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What is Abuse?

What is Violence?

  • Any act of imposing one’s will upon another physically and/or emotionally is an act of violence
  • Being physically hit, slapped, shoved or hurt in ANY way
  • Being mentally controlled, yelled at or belittled
  • Being denied access to money
  • Being ignored and not heard
  • Being forced to have sex
  • Being touched in any unwanted way
  • Being denied the right to leave your home, use your phone, work outside of the house or see friends
  • Violence is never acceptable.    

    Know that there is help.

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    • Supportive Recovery
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      • Community Inclusion
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    • Outreach Program
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  • Home
    ▼
    • Community Feedback
    • Membership Form
  • Programs & Services
    ▼
    • STV – Women’s Counselling
    • Victim Services Program
    • PEACE Child & Youth Program
    • Tlaa Juuhldaa Naay Transition House
    • Supportive Recovery
    • Community Living BC
      ▼
      • Home Shared Living
      • Community Inclusion
      • Respite Care
      • Support Services
    • Outreach Program
  • What is Abuse?
    ▼
    • Gender-based Violence & Abuse
    • Resources
      ▼
      • Links
    • Cover Your Tracks
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    • Help Line
  • News and Events
  • Employment
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