Violence is when there is an unlawful exercise of physical force that may result in criminal charges or physical and/or sexual abuse. Abuse is when someone in a caring relationship does or says things to gain control over another person by hurting that person or causing feelings such as fear, anxiety, nervousness, guilt, helplessness or worthlessness. Interpersonal violence and abuse refers to violence and abuse that occurs between people who know each other. It can occur within or outside a family setting. Women, men and children can all be victims of interpersonal violence and abuse. Older family members can be abused by their adult children and other caretakers. Interpersonal violence and abuse may take many different forms and include physical abuse, mental and emotional abuse, sexual abuse, intimidation, financial abuse and threat. Abusive behaviour is rooted in the desire for someone to gain control over another to the advantage of the individual who is gaining control. An abuser may not need to hit or physically harm an individual to gain control over them. Emotional and verbal abuse can have the same impact as physical violence.
Transition Houses
The following women's shelters are funded to provide emergency accommodation and support for women and their children:
•Regina Transition House - 306-569-2292
•Isabel Johnson Shelter, Regina - 306-525-2141
•Wichihik Iskwewak Safe House (WISH), Regina - 306-543-0493
•Moose Jaw Transition House - 306-693-6511
•Southwest Safe Shelter, Swift Current - 306-778-3692
•Saskatoon Interval House - 306-244-0185
•Shelwin House, Yorkton - 306-783-7233
•Prince Albert Safe Shelter for Women Inc. - 306-764-7233
•Piwapan Women's Centre, La Ronge - 306-425-3900; crisis line - 306-425-4090
•Battlefords Interval House - 306-445-2742
•Lloydminster Interval Home - 780-875 -0966
•North East Women's Shelter, Melfort - 306-752-9455
For further information, please contact:
Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan, Inc. (PATHS)
1102 8th Avenue, Suite 202
Regina, SK S4R 1C9
Phone: 306-522-3515
Email: paths@sasktel.net
Website: http://www.abusehelplines.org/
Sexual Assault Services
Sexual assault services may include a 24-hour crisis telephone line, direct support and counseling for victims of sexual assault. The following community-based organizations receive funding to provide a range of sexual assault services. Some organizations provide sexual assault services as one component of a broader service:
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Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault |
Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. |
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Lloydminster Sexual Assault |
North East Outreach and Support Services Inc. |
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The Prince Albert Mobile Crisis |
Regina Sexual Assault Centre Inc. |
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Saskatoon Sexual Assault & Information Centre Inc. |
Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours Inc. (SIGN) |
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South West Crisis Services Inc. |
West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre Inc. |
For further information, you may also contact:
Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan Inc.
103 - 1102 8th Avenue
Regina, SK S4R 1C9
306-757-1941
http://sassk.ca/
Family Violence Outreach and Victim Services Programs
Outreach services funded through the Ministry of Justice assist women who may not use a shelter or need help in accessing a shelter or other services. Services may include support to women, children and families in violent or potentially violent circumstances, education on abuse and information about services available in the community.
The following community-based organizations receive funding to provide family violence outreach services.
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Family Service Regina Inc. |
The Moose Jaw Women's Transition Association Inc. |
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Envision Counselling and Support |
Yorkton Women in Need Inc. |
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Family Service Saskatoon Inc. |
West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre Inc. |
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La Ronge Native Women's |
North East Outreach & Support Services Inc. |
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Hudson Bay Family & Support |
Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords Inc. |
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North West Friendship |
PARTNERS Family Services Inc. |
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TFHQ Safe Shelter Inc. |
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For further information, you may also contact:
Saskatchewan Towards Offering Partnership Solutions to Violence Inc.
103 - 1102 8th Ave
Regina, SK S4R 1C9
306-565-3199
http://www.stopstoviolence.com/
Laws to Help Victims of Violence and Abuse
- The Victims of Interpersonal Violence Act (formerly known as The Victims of Domestic Violence Act)
- The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
- Saskatchewan Child Abuse Protocol 2014
- Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act, 2019 (Paid Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Violence Leave)
- Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act, 2017 (Interpersonal Violence Leave)
- The Privacy Amendment Act, 2018
- The Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clare's Law) Act
- Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clare's Law); (Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police)
Related Items
The Domestic Violence Death Review is a component of Saskatchewan’s broader response to interpersonal violence and domestic abuse.
Stop Family Violence provides you with a one-stop source of information on family violence. These pages also provide links to supports and services in your area.
How to End a Fixed-Term Tenancy Agreement
A tenant in a fixed-term tenancy agreement may end the agreement early if:
- the tenant, the tenant's child or an adult under the care of the tenant is a victim of interpersonal violence; and
- has received a certificate from an official of the Victims Services Branch that the tenant, child or adult is at risk of interpersonal violence from a cohabitant if the tenancy continues.
The tenant must apply to the Victims Services Branch by providing either:
- A Court Order Submission Form and a copy of a court order or bond that is in place to prevent a cohabitant of the tenant from contacting or communicating with the tenant, the tenant's child, or the adult under the care of the tenant; or
- A Professional Person Statement indicating that the child or the adult under the care of the tenant has been the subject of interpersonal violence. This form can be completed by a Social Worker, Psychologist, duly qualified medical practitioner, registered nurse, registered psychiatric nurse, member of the RCMP or a police service, or an employee of an emergency transitional shelter or an agency that provides support for victims of interpersonal violence.
If satisfied that there is risk if the tenancy continues, the Victims Services Branch will provide the tenant with a Certificate Confirming Safety Risk. The tenant will then be able to provide to the landlord a Notice to Landlord to Terminate a Fixed Term Tenancy for Interpersonal Violence.
For further information or assistance in completing these documents, please contact your local Victim Services program or Victims Services at 1-888-286-6664 (toll-free) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays).
Completed documents can be emailed to victimsservices@gov.sk.ca.
Originally published at: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/victims-of-crime-and-abuse/interpersonal-violence-and-abuse-programs