Violence against women is…

The physical, sexual and psychological harm or suffering to a woman

Includes threats of such an act, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty whether occurring in public or private life

Gender of Victims Who Suffer Abuse

10%

90%

Men

Women

Impact of Violence Against Women

The increase of sexual risk-taking among adolescents

The transmission of STDs, including HIV/AIDS

Precipitating various gynaecological problems including chronic pelvic pain and painful intercourse

Unplanned pregnancies

Organizations That Help Women

Status of Women Canada

Justice Canada

Canada Heritage

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Ways to Prevent Abuse

Call the police Report to someone you know Protect yourself Raise your children to respect others Support organizations that help women

Work cited page

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3. Health Canada (violence against women’s info). Retrieved October 13, 2008 from

www.hc-sc.gc.ca

4. Women health government (violence against women’s info). Retrieved October 13, 2008 from

www.4woman.gov/violence/index.cfm

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www.liberal-international.org/newsletter.asp?ia_id=1552

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www.newsmakingnews.com/archive3,8,05.htm