Newcomer

Family Violence Resources & Safe-Disclosure Language

A trauma-informed introduction to family violence resources in Canada. Whether you are seeking help yourself, supporting a friend, or learning so you'll be ready if you ever need to act, this course gives you the words, the helplines, and the newcomer-specific legal protections that exist in Canada. Every lesson includes a content note and 24/7 crisis-line numbers.

9 lessons · 3 open to everyone · About 3.5 hours · Level: CLB 5–6 · By Newcomer

Lessons

  1. Vocabulary: abuse, coercion, safety plan, restraining order — Open to everyone
  2. Recognising patterns of abuse — Open to everyone
  3. Listening: Stories from newcomer survivors — Open to everyone
  4. Provincial 24/7 helplines & safe spaces — Free account
  5. VAW/IPV-specific shelters across Canada — Free account
  6. Dialogue: Calling a helpline for the first time — Free account
  7. Family Class sponsorship & abuse — newcomer-specific protections — Free account
  8. Building a safety plan — Free account
  9. Quiz: Resources & next steps — Free account