Travel assistance is available for victims of violence who need to escape an unsafe situation or get access to services outside their community. Call Victim Services at 867-667-8500 or visit yukon.ca/gbv-travel to find out more.
Domestic violence is also called:
There are many types of abuse, including:
Many types of abuse are crimes. Some examples include:
People who experience abuse:
Some people experience more frequent and serious forms of domestic violence, such as Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA people. Some people also face different barriers to get help or to report the violence.
Abuse can happen in different kinds of relationships:
If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, you may be experiencing abuse.
Children and youth can be victims of abuse. They can be affected by seeing and hearing the violence done by, or to, a parent, caregiver or family member.
Find out how to help a child victim of crime.
Make a safety plan with your children
Find out about the Travel Assistance Fund
Unless an abuser is committed to changing their abusive behaviours, in most cases the abuse tends to get worse.
It takes courage to reach out for help, but know you're not alone. A lot of abused partners find it helpful to talk to someone they trust.
If you have to act quickly, be prepared.
If you can get to the phone, dial 911. You do not have to be afraid for your life to get help. If you're worried you're about to be hurt, tell the 911 operator.
Develop a safety plan for you and your children in case you need to leave quickly. Or, if you're planning to leave the relationship.
A safety plan involves having important identification, documents and emergency money in a safe and easy to access place.
Get help to escape a violent situation.
Phone the line for victims of abuse and forced marriage at Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC ). Phone: 1-888-242-2100 and choose option 6.
Consider documenting the abuse, it could be useful later.
People who are abusive can get help if they want to make the choice to stop using violence.
You might decide to leave an abusive situation in an emergency, or at any time. You might choose to leave for a while or for good. Whatever you choose to do, believe in yourself.
Victim service workers are trained to counsel people who have been, or are being, abused.
If you have to act quickly, be prepared.
If you can get to the phone, dial 911. You do not have to be afraid for your life to get help. If you're worried you're about to be hurt, tell the 911 operator.
Develop a safety plan for you and your children in case you need to leave quickly. Or, if you're planning to leave the relationship.
A safety plan involves having important identification, documents and emergency money in a safe and easy to access place.
Get help to escape a violent situation.
Phone the line for victims of abuse and forced marriage at Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC ). Phone: 1-888-242-2100 and choose option 6.
Some of the first things you might need to deal with are:
Victim Services and other support services can help you find out about your options.
Victim Services can:
Abusive behaviour does not always stop when you leave.
The abuser may try to control you:
The abuser may be breaking conditions of a no contact order.
Keep track of:
Tell these people if the person is breaking conditions:
You can ask to move from your housing unit. Victim Services, women's shelters or other support organization can write a support letter.
Leaving an abusive partner is difficult and you might need their support for many reasons such as:
Victim Services will continue working with you wherever you are in your journey.
It can take many attempts for a person to leave for good when a partner is using violence. You're not alone and there's help available.
People who are abusive can get help if they want to make the choice to stop using violence.
It’s illegal for anyone to assault you. If you phone 911, the RCMP have to come to you. If a neighbour thinks an assault is happening they might call the RCMP.
The police will:
The police will ask you to:
If a charge is laid, the police will ask for your co-operation to collect evidence, such as:
If children are present, the RCMP must contact Family and Children's Services because the children may be affected.
If you think it's safe to do so, you can decide to stay in your home.
If you identify as a woman, the police may recommend that you go to a women's shelter. It's up to you.
Apply for emergency financial help if you need to make repairs to make your house safe (repair a door or window, change your locks, etc.)
If the police charged your partner, they will put them under conditions including:
Find out what happens when a charge is laid.
Bruises may show up days later. The RCMP will want to take pictures at that time. They should contact you, but if not, contact the RCMP to have pictures taken.
The RCMP will refer you to Victim Services. If you want, the RCMP will give us your contact number and we will contact you. It’s your choice.
If you identify as a woman, the police may also refer you to a women's shelter. These and other services can provide you with information and emotional support.
If you left the family home after your partner was charged, it can be difficult to get back in.
In domestic abuse situations, you do not decide if a charge is laid; the police do.
The victim cannot get the charges removed or dropped. This prevents the person using violence from pressuring or threatening the victim to "drop the charges".
Contact Victim Services to learn about your options within the court process.
Assault is a crime. The police must lay charges if there's evidence that either partner has been physically assaulted.
You do not decide if a charge is laid; the police do.
If the police charge someone, they will usually:
Your phone call to the police:
Phone the line for victims of abuse and forced marriage at Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Phone: 1-888-242-2100 and choose option 6.
When the police lay charges, they have 2 options:
Before the accused is released, they'll have to sign a promise to appear. This means the accused has to appear in court on a set date.
It usually includes a no-contact order. This condition means the person:
The accused might also have to report to a bail supervisor.
The accused might be taken into custody and not released unless granted bail at a bail hearing.
Ask the police:
It's illegal for the accused to violate the no-contact order. If they break any of the conditions, report it to the RCMP.
Victim Services can help you understand your options in the court process.
If your partner is charged with spousal assault, they'll usually make their 1st court appearance in the Domestic Violence Treatment Option.
If the abuser takes responsibility:
It provides people charged with domestic violence:
If the abuser does not take responsibility:
In domestic abuse situation, you do not decide if a charge is laid; the police do.
The victim cannot get the charges removed or dropped. This prevents the person using violence from pressuring or threatening the victim to "drop the charges".
Contact Victim Services to learn about your options within the court process.
Contact Victim Services to learn about your options.
In person (no appointment needed). Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email: victim.services@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-8500, toll free 1-800-661-0408
212 Main Street, Suite 210 – 2nd floor
Phone: 867-993-5831
813B 3rd Avenue
Phone: 867-536-2541
820 Adela Trail
