Clare’s Law Applications Available Through RCMP
If there is something in your relationship, or the relationship of a loved one, that makes you uneasy, you can make a Clare’s Law application with the RCMP or your local police service to find out if an intimate partner has a history of violence or 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.
From information on Transition Houses, Sexual Assault Services, Family Violence Outreach and Victim Services Programs, Stalking and the Crime of Criminal Harassment, Laws to Help Victims of Violence and Abuse, and How to End a Fixed-Term Tenancy Agreement, please click here.
Remember you can also call your local detachment for assistance.
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