November is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Although violence within intimate partnerships can happen to anyone of any gender identity, stats show that women, girls, and Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people experience much higher rates (nearly double) of violence than men. Nearly 80% of those reporting intimate partner violence to police are women. Sixty-seven per cent of people who experience family violence are women and girls. (Shana Conroy, Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics, 2021).
According to the Canadian Women's Foundation:
We will be sharing information and resources all month on our channels about domestic violence and its effects. Check back to learn more.
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