Resource library

Criminal and Family Law

This booklet deals with stalking, assault, and sexual assault. It explains that these kinds of abuse are against the law in Canada and describes how the law can help women who experience this kind of abuse. There is information on restraining orders, exclusive possession of the family home, terms of release, and peace bonds.

Draw The Line

“Draw The Line” is an interactive campaign that aims to engage Ontarians in a dialogue about sexual violence. The campaign challenges common myths about sexual violence and equips bystanders with information on how to intervene safely and effectively.

What do you need? How to get help

This page on the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic website lists ways you can get help when you need it. It has information on clinic services, abuse, safety, your children, partner abuse, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse/incest, housing and money, immigration, forced marriage, charges for assault, and lawyers.

Legal Advice for Survivors of Sexual Assault: Ontario’s ILA Pilot Program

Recorded on May 25, 2017 – This webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series reviews the pilot program that provides free independent legal advice (ILA), for survivors of recent and older cases of sexual assault.  This webinar covers who can get free legal advice and what questions a lawyer can help with.

Motherisk Hair Analysis Independent Review

In 2014, the Province of Ontario established the Independent Review of the Motherisk Drug Testing Laboratory at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. This is the report of the Independent Reviewer.

NeedHelpNow.ca

Needhelpnow.ca is designed to provide information to youth who have been impacted by a sexual picture/video being shared by peers. The goal of the site is to provide teens with practical steps they can take to regain control over the situation.

Women and HIV

This is a series of four info sheets on the human rights of women living with or vulnerable to HIV in Canada. The titles are:

1. Women in Prison, HIV and Hepatitis C. 
2. Women and the Criminalization of HIV Non-Disclosure.  (updated February 2017)
3. Women, Sex Work and HIV. 
4. Women and HIV Testing. 

After Bill S-7: Women and New Laws Affecting Marriage

Recorded on January 29, 2016  – Bill S-7, the Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act, was passed last year. It makes changes to law affecting forced and underage marriage, and may have immigration effects for women in polygamous relationships.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board – Ontario Women’s Justice Network (OWJN)

This web page has information about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. It covers the purpose of the Board, who can apply to the Board for compensation, how and when to apply, which expenses or compensation are included and which are not, and what to do if the applicant disagrees with a Board decision.

Criminal Law – Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario

This section of the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario website includes what happens in criminal court if you are an accused person, if you are a victim, if you are a witness, if you are a young person charged with a criminal offence, and more.