ottawa
• Kanawayihitowin - Taking Care of Each Other’s Spirit
• Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence Resources
• Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies: Resources and Supports for Ontario Families

Prince Edward Island

• Family Violence Prevention Services PEI
• Supports for Family Violence, Government Website
• Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence
• Aboriginal Women’s Association of PEI

Quebec

• Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence and Childhood Abuse Support Directory
• FÉDÉRATION DES MAISONS D'HÉBERGEMENT POUR FEMMES
• Quebec Native Women
• Quebec Native Women Non-Violence Initiative
• Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal 

Saskatchewan

• Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Programs
• Services for People Experiencing Violence Right Now
• Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services Saskatchewan Resources

Yukon

• Women’s Transition Home in Whitehorse
• Dawson Women’s Shelter
• Sexualized Assault Response Team