Violence and abuse

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Child abuse

Programs that provide therapeutic interventions for individuals and/or families who are experiencing child abuse.

Domestic violence: shelters and support

Agencies assisting women and men victims of domestic violence by providing shelter and transition housing, phone listening or external counselling and support services.

Elder abuse

Support agencies over the phone or on site for seniors exposed to all types of abuse: physical, sexual, psychological, violation of rights, financial exploitation and neglect.

Help lines related to violence and abuse

Programs that provide immediate telephone assistance to individuals who have experienced abuse and referrals to support services.

Prevention of violence and crime

Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of violence, abuse and crime through a variety of educational interventions.

Sexual assault and incest

Support for sexual violence victims in various forms: phone listening, individual meetings, support groups, accompaniment and advocacy. Prevention programs on sexual violence and intervention among sex offenders or those likely to become abusers.

Support for perpetrators of violence and their families

Programs that provide therapeutic interventions for individuals who are involved in a persistent pattern of violence which is directed against their partner.

Support for victims and their families

Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of violence, abuse and crime through a variety of educational interventions.

Therapy and counselling

Therapy, psychology and sexology services through various means: individual, couple, family or group counselling.