Taking Action

Are you concerned about your relationship? Do you feel like you're walking on "eggshells" to avoid reprisals from your (ex-)partner? Are you worried?

In Québec, a wide range of resources are available to support you. You don't have to face this alone, and you don't have to leave your partner to benefit from these resources.  

While it may feel uncomfortable to intervene in someone's relationship, your support could be the turning point in a victim's life. Your actions could even save lives.

Are you worried that a co-worker, friend, neighbour or family member is the victim of coercive control? Are you concerned but unsure about how to help? Here are a few suggestions for starting the conversation and suggesting resources. 

As a legal professional, you are in contact with victims, children and perpetrators at crucial moments in their lives. Your expertise and know-how are the best tools for supporting victims at a complex and challenging stage in their lives.

Browse through our tools to find out what is best to do when dealing with a victim, how to detect signs of coercive control, and how to identify risk factors. 

As health and social services professionals, you are on the front line, in contact with women and children who may be experiencing coercive control. By learning what to look for, you can play a crucial role in detecting conjugal violence and referring victims to specialized resources. Discover our tools to find out more.