Abuse

Canada has strict rules as to the age of consent when it comes to minors engaging in sexual activity and whether a minor can give consent.read more »

There are many measures in place to help protect children from abuse and violence but some of the most important are child protection laws. In Canada, there are both federal and ...read more »

Child abuse remains something with which society continues to struggle. Sometimes it’s hard to spot, because people are not sure of what child abuse is exactly.read more »

Everyone has a legal duty to report child abuse but some professionals while having the same duty to report child abuse, may be in a better position to know if a child is being abused if they work ...read more »

You will have to consider many legal issues that are sure to arise when writing a book or song about a real person without their permission.read more »

Children’s aid societies advocate for children, families, and community services. There are approximately 50 children’s aid societies in Ontario. They are not-for-profit agencies that provide ...read more »

People often don’t have a clear idea what abuse or assault involves. Generally abuse and assault is a way to control a person with threats, emotional manipulation or violence.read more »

Cyberbullying is bullying that is done over technological devices, such as smart phones, tablets, computers, laptops, etc, and shows up on social media like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.read more »

Elder abuse is violence, neglect, or mistreatment of older adults at the hands of their spouses, children, other family members, caregivers, service providers, or other individuals in situations of ...read more »

Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviour by one person to gain control over their romantic partner or ex-partner. Both men and women also suffer domestic violence. It can also occur in same-sex ...read more »