POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 77 continued Abuse is wrong in any family Abuse is wrong in any family In Canada, it is against the law to assault, threaten, or harass another person. The laws apply to everyone in Canada. The laws apply whether the people are strangers, friends or family members, whether they are married, living together or dating. The law is also clear that parents and caregivers cannot abuse their children, or allow another person to abuse their child. Abuse is behaviour used to intimidate, isolate, dominate or control another person. Family violence is abuse that happens at home, within a family, or in an intimate relationship. Abuse can happen in any family or relationship. It happens to individuals of all backgrounds, religions, races, cultures, ethnic origins and sexual orientations, regardless of income, occupation, or education. Abuse is never the survivor's fault. What is a healthy relationship? Healthy relationships are respectful, trusting and supportive. You feel comfortable around the other person and know they will not hurt you. You like being around the other person. You feel like you can talk openly with them. Both people treat each other equally and share in decisions. One person does not make all the decisions. People in healthy relationships are not violent or abusive with each other. No one has the right to be violent or abusive with other people. Is family violence a crime? A crime is a violation of the Criminal Code of Canada. The Criminal Code applies to all of Canada. Some acts of family violence are a crime. Examples are: • murder • attempted murder • human trafficking Designed by Freepik
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