In The Spotlight
Record number of Ontario women to receive province's highest honour. Order of Ontario to recognize 11 outstanding women in their field.
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Neighbours, Friends and Families
The Neighbours, Friends and Families public education campaign helps those closest to an abused woman recognize early the signs of abuse and understand what they can do to help.
Are You in Danger?
Call 911 or your local police immediately.
Are You in Crisis?
Call the Assaulted Women's Helpline
1-866-863-0511
(Toll Free)
1-866-863-7868 (TTY)
416-863-0511 (Toronto)
Femaide
1 877 336-2433 (sans frais)
1 866 860-7082 (ATS)
If You Need Help
Services for Women
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Major Initiatives
Taking Action Against Sexual Violence
Ontario is taking important next steps to make the province safer for all women.
Changing Attitudes, Changing Lives: Ontario's Sexual Violence Action Plan [PDF] [HTML]
Meet Minister Laurel Broten
