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.



Where should I go if I have to leave my home because of abuse?

If you are the victim of spousal assault, your immediate safety is your first priority.  You 
should go where you feel safe.  This might be to a trusted neighbour, to family or to an 
emergency shelter.  One problem you might consider in going to a neighbour or family is that 
your spouse may well know to look for you there.  Check your phone book for listings of 
emergency shelters.  They will be listed with other emergency numbers at the front of your 
phone book.