The following National Spousal Abuse FAQs are provided by the Legal Studies Program.

Funded by the Department of Justice Canada.

Warning: 

The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information only. If you have
a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.



Who can I talk to about the abuse I suffer at home?

Talking about your problem is very important. Tell a friend, family member  or someone in 
your community. Community members who will have seen people in similar situations include 
doctors, public health nurses, emergency room nurses, social workers, private therapists and 
women's shelter staff.

There may also be a distress line in your community or a shelter which operates a 24 hour 
help line.