When someone is violent or aggressive toward someone else in the home or within his marriage or intimate relationship, this is domestic violence.
Men have a responsibility to ensure the home is a place of love, support and joy. Women and children deserve nothing less. When instances of domestic violence occur, her safe space feels less safe.
Domestic violence can take many forms; it is not only physical or sexual. It can be insults, aggressive language or ignoring your partner when she is around you.
If you have harmed a member of your family, own your behaviour and the impact it may have had on your partner and family to make sure you do not repeat it, and promise to never commit or condone violence again. You can also get some assistance to make sure you stay on the right path. No one can do it alone, and you don’t have to.
Men have a responsibility to ensure the home is a place of love, support and joy. Women and children deserve nothing less. When instances of domestic violence occur, her safe space feels less safe.
Domestic violence can take many forms; it is not only physical or sexual. It can be insults, aggressive language or ignoring your partner when she is around you.
If you have harmed a member of your family, own your behaviour and the impact it may have had on your partner and family to make sure you do not repeat it, and promise to never commit or condone violence again. You can also get some assistance to make sure you stay on the right path. No one can do it alone, and you don’t have to.
Choose a support program where you can learn how to address harmful behaviours and get some support with issues you may be facing and feeling.
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Resources and Links:
Find a Partner Assault Response program near you. |
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture.
For more information or a confidential assessment, call (416) 363-1066. |
