What is Woman Abuse?
Woman abuse is the intent by an intimate partner or other , to control a woman’s behaviour or to induce fear by means of verbal abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, intimidation or a combination of these things. Isolation, financial control, threats of suicide or harm to loved ones, degradation, public humiliation and threats of force are all forms of abuse.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing abuse, there are people and organizations in the community that can help.
24 Hour Emergency Services (confidential, no fee) |
| Police Emergency |
911 |
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| Stratford Police Service |
(519)271-4141 |
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| O.P.P |
1-888-310-1122 |
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Optimism Place
(emergency shelter, 24 hour crisis support) |
(519)271-5550
1-800-265-8598 |
www.optimismplace.on.ca |
Victim Services Perth County
(short term emotional support and referrals) |
(519)271-9998
1-866-387-7773 |
www.vsperth.ca |
| Huron-Perth Crisis Intervention Services |
(519)274-8000
1-888-829-7484 |
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| Shelter Net – information about Shelters and Second Stages across the province |
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www.shelternet.ca |
Criminal Court-based Services |
| Victim/Witness Assistance Program (support through the criminal justice system) |
(519)271-5221
1-888-915-1400 |
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| Crown Attorney |
(519)271-4020 |
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