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What is SafetyForWomen?

The mission of SafetyForWomen is "Stop Violence Against Women".

It's important to talk about the violence that you have experienced. These examples may help others to realize the threat and the ways to survive. And it's most important to you to open your heart and share your feelings with us. When you can talk about the problems it helps you to go over the silence and get through the hardest part of self defense process.
"Together we can stop the cycle of domestic violence"


What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence may consist of threats, punches or sexual force. The abuse can range from verbal harassment to stabbing and shooting. Domestic violence is a serious matter. It HAS often ended in death or permanent physical injury.

Most of the victims of domestic violence does not open their heart and talk about the problems they have in their homes, or try to find solutions BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.


What is Domestic Abuse?

There are many forms of domestic abuse, ranging from screaming threats to pushing and shoving. Contrary to what many women think, abuse isn't just physical battering.

Domestic abuse may include emotional abuse, economic abuse, sexual abuse, using children, threats, using male privilege, intimidation, isolation and a variety of other behaviors used to maintain fear, intimidation and power. In all cultures, the perpetrators are most commonly the men of the family.


What can I do if I have been abused?

For IMMEDIATE HELP call 911

  • You can, and you should talk to someone about the abuse.
  • You can tell a family member, a friend, or your doctor
  • You can also talk to a support group in your community. Women's centres and legal aid offices may be able to tell you of other services which offer help.



    • Where can I go if I have been abused?

    If you don't have a friend or family member with whom you can safely stay, and cannot afford a motel, there are shelters in your country which will accommodate you in an emergency. The RCMP or the police, if requested, will escort you out of the family home to any safe place you specify.

    If there are no shelters for you in the vicinity, the Salvation Army may be able to provide temporary assistance. It might also be worthwhile to check with the local Crisis Line or Help Line which may be able to provide a list of the organizations that can help during a crisis.


    I don't have any money, what can I do?

    If you don't have a family member or a relative who could borrow you money, maybe you should consider taking a loan.

    There's a lot of types of loans, for example PayDay Loans, Student Loans etc.



    How can I help other women who have been abused?

    You can tell your story in SafetyForWomen. (For registered users)
    Stories of the other abused women help women to see the problems and help them to know that they're not alone in that situation. It gives them strenght and advice that they can and they should do something.

    You can help SafetyForWomen to continue its mission "Stop Violence Against Women" and spread the word and tell your friends about this website.


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