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.



How can I protect myself at home from harassing behaviour?

Some ways that you can protect yourself at home include:

screen your phone calls
do not accept unidentified packages
identify people before you open the front door
keep your house well lit and keep bushes outside small
ask your phone company for details of protective services
keep emergency phone numbers by your phone
have a key ready as you approach your house
ask the police to do a home security check
consider changing the locks
ask repair people for identification
remove your name and address from recycled mail