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  • Domestic violence information in various languages

    • Amharic

      • Australia

        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Amharic - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Underage Forced Marriage. [Amharic - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Arabic

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Arabic - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Supporting someone who experiences domestic violence. [Arabic - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Arabic - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Underage Forced Marriage. [Arabic - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Arabic - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [Arabic - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Healthy Relationships. [Arabic - Canada - Alberta].
          • Healthy Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Healthy Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [Arabic - Canada - Alberta].
          • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Arabic - Canada - Alberta].
          • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence.. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Arabic - Canada - Alberta].
          • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Arabic - Canada - Alberta].
          • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Arabic - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United Nations

        • International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - events. [Arabic - United Nations]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United States of America

        • You have a right to be free from violence in your home: Questions and Answers - Family Violence Prevention Fund. [Arabic - United States of America]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Bengali

      • Australia

        • Underage Forced Marriage. [Bengali - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Bosnian

      • Australia

        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Bosnian - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Bosnian - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Chinese

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Chinese - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Supporting someone who experiences domestic violence. [Chinese - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Chinese Traditional - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Chinese - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [Chinese (traditional) - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Stalking is a crime called criminal harassment. [Mandarin - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Watch a video? Abuse. A Question Of Language. [Mandarin, Cantonese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English - Canada].
        • Healthy Relationships. [Chinese - Canada - Alberta].
          • Healthy Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Healthy Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [Chinese - Canada - Alberta].
          • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Chinese - Canada - Alberta].
          • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence.. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Chinese - Canada - Alberta].
          • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Chinese - Canada - Alberta].
          • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Watch a video? Talking About Abuse: Domestic Violence. [Mandarin - Canada - British Columbia].
        • Watch a video? Talking About Abuse: Sexual Assault and Dating Violence. [Mandarin - Canada - British Columbia].
        • What Is Abuse?. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (simplified) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • What Is Abuse?. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (traditional) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Getting Help from the Police or RCMP. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (simplified) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Getting Help from the Police or RCMP. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (traditional) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Protection Orders. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (simplified) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Protection Orders. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (traditional) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • The Criminal Court Process. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (simplified) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • The Criminal Court Process. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (traditional) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • If Your Sponsor Abuses You. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (simplified) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • If Your Sponsor Abuses You. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (traditional) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Planning. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (simplified) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Planning. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (traditional) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Parenting. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (simplified) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Parenting. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Chinese (traditional) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders. [Chinese (simplified) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders. [Chinese (traditional) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Chinese - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Project Blue Sky - March 11, 2005 archived version - A Website on Domestic Violence - General information. [Chinese - Canada - Ontario].

      • United Nations

        • International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - events. [Chinese - United Nations]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United States of America

        • You have a right to be free from violence in your home: Questions and Answers - Family Violence Prevention Fund. [Chinese - United States of America]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Plan - New York Asian Women's Center. [Chinese - United States of America - New York].

    • Croatian

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Croatian - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Croatian - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Croatian - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Dari

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Dari - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Underage Forced Marriage. [Dari - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [Dari - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Dinka

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Dinka - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Underage Forced Marriage. [Dinka - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • English

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [English - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Supporting someone who experiences domestic violence. [English - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [English - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Underage Forced Marriage. [English - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [English - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS). [English - Australia]. Some items might be in PDF format. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [English - Canada].
        • Stalking is a crime called criminal harassment. [English - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Watch a video? Abuse. A Question Of Language. [Mandarin, Cantonese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English - Canada].
        • Healthy Relationships. [English - Canada - Alberta].
          • Healthy Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [English - Canada - Alberta].
          • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). (How to view a PDF file).
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [English - Canada - Alberta].
          • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence.. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [English - Canada - Alberta].
          • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [English - Canada - Alberta].
          • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
        • What Is Abuse?. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [English - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Getting Help from the Police or RCMP. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [English - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Protection Orders. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [English - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • The Criminal Court Process. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [English - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • If Your Sponsor Abuses You. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [English - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Planning. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [English - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Parenting. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [English - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders. [English - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • What is Domestic Violence? - November 20, 2012 archived version - KCWA (Korean Canadian Women's Association) Family and Social Services. [English - Canada - Ontario].
        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [English - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Stop Family Violence. [English - Canada]. Some items might be in PDF format. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United Nations

        • International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - events. [English - United Nations]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United States of America

        • You have a right to be free from violence in your home: Questions and Answers - Family Violence Prevention Fund. [English - United States of America]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Plan - New York Asian Women's Center. [English - United States of America - New York].
        • Abuse & Immigrants - National Domestic Violence Hotline. [English - United States of America].
        • MINCAVA Electronic Clearinghouse - Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA). [English - United States of America].

    • Fijian

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Fijian - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • French

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [French - Canada].
        • Stalking is a crime called criminal harassment. [French - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [French - Canada - Alberta].
          • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Colour]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [French - Canada - Alberta].
          • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
        • What Is Abuse?. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [French - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Getting Help from the Police or RCMP. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [French - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Protection Orders. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [French - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • The Criminal Court Process. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [French - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • If Your Sponsor Abuses You. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [French - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Planning. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [French - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Parenting. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [French - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders. [French - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [French - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Stop Family Violence. [French - Canada]. Some items might be in PDF format. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United Nations

        • International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - events. [French - United Nations]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Hindi

      • Australia

        • Underage Forced Marriage. [Hindi - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Hindi - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Italian

      • Australia

        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Italian - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Italian - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Italian - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Japanese

      • Australia

        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Japanese - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Project Blue Sky - September 14, 2005 archived version - A Website on Domestic Violence - General information. [Japanese - Canada - Ontario].

      • United States of America

        • Safety Plan - New York Asian Women's Center. [Japanese - United States of America - New York].

    • Khmer / Cambodian

      • Australia

        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Khmer - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Korean

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Korean - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Supporting someone who experiences domestic violence. [Korean - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Korean - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [Korean - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Watch a video? Talking About Abuse: Immigration and Sponsorship Breakdown. [Korean - Canada - British Columbia].
        • Watch a video? Talking About Abuse: Sexual Assault and Dating Violence. [Korean - Canada - British Columbia].
        • What is Domestic Violence? - November 20, 2012 archived version - KCWA (Korean Canadian Women's Association) Family and Social Services. [Korean - Canada - Ontario].
        • Project Blue Sky - December 26, 2004 archived version - A Website on Domestic Violence - General information. [Korean - Canada - Ontario].
        • Domestic violence prevention - signs that indicate emotional, mental, or physical abuse - specifically for males and their partners; this information might be transferrable to women and their partners - May 8, 2005 archived version. [Korean - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file). (Disclaimer and copyright - August 15, 2004 archived version).

      • United States of America

        • You have a right to be free from violence in your home: Questions and Answers - Family Violence Prevention Fund. [Korean - United States of America]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Plan - New York Asian Women's Center. [Korean - United States of America - New York].

    • Lao

      • Australia

        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Lao - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Macedonian

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Macedonian - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Macedonian - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Nepali

      • Australia

        • Underage Forced Marriage. [Nepali - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Persian and Farsi

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Farsi - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Underage Forced Marriage. [Farsi - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Healthy Relationships. [Farsi - Canada - Alberta].
          • Healthy Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Healthy Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [Farsi - Canada - Alberta].
          • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA).. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Farsi - Canada - Alberta].
          • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Farsi - Canada - Alberta].
          • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Farsi - Canada - Alberta].
          • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Watch a video? Talking About Abuse: Immigration and Sponsorship Breakdown. [Farsi - Canada - British Columbia].
        • Watch a video? Talking About Abuse: Sexual Assault and Dating Violence. [Farsi - Canada - British Columbia].
        • Getting Help from the Police or RCMP. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Farsi (Persian) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Protection Orders. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Farsi (Persian) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • The Criminal Court Process. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Farsi (Persian) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Planning. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Farsi (Persian) - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Leaving Domestic Violence: A Safety Planning Checklist - May 19, 2004 archived version. [Farsi - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file). (Disclaimer and copyright - May 17, 2004 archived version).
        • Domestic violence prevention - signs that indicate emotional, mental, or physical abuse - specifically for males and their partners; this information might be transferrable to women and their partners - May 19, 2004 archived version. [Farsi - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file). (Disclaimer and copyright - August 15, 2004 archived version).

    • Polish

      • Australia

        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Polish - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Portuguese

      • Australia

        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Portuguese - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Portuguese - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Punjabi

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [Punjabi - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Stalking is a crime called criminal harassment. [Punjabi - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Healthy Relationships. [Punjabi - Canada - Alberta].
          • Healthy Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Healthy Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [Punjabi - Canada - Alberta].
          • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA).. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Punjabi - Canada - Alberta].
          • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Punjabi - Canada - Alberta].
          • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Punjabi - Canada - Alberta].
          • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • What Is Abuse?. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Punjabi - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Getting Help from the Police or RCMP. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Punjabi - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Protection Orders. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Punjabi - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • The Criminal Court Process. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Punjabi - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • If Your Sponsor Abuses You. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Punjabi - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Planning. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Punjabi - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Parenting. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Punjabi - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders. [Punjabi - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Punjabi - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Russian

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Russian - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Russian - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [Russian - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Watch a video? Talking About Abuse: Immigration and Sponsorship Breakdown. [Russian - Canada - British Columbia].
        • Watch a video? Talking About Abuse: Sexual Assault and Dating Violence. [Russian - Canada - British Columbia].

      • United Nations

        • International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - events. [Russian - United Nations]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United States of America

        • You have a right to be free from violence in your home: Questions and Answers - Family Violence Prevention Fund. [Russian - United States of America]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Samoan

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Samoan - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Serbian

      • Australia

        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Serbian - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Serbian - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Somali

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Somali - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Somali - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Underage Forced Marriage. [Somali - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [Somali - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Healthy Relationships. [Somali - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Proection Against Family Violence Act (PAVA). [Somali - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Somali - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Somali - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Somali - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Sorani

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Sorani - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Spanish

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Spanish - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Supporting someone who experiences domestic violence. [Spanish - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Spanish - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [Spanish - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Stalking is a crime called criminal harassment. [Spanish - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Healthy Relationships. [Spanish - Canada - Alberta].
          • Healthy Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Healthy Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [Spanish - Canada - Alberta].
          • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA).. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA). [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Spanish - Canada - Alberta].
          • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Spanish - Canada - Alberta].
          • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Spanish - Canada - Alberta].
          • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. (How to view a PDF file).
          • Listen? Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Audio. (Hear a person reading)].
        • What Is Abuse?. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Spanish - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Getting Help from the Police or RCMP. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Spanish - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Protection Orders. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Spanish - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • The Criminal Court Process. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Spanish - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • If Your Sponsor Abuses You. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Spanish - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Planning. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Spanish - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Parenting. Live Safe - End Abuse fact sheet series. [Spanish - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Spanish - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United Nations

        • International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - events. [Spanish - United Nations]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United States of America

        • You have a right to be free from violence in your home: Questions and Answers - Family Violence Prevention Fund. [Spanish - United States of America]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Abuse & Immigrants - National Domestic Violence Hotline. [Spanish - United States of America].

    • Swahili

      • Canada

        • Healthy Relationships. [Swahili - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Proection Against Family Violence Act (PAVA). [Swahili - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Swahili - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Swahili - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Swahili - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Tagalog and Filipino / Pilipino

      • Australia

        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Filipino - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Watch a video? Talking About Abuse: Immigration and Sponsorship Breakdown. [Tagalog - Canada - British Columbia].
        • Watch a video? Talking About Abuse: Sexual Assault and Dating Violence. [Tagalog - Canada - British Columbia].
        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Tagalog (Filipino) - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United States of America

        • You have a right to be free from violence in your home: Questions and Answers - Family Violence Prevention Fund. [Tagalog - United States of America]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Plan - New York Asian Women's Center. [Tagalog - United States of America - New York].

    • Tamil

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Tamil - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Tamil - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [Tamil - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Tamil - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Thai

      • Australia

        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Thai - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Thai - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Tigrinya / Tigrigna

      • Australia

        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Tigrigna - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Tongan

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Tongan - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Turkish

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Turkish - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Turkish - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Turkish - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Urdu

      • Australia

        • Underage Forced Marriage. [Urdu - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Abuse is wrong in any language. [Urdu - Canada]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Healthy Relationships. [Urdu - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Proection Against Family Violence Act (PAVA). [Urdu - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Urdu - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Urdu - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Urdu - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Urdu - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).

    • Vietnamese

      • Australia

        • What is domestic violence? - flyer. [Vietnamese - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Supporting someone who experiences domestic violence. [Vietnamese - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence hurts the whole family. [Vietnamese - Australia - New South Wales]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Are you a victim of domestic violence?. [Vietnamese - Australia - Queensland]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • Canada

        • Healthy Relationships. [Vietnamese - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Know Your Rights: Alberta's Proection Against Family Violence Act (PAVA). [Vietnamese - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Child Abuse / Children Exposed to Family Violence. [Vietnamese - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Women Abused in Intimate Relationships. [Vietnamese - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships. [Vietnamese - Canada - Alberta]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Domestic violence prevention - signs that indicate emotional, mental, or physical abuse - August 3, 2004 archived version - specifically for males and their partners; this information might be transferrable to women and their partners. [Vietnamese - Canada - British Columbia]. (How to view a PDF file). (Disclaimer and copyright - August 3, 2004 archived version).
        • Creating a Safety Plan - Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. [Vietnamese - Canada - Ontario]. (How to view a PDF file).

      • United States of America

        • You have a right to be free from violence in your home: Questions and Answers - Family Violence Prevention Fund. [Vietnamese - United States of America]. (How to view a PDF file).
        • Safety Plan - New York Asian Women's Center. [Vietnamese - United States of America - New York].

• ESL students and personal safety

  Are you a woman? Are you learning English? What can you do to improve your safety? Find out personal safety tips for ESL students:

  • Chinese
    • Canada
      • International Student Safety. [Chinese - Canada - British Columbia - Vancouver].
  • English
    • Canada
      • International Student Safety. [English - Canada - British Columbia - Vancouver].
      • Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society. [English - Canada - British Columbia - Metro Vancouver].

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