Domestic Violence Resources

Silhouettes of quarreling parents and little child on white background. Domestic violence concept
Silhouettes of quarreling parents and little child on white background. Domestic violence concept

Are you or someone you know a victim of domestic violence?

Emergency contacts:

Non-emergency contacts:

ISANS Specialized Settlement Support Counsellors (Previously known as Crisis Intervention Counsellors) provide support over the phone, online via Skype and Zoom, and email. Interpretation is available upon request.

Mondays and Wednesdays:

Mira Musanovic – 902-406-8618, mmusanovic@old.isans.ca

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

Farida Miri – 902-406-8624, fmiri@old.isans.ca

The following resources provide information on what to do if you are a victim of domestic violence.

3 Things to Keep in Mind to Help Women who are Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19

Intimate Partner Violence in a Pandemic: Controlling Behaviours Related to COVID-19

HRP Victim Services Brochure – English

HRP Victim Services Brochure – Mandarin

HRP Victim Services Brochure – Arabic

HRP Victim Services Brochure – French

Victim Services Inclusive Resources

Victim Services Safety Planning

Sexual Assault Step-by-Step Guide

Legal Info Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) – Information about Abuse

Legal Info Society of Nova Scotia – Translated Resources

Legal Info Society of Nova Scotia – Information on Domestic Violence – Arabic

Legal Info Society of Nova Scotia – Information on Domestic Violence – Farsi

Legal Info Society of Nova Scotia – Information on Domestic Violence – French

Legal Info Society of Nova Scotia – Information on Domestic Violence – Mandarin

Legal Info Society of Nova Scotia – Information on Domestic Violence – Nepali

Legal Info Society of Nova Scotia – Information on Domestic Violence – Russian

Legal Info Society of Nova Scotia – Information on Domestic Violence – Spanish

Legal Info Society of Nova Scotia – Information on Domestic Violence – Tagalog

Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women – Domestic Violence Resources

Byrony House – Crisis Supports

Emergency contacts:

 

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