Vocabulary: abuse, coercion, safety plan, restraining order

Lesson 1 of 9 in Family Violence Resources & Safe-Disclosure Language · 22 minutes

Twelve words that name what's happening — clearly, in plain English. Naming is the first step toward acting.

What you'll learn

• Recognise twelve foundational terms used in Canadian family-violence contexts
• Distinguish abuse, coercion, and conflict
• Use safe disclosure language with helplines and professionals