FAMI LY VIOLENCE AWARENESS 55TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE CHI D ABUSE AW RENESS
POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 1 On behalf of the members of the Atlantic Police Association and the Police Association of Nova Scotia, I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the many businesses and members of the public whose continued generosity and support make our work possible. Your contributions are instrumental in advancing the objectives of our annual Community Crime Prevention Guide and in supporting numerous local charitable initiatives - an enduring commitment that has extended for more than five decades. Your ongoing partnership plays a vital role in strengthening the safety and well-being of our communities, and we are deeply grateful for your support. As we look ahead to 2026, we extend our best wishes for a year filled with health, safety, and continued success. We would also like to acknowledge Fenety Marketing for their professionalism and dedication in ensuring the continued success of our annual publication. Thank you for your steadfast support. Respectfully, Morgan Gibson President Atlantic Police Association / Police Association of Nova Scotia Thank You PO BOX 88, EASTERN PASSAGE STN. MAIN, EASTERN PASSAGE, NS B3G 1M7 PHONE: (902) 468-7555 EMAIL: PANS@APA.ONE PANS Office Staff David W. Fisher CEO Brigitte Gaudet Controller President: Morgan Gibson 1st Vice-President: Steve Shipley - Lunenburg County 2nd Vice-President: Dale Johnson - Charlottetown Secretary/Treasurer: Mike Goss - Kings County Area Director: Trevor Lamont - Colchester County Area Director: Jason Galloway - Cumberland County Area Director: Chris Irving - Pictou County PANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 3 • First Responders’ Wellness Symposium Society • Dartmouth General Hospital • Abercrombie Volunteer Fire Department • Holiday Heroes • Kids Help Phone COMMUNITY DONATIONS 2025 The Police Association of Nova Scotia supported communities across the province through a variety of programs and activities, including donations to the following: Thank You PANS donates to Kids Help Phone Truro Police Association President, Corporal Scott Milbury and PANS Board of Director, Corporal Trevor Lamont present a donation to Holiday Heroes. Proceeds from our 55th Annual Digital Crime Prevention Guide on Child Abuse Awareness have allowed the Police Association of Nova Scotia to make a donation to KIDS HELP PHONE. Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people Feel Out Loud.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 5 From the Publisher On behalf of the Police Association of Nova Scotia, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every advertiser and sponsor of our Annual Telephone Appeal. This digital edition of our Annual Crime Prevention Guide is now available online at www.pansguide.com, making it easily accessible to everyone to view. PANS produces an Annual Digital Crime Prevention Guide to educate the public on important community concerns. Our current edition targets the subject of Child Abuse Awareness designed to help educate and promote the public’s role in identifying and reporting potential Child Abuse, and help victims find the support they need in Nova Scotia. This annual project is successful as a result of financial support from residents and business representatives throughout the Province. With your generous support for the activities of the Police Association of Nova Scotia, PANS is also able to support our communities, including a special donation this year to KIDS HELP PHONE. We welcome your comments or suggestions regarding these publications and we look forward to speaking with you each year during our Annual Telephone Appeal. Respectfully, Mark T. Fenety President Fenety Marketing Services
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 7 55th Annual Crime Prevention Guide TABL E OF CONTENTS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS What Is Child Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Physical Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Child Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Sexual Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Emotional Abuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 When A Parent Abducts Their Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Signs of Child Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 What Should I do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Report Child Abuse Or Neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 12 Child Rights Everyone Should Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Effects Of Child Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Family Violence Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Family Violence Quiz - Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 How To Identify A Safe Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 10 Places To Go If You Don’t Feel Safe At Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Safety Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Need help but don’t know where to start? Call 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Message from PANS President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 PANS Board Of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 PANS supports KIDS HELP PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Message from the Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Amherst Police Department - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Charlottetown Police Services - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Kentville Police Services - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 New Glasgow Regional Police - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Stellarton Police Service - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Truro Police Service - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Westville Police Service - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 9 PANS in the community Amherst Police Department Sergeant Kevin Girouard keeps warm by the fire waiting for the Amherst Christmas Parade to begin. Amherst Police and Elves welcome Santa to Town. continued Sergeant Aaron Graham and Constable Lauren Millard attended the Tim Horton’s Camp Day.
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PANS in the community Amherst Police Department POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 11 continued Constable Caitlin Mackenzie, Melanie Siddell, K9 Lola and Constable Jade Pratt attend Police Week Celebrations. Police Week Celebrations continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 13 PANS in the community Members of Amherst Police attended the Remembrance Day ceremony to honour and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country. Constable Michelle Harrison recruits a future member We will Remember... continued Amherst Police Department continued
14 POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA Early Childhood Specialist since 1968, providing Quality Early Learning and Care in four locations throughout the HRM 208 Duke Towers provides programming for children age 18 mo-5 yrs. 59 Glenforest Drive provides programming for children age 18 mo-12 years. 30 Damascus Drive provides programming for children age 3 mo-5 yrs. 2155 Monastery Lane provides programming for children age 18 mo-5 yrs. To enroll your children in any of our programs, please email office @stjcc.ca Limited Spaces are currently available 902 422 8441 ex 155 DARIM MASONRY LIMITED Commercial Block and Brick Construction 1-632 Rocky Lake Dr. Bedford, NS B4A 2T6 Phone: (902) 252-9694 Cell: (902) 209-5628 darimmasonry@hotmail.com President DARRELL W JERRETT Middle Sackville, NS (902) 817-3444
POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 15 PANS in the community Constable Caitlin Mackenzie makes a new friend for Halloween. Constable Greg Pavlovic stops by the Cumberland Pride Events Celebration in Amherst Amherst Police Department continued Constable Michelle Harrison, K9 Rocky and K9 Lola wished the ARHS Class of 2025, a fantastic prom night
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 17 PANS in the community Charlottetown Police Service Charlottetown Police are proud to participate in the 2nd Annual Trucks for Kids event giving kids a chance to climb into the cruisers and meet our members. continued
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A trick-or-treater visits Corporal Mark Newcombe and Constable Dale Johnson on Halloween night! POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 19 PANS in the community Charlottetown Police Servicecontinued Charlottetown Police had another successful Turkey Drive!
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 21 PANS in the community Kentville Police Service continued Kentville Police teamed with Nova Scotia Department of Justice - Sheriff Services for this year’s Cram a Cruiser Event. NKEC Safe Grad fundraiser
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 23 PANS in the community Kentville Police Servicecontinued Cdt/Cst Manny Reehal and Aux/Cst Brad Rafuse had the honour of running in the 2025 NSLETR for Special Olympics at the Summer Games in Antigonish continued Kentville Police hosted their Annual Holiday Brunch in support of Make-a-Wish Canada
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 25 Lest We Forget PANS in the community Kentville Police Service continued Chief Martin Smith, Auxiliary Officer Brad Rafuse, Constable Chelsey Hutley and Constable Ryan Yould attended the 43rd Annual Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Service honoring those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Getting ready to participate in Remembrance Day ceremonies continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 27 Staff and members of the Kentville Police participated in the Valley Harvest Marathon in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. PANS in the community Kentville Police Service continued Sergeant Kevin Pick and Sergeant Trevor MacNeil assist Mayor Zebian and Spike in the Pumpkin Drop at KCA School
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PANS in the community New Glasgow Regional Police and the NGRP Explorers teamed up with the U13AA Pictou County Crushers players to Stuff a Cruiser in support of the Pictou County Food Bank. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 29 Harvey Timmons stops to talk to a possible future police officer during Halloween night patrols. New Glasgow Regional Police continued
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PANS in the community Members of the New Glasgow Regional Police Service help support the Special Olympics Canada Donut Campaign. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 31 New Glasgow Regional Policecontinued Members of the New Glasgow Regional Police and staff had another successful Annual Fill a Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive. Even Santa found time to stop by for this great cause!
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PANS in the community Constable Dan Holland, Sergeant Paul Veenhuis and Youth Corps Sergeant Kendall Wilson thank Worshipal Master Joe Kippax, Treasurer Peter Baird and Worshipal Brother Gun Mason for their generous donation to the Stellarton Youth Corps. Stellarton/Westville Youth Corps, along with Sergeant Paul Veenhuis (Stellarton Police), Acting Sergeant Kyle Clarke (Westville Police) and Sergeant Makayla Morrell (Stellarton Police) visit the Atlantic Police Academy. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 33 Stellarton Police Service continued
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PANS in the community Stellarton Police members and Santa helped with this year’s Cram the Cruiser Food Drive event in support of the Pictou County Food Bank East. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 35 Stellarton Police Servicecontinued continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 37 PANS in the community Stellarton Police Servicecontinued Constables Grant MacAdam, Dan Holland, and Keigan Smith attend the annual tree lighting Has Officer Friendly found a future member?
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PANS in the community Truro Police and friends are ready for the Truro Santa Claus Parade! POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 39 continued Truro Police Service
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PANS in the community Truro Police Service participate in the Disability Pride Parade with their friends from Steps on Arthur Sergeant Rick Hickox stops for some lemonade and banana bread while on patrol. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 41 Truro Police Servicecontinued continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 43 Constable Cameron Baker and Beau at the Annual Holiday Heroes Event. Constable Johnathan Galway attends Abby's 6th Birthday party where the theme was emergency services. Abby's dream is to become a police officer. PANS in the community Truro Police Servicecontinued continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 45 PANS in the community Truro Police Servicecontinued Detective Corporal Harling and Cadet MacDonald make “arrests” at the Annual 911 Ride Atlantic event at Twin Shores Campground
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 47 PANS in the community Westville Police Service The Middle Preschool Class at the Spring Garden Daycare Centre gave Acting Sergeant Kyle Clarke a wonderful thank you card when he visited. continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 49 PANS in the community Westville Police Service continued The Middle Preschool Class at the Spring Garden Daycare Centre gave Acting Sergeant Kyle Clarke a wonderful thank you card when he visited. Thank You
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 51 What Is Child Abuse? Child abuse includes physical, sexual and emotional abuse. It also includes neglect, and any violence that children see or hear in their families. The person who abuses the child can be: • a parent • a brother or sister • another relative • a caregiver • a guardian • a teacher, or • another professional or volunteer who works with children (for example, a doctor or coach). Abuse may take place in a child's home, or it may happen in other places, like other people's homes, schools, community centres or places of worship. Sometimes the child's parents lived abuse as a child, such as in the residential schools many Indigenous peoples were forced to attend. Abuse that someone lived as a child, whether it happened in their home or outside of it, may change the way they parent their own children as abuse is often a learned behaviour. This booklet deals with child abuse in the family. In Canada, there are federal, provincial and territorial laws to protect children from abuse. Some types of abuse are crimes and are listed in the Criminal Code, which is a federal law. Federal laws are laws that apply across Canada. Even if the abuse is not a crime under the Criminal Code, provincial and territorial laws could be used to stop the abuse. Child abuse can cause long-term health problems. www.justice.gc.ca wrapped his fingers tighter around his granddaughter's small hand as they entered the old medical centre. It took courage to make this appointment, but Jack knew they needed the social worker's help. Little Ella and her brother had come to stay with her grandparents for a few weeks over the summer. They had all looked forward to the special visit, thinking it would be great for the kids to have lots of room to run and play. But the two children seemed distant and mostly played their computer games. Ella's frequent nightmares quickly became a concern. Every loud noise seemed to make the little girl jump. Jack had set about earning Ella's trust, bit by bit. When the vacation had come to an end, she had hid in the closet and refused to leave. Through Ella's tears, Jack had learned that her parents were always fighting. Her father often pushed her mother and she in turn often threw things at him. There was lots of yelling. Ella thought it was all her fault and that if she went back something bad would happen. Jack's heart ached at the thought of his daughter and his grandchildren enduring this kind of life. He didn't like the idea of interfering, but he knew the children's safety and well-being had to come first. He hoped it wasn't too late for some counselling to help. Maybe his daughter and her husband could still turn things around and make a better home for the kids. Jack Every child deserves protection from abuse. Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Child Abuse is Wrong: What Can I Do? without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 53 Physical Abuse What does it look like? Physical abuse is the intentional use of force against a child. It can cause physical pain, injury, or injury that may last a lifetime. This type of abuse includes: • pushing or shoving • hitting, slapping or kicking • strangling or choking • pinching or punching • biting • burning • throwing an object at a child, and • excessive or violent shaking. All of these acts are crimes in Canada. What can I do? Every province and territory has a law that says that any person who believes a child is being abused must report it. You will not get in trouble for making the report if you have reason to believe a child is being abused, even if it turns out you were wrong. If you know a child who is being physically abused, call your local police. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you have harmed your child, or think you might harm your child, get help. Here are some things you can do: • In an emergency, call 9-1-1. • Call your local child protection services. • Talk to a social worker, counselor or teacher. • Call the police. • Please refer to pages 117 to 123 at the back of this guide for more resources. www.justice.gc.ca sat alone in the hospital coffee shop. He needed some time alone to calm his nerves. He had just made the call to Child Protection Services.* He couldn’t believe he had taken this step. But his son Jason was waiting for an X-ray upstairs in the children’s section of the hospital to see if his arm was broken. And the doctor was clearly worried about how Jason had gotten his injuries. She had asked a lot of questions about the bruises on Jason’s wrists and face. Jason wouldn’t say much about what had happened at his mother’s place, except that his stepfather had locked him in his room for a long time. The boy’s new stepfather didn’t seem to like the boy very much. Rick felt his stomach clench. He knew that there was a lot at stake here. Rick's ex-wife, Cathy, had mostly ignored her son Jason the first few years after the divorce. When she had finally started to take Jason for the weekends after she re-married, it had seemed like a new start for all of them. However, before long, Jason had stopped wanting to go over to his mother’s. Rick had thought it was just part of adjusting to the new family situation. He had felt sure that Cathy would never let any harm come to their son. Now that Rick knew that Cathy’s husband was abusing Jason, he knew he needed to protect his son. Also, there were other children living in that home. They must have witnessed the violence - they must be afraid that this could happen to them too. Everyone deserves a chance to get some help. Rick Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Child Abuse is Wrong: What Can I Do? without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 55 continued Child Discipline What does it look like? All children need their parents to teach them how to behave. Children need time to learn what they should and should not do. They learn to behave by: • watching their parents and other people • getting clear instructions, and • being praised and encouraged for their efforts. The right kind of discipline teaches children responsibility, self-control, and right from wrong. It raises the child's self-esteem, encourages the child to do better and strengthens the parent-child bond. Parents should never discipline children until the children are old enough to understand it. Babies never need discipline. Why doesn't spanking work? Experts say that spanking is not an effective form of discipline. Spanking can make children angry and resentful. It can cause them to lose trust in their parents. It teaches children that hitting others is okay. In the long run, spanking can make children's behaviour worse. Spanking doesn't work - for you or your child. What does work? What does work is to build your child's confidence and problem-solving skills. It is important to figure out the reasons for your child's behaviour. When you understand the reason for your child's behaviour, it may be easier to handle the situation without losing your temper. Ways to help your child behave well: • Create a loving and respectful home. • Be a good role model. • Focus on prevention. • Decide what is truly important and quietly wept over the sink, just staring at the afternoon dishes. Her hands were still shaking. She couldn't believe how close she had just come to total disaster. She had only asked Kaila to pick up her toys! But when Kaila had thrown them all down the stairs, Lori had spun out of control. She was just so tired of the toddler's tantrums. Lori knows Kaila is still young, but why can't she learn to pick up things like her friends already do? It was seeing the cell phone in pieces among the broken toys that had made her start yelling. Where were they going to get the money to replace that? In an instant, she had slapped Kaila really hard. And the next thing she knew, Kaila had lost her balance at the top of the stairs. What was she thinking when she did that? Was she crazy? If Lori hadn't grabbed her, Kaila would have fallen all the way down, just like her dolls. Lori began to sob. She loved Kaila, but everything seemed so hard these days with Roy out of work. She always feels like she's failing, especially when it comes to Kaila. She's got to stop doing things like this before something really bad happens. Kaila could have been seriously hurt! And she supposed that hitting Kaila like that could be considered an assault.* Maybe she could check the Internet to find a parenting class or support group: there must be others like her going through this. Lori
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 57 Child Discipline continued continued have a few clear and consistent rules. • Tell your child what you expect. • Praise your child's efforts, even if they're not perfect. • Respect your child's need to express their emotions. • Listen to your child's thoughts, ideas and concerns. • Watch your child closely so you can redirect behaviour before it gets worse. • Make sure that you both get enough sleep. • Make sure that you both eat nutritious food regularly and exercise. • Last but not least, try to have fun with your child. The law on assault in the Criminal Code The Criminal Code outlines most crimes in Canada. It says that assaulting someone or threatening to assault someone is a crime. Touching someone without their consent can be an assault, even if it doesn't harm them. Under the law, assault can include: • slapping • punching • pinching • kicking • confining • restraining, or • unwanted touching. However, not every action where one person hits another person is assault. And not every threat of contact is assault. People may give their consent to contact. For example, hockey players may body check each other without it being a crime. This is because they have given their consent to physical contact within the rules of the sport. Also, section 43 of the Criminal Code can give parents and caregivers a defence to a charge of assault in limited cases if they use reasonable force. Section 43 of the Criminal Code says that parents and caregivers who use reasonable force to correct a child's behaviour may not be found guilty of assault. But section 43 is not a defence for every use of force against a child. Parents or caregivers may only use reasonable force to correct or protect the child. For example, a parent may use reasonable force to put a child in their room for a time out or to pull a child away from traffic. A person who has physically or sexually abused a child cannot use section 43 as a defence. The Supreme Court of Canada decision In 2004, the Supreme Court of Canada looked at section 43. The Court decided that a parent or guardian who uses force to correct a child can only use it in the following ways: • The person may only use force to correct a child if it will help the child learn. The person can never use force in anger. • The child must be between two-years old and twelve-years old. (This means that section 43 is not a defence if the child is younger than two or older than twelve). • The person can only use reasonable force and its impact can only be "transitory and trifling." (This means that the force causes little or no pain, and does not leave marks on the child).
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 59 • The person must not use an object, such as a ruler or belt, to apply the force. • The person must not hit or slap the child's face or head. • The seriousness of what happened or what the child did is not relevant to how much force is used in discipline. It may be acceptable for a person to use reasonable force to restrain a child in some circumstances. For example, you may need to hold your child down to put them in a car seat. It is not considered reasonable for you to hit a child in anger or to get back at the child for something the child did. It is against the law to hit a child in anger. The use of force when managing children's behaviour There are times when you may have to use force to control a child and keep the child, or other children, safe. For example, you may need to touch or restrain a child to keep the child from running across the street. Or you may need to carry a screaming three-year-old out of a store. Without section 43, parents and caregivers could face criminal charges and might have to go to court to defend their actions whenever they use force to respond to a child's behaviour. If you are angry, however, finnd some way to cool down before you manage your child's behaviour. Provincial and territorial child protection laws Even if the way you discipline your child is not a crime, it could still be abuse. The provinces and territories also have laws to protect children from abuse. These laws allow the provincial or territorial government to step in when a child needs to be protected from abuse or neglect. www.justice.gc.ca Child Discipline continued Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Child Abuse is Wrong: What Can I Do? without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 61 Sexual Abuse What does it look like? All sexual contact with anyone without consent is a crime called sexual assault. This includes sexual touching. The Criminal Code contains many offences that protect children from sexual abuse, which happens when a person takes advantage of a child for sexual purposes. It does not always involve physical contact with a child. For example, it could happen when an adult invites a child to touch herself or himself sexually or attempts to lure a child over the Internet for sexual purposes. Sexual contact between an adult and a child under 16 is a crime. In Canada, the general age of consent to sexual activity is 16 years, but there are some exceptions if the other person is close in age to the child. For more information on the age of consent and teenage relationships, visit the Department of Justice links found in "Who Can Help?" at www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/cj-jp/fv-vf/ca w-mei/p14.html. The age of consent is 18 years in some circumstances, for example, where the sexual activity takes place in a relationship of trust, dependency or authority or where the relationship is exploitative of the child. A person of authority or trust could be a parent, step-parent, grandparent, older sibling, teacher or coach. What can I do? If you know a child who is being sexually abused, report it to the police immediately. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. Teach your children about personal safety and how they can stay safe. Please refer to pages 117 to 123 at the back of this guide for more resources. If you have questions about how to recognize child sexual abuse, here are some things you can do: • Call your local child protection services. • Talk to a nurse, social worker, doctor or teacher. • Call the police. www.justice.gc.ca watched the kids climb the play structure in the late autumn sunshine. It was good to see Michael laughing again and joining in the games. Her heart went out to him. The last year had been so difficult. When he had first come to her pre-school daycare, she had thought of Michael as shy and quiet. However, after a while, she had started to wonder if something was going on. Little remarks he had made suggested he knew more about sex than most kids his age. When some of the children had told her that Michael was touching their private parts, she had started to worry. But when Michael also complained that it hurt to go to the bathroom, she had quickly put two and two together. Kate had known right away that she had a duty to report the situation, even if she was worried about where it might all lead. What would it mean for Michael? And for his family? Even for her business? In the end, the authorities had discovered Michael's uncle had sexually abused both Michael and his older brother. The investigation was hard for the family and for everyone involved. But the children were safe now and receiving counselling. She feels a lot of hope for Michael. She believes that he will learn to feel good about himself again and build a new sense of trust. Kate Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Child Abuse is Wrong: What Can I Do? without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 63 Emotional Abuse What does it look like? Emotional abuse happens when a person uses words or actions to control, frighten, isolate, or take away a child's self-respect and sense of worth. Emotional abuse is sometimes called psychological abuse. It can include: • putting a child down or humiliating a child • constantly criticizing a child • constantly yelling at a child • threatening to harm a child or others • keeping a child from seeing their family or friends without good reason, or • threatening to move a child out of their home. Emotional abuse is serious. Inner wounds can take a long time to heal. Some forms of emotional abuse are crimes in Canada, including: • threatening to harm a child • threatening to harm another person • threatening to destroy the child's personal property • threatening to hurt the child's pet • harassing the child on the telephone • deliberately intimidating a child, and • advising a child to commit suicide. Other forms of emotional abuse are not crimes, but they are still very serious. The provinces and territories also have laws that protect children from emotional abuse. These laws protect children even if the type of abuse is not a crime. Children who see or hear family violence Children can also suffer emotional abuse from seeing or hearing violence between other family members. Even if they don't see or hear the violence, they can be affected by seeing the results of the violence. It can be very hard for children to see or hear family violence even if they are not being physically hurt themselves. They will probably feel scared and insecure. www.justice.gc.ca knew she had to speak to her sister, Irene, again. She could see that Irene's son Patrick was always on edge. His father, Sean, showed little interest in Patrick, except to criticize him. When it came to Patrick, the words "stupid" and "weakling" slid easily off Sean's tongue. Nothing Patrick could do would meet his father's standards. His school grades weren't high enough, his hockey game was poor, and his friends were lazy. On the other hand, their older son, Ryan, received nothing but praise. Nora wondered why her sister went along with this. Maybe Irene was too busy trying to meet her husband's expectations herself to see what was going on with her son. Patrick was either invisible or a problem. No wonder he was still wetting the bed! Nora had spoken to Irene, but her sister had quickly changed the subject. "It's not that serious," she had said. "Patrick needs to be tougher." Nora wondered how she could find the right words to break through to Irene. She had picked up some pamphlets about child abuse at the community centre. Perhaps she could use them to start a conversation about their own father's harsh behaviour. Maybe if Irene could remember the pain of that old abuse, she could find the strength to get some help for herself and for Patrick. Nora Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Child Abuse is Wrong: What Can I Do? without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 65 Neglect What does it look like? Neglect happens when a parent or guardian fails to meet a child's basic needs. Sometimes parents neglect their children on purpose. Sometimes parents don't mean to neglect their children, but they have so many problems themselves that they can't look after their children properly. Neglect can include: • not giving a child proper food or warm clothing • not providing a child with a safe and warm place to live • not making sure a child washes regularly • not providing enough health care or medicine • not paying any attention to a child's emotional needs • not preventing physical harm, and • not making sure a child is supervised properly. Sometimes, neglect can hurt just as much as physical abuse. Some forms of neglect are crimes in Canada. For example, failing to provide the necessaries of life* and child abandonment* are crimes. The provinces and territories also have laws to protect children from neglect. These laws protect children even if the type of abuse is not a crime. If you believe that a child you know is being neglected you can: • Call your local child protection services. • Call the police. • Talk to a public health nurse, doctor, social worker or teacher. • Call your local help line. • In an emergency, call 9-1-1. www.justice.gc.ca shivered as she removed her winter coat and wrapped it around little Olivia. She turned the car heater to high as she helped the seven-year-old into her car and called 9 1 1 on her cell phone. Nikhita had stayed into the evening at the school to mark exams. It had been snowing for hours when she came out, so she was shocked to find her young student huddled beside her car in the parking lot. The girl's hair and sweater were glistening with snow. Her voice was barely a whisper when she told Nikhita that no one was at home and her house was locked. No, she didn't know where her parents were. Olivia had only been at the school for a month, but Nikhita had already expressed her concern about the girl to the principal. She looked tired all the time and rarely brought a lunch to school. Now that it was winter, it was clear that she didn't have a winter coat or winter boots. The other kids had sensed Olivia was unprotected and taken to teasing her. Nikhita knew the principal had tried calling the girl's parents, but hadn't got through. Clearly, the time had come for stronger measures. It would be up to the police to figure out what was going on at home. This kind of neglect was too much. Olivia and her family needed help. Nikhita put her arm around the little girl to keep them both warm as they waited for the ambulance to arrive. Nikhita Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Child Abuse is Wrong: What Can I Do? without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 67 When A Parent AbductsTheir Child Most abducted children are taken by someone the child knows. The person who takes them is most often a parent. Parental child abduction happens when one parent takes a child without either the legal right or the permission of the other parent. Parental child abduction is a crime in Canada. An exception may apply when a parent takes the child to protect them from immediate harm. What to do if you are afraid the other parent may abduct your child: • Contact a lawyer. • Contact your local police. • Keep records of all important information about your child and store it in a safe place. • Keep a copy of your parenting or custody order* or agreement with you. • Ask your local passport office to add your child's name to the Passport Control List. If your children are citizens of another country, contact that embassy or consulate to ask them to refuse passports for your children. • Talk to your child about using the phone and explain how your parenting or custody order or agreement works if you are separated or divorced. • If it is safe to do so, try to maintain good relations with the other parent and any extended family. • Keep photos, recordings or other proof of the family violence. If your child is abducted: • Contact your local police immediately. • If you are out of the country, make sure to report the disappearance to the federal government's Consular Services at 613-996-8885. You may call collect, where available. • If you are inside Canada and you think your child is outside Canada, call the federal government's Consular Services at 1-800-387-3124 (TTY 613-944-1310 or 1-800-394-3472) or go to https://travel.gc.ca/. • Contact a child search organization in your province or territory and register your child as missing www.justice.gc.ca Designed by Freepik Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Child Abuse is Wrong: What Can I Do? without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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