A selection of resources by type. More resources can be found in the digital resource libraries of the Ontario Association of Interval &Transition Houses (OAITH) and the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children at Western University. Resources in French are available here. Resources in other languages, including indigenous languages, are available here.
Statistics – Both national and international statistics concerning criminal justice, sheltering, and violence against women.
Factsheets – Fact sheets and documents addressing violence against women, violence against Aboriginal women, children and domestic violence, immigration, and sheltering. Information is provided from both national and international organizations.
Campaigns – Learn more about campaigns and initiatives around the world working to end violence against women.
Government Publications – Government of Canada publications relating to abuse, domestic violence, risk assessment, and the economic impacts of violence against women.
Legislation & Action Plans – International legislation and action plans to end violence against women around the world.
Reports & Studies – Studies and reports addressing violence against Aboriginal women, culture and immigration, health, judicial issues, and responding to violence against women.
Toolkits & Guides – Toolkits and guides for supporting women fleeing violence, implementing services, supporting aboriginal women, and identifying abuse.
Training – Training guides for working with women who have experienced abuse. Resources include general training for service workers in women’s shelters, working with diverse groups of women, working with children, working with the legal system, and working in the non-profit sector.
Podcasts & Videos – Multimedia resources that share stories of survivors and work to end violence against women.