Reports and Research
Please check back as new reports and papers are posted regularly.
Ottawa
Hidden from Sight II: A look at the Prevalence of Violence Against Women in Ottawa
In Hidden from Sight Volume 1 the Violence Against Women (VAW) community was able to obtain a statistical glimpse at the prevalence of violence against women in Ottawa. With funding from Community Foundation of Ottawa OCTEVAW was able to evolved this project and gather further statistics and narratives. We thank all those who contributed and support this project.
Building Prevention: Sexual Violence, Youth and Drinking Report
This report is the outcome of an Ottawa-based study that explores the connections between sexual violence and drinking among young people ...
Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTTQ Relationships: Survey of Services in Ottawa
The past several decades have seen an increase in support services for women who have been victims of intimate partner violence and sexual violence...
Equity and Inclusion Lens
The Equity and Inclusion Lens includes a User’s Guide and 11 Community Snapshots. It is being piloted in the City of Ottawa.
Hidden from Sight: A look at the Prevalence of Violence Against Women in Ottawa
This report arose from a need to obtain a more global understanding of the current state of violence against women (woman abuse and sexual violence) in Ottawa and the services, institutions, organizations and agencies who provide resources to women who have experienced violence.
The Effects of Pet Ownership on Women’s Experiences of Escaping Domestic Violence
Women escaping domestic violence are faced with a number of obstacles, particularly when they are pet owners. Executive Summary
Position Paper on Gender Equality
Family Services; à la famille Ottawa has long believed that gender equality is a crucial ingredient for families to thrive
Que se passe-t-il derrière les portes closes?
Inspired by a document published by the Women Abuse Council of Toronto with funding provided by the Ministry of the Attorney General.
Gender Equality Guide
“City of Ottawa has made a strong commitment to gender equality, (See Annex A: City of Ottawa’s Commitment to Gender Equality), but has lacked a consistent, systematic way of ensuring that city services and programs address inequalities. This guide is designed to help make this possible (p.4).”
CAWI’s “Our Views Matter!” brochures
A Review of Current Literature on Feminist Process
A literature review on various Canadian feminist agencies written to inform OCTEVAW's organizational review process.
Accessibility of French Language Services
This research paper illustrates the specific obstacles that Francophone and French-speaking women are facing when they're looking for the appropriate services that they need in the Ottawa region.
Ontario
Literature Review on Concurrent Disorders in Victims of Domestic Violence
Full report
Highligths from the report
Changing Attitudes, Changing Lives
I am pleased to present, on behalf of the provincial government and the Ministerial Steering Committee on Violence Against Women, Ontario’s Sexual Violence Action Plan.
Many Ontarians don’t realize the alarming statistics surrounding sexual violence and its prevalence in the lives of far too many women. One in three women will experience some form of sexual assault in their lifetime. Sexual violence crosses all social boundaries, affects women of every age and cultural background, and has devastating impacts on the lives of victims and their families as well as the well-being of society as a whole.
Drug-facilitated sexual assault in Ontario, Canada: Toxicological and DNA findings
The purpose of this study was to determine which persons reporting sexual assault to a hospital-based treatment centre may have been covertly drugged and to provide information about whether a sexual assault may have occurred.
Transforming our Communities - Report from the Domestic Violence Advisory Council for the Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues. (July 2009)
The 15 member Domestic Violence Advisory Council was established in the fall of 2007 to provide advice to the Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues on how to improve the existing provincial system of violence against women programs and services to better meet the diverse needs of abused women and their children. The Report presents recommendations in five priority areas: access and equity; education and training; child welfare; legal response; and threat assessment and risk management.
Ontario Government’s Domestic Violence Action Plan
On December 13, 2004, Premier Dalton McGuinty and Sandra Pupatello, Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, announced the government’s comprehensive plan to help women and children live free from fear of domestic violence. OAITH - Analyzing the Domestic Violence Action Plan (2004)
Annual Report to the Chief Coroner
The Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) is a multi-disciplinary advisory committee of experts, established under the authority of the Coroners Act, that reports the results of domestic violence fatality investigations to the Chief Coroner.
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Archived Reports (2002, 2004 - 2007) available on request
Walking on Eggshells; Abused Women Experiences of Ontario's Welfare System
Final report of research findings from the woman and abuse welfare research project.
Other Provinces
End Violence Together: For The Dignity Of Every Woman
A comprehensive fact-sheet about violence against women in relationships that includes definitions, statistics, accessing services, impacts and violence in specific communities.
Canada
Shelters for abused women in Canada, 2010
Canadian Domestic Violence Conference 2: The Next Wave of Conversations from Today’s Top Innovators
Report on Violence Against Women, Mental Health and Substance Use
CHANGING THE LONG-FORM CENSUS: ITS IMPACT ON WOMEN’S EQUALITY IN CANADA Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women
FEMICIDE AFTER PAT LOWTHER Presentation to the Feminist Caucus, The League of Canadian Poets
LIFE BEYOND SHELTER Toward Coordinated Public Policies for Women’s Safety and Violence Prevention
Everyone belongs….A Toolkit for Applying Intersectionality.
Voices of Our Sisters In Spirit: A Report to Families and Communities, 2nd Edition
Sisters In Spirit is a research, education and policy initiative of the Native Women’s Association of Canada.
Sarson, J. & MacDonald, L. (2008). Ritual Abuse-Torture Within Families/Groups. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, Vol. 16 (4) #50. pp. 419-438.
Torture of Canadian Women by Non-State Actors in the Private Sphere: A Shadow Report
This Shadow Report is an integrated response to the two following Government of Canada Reports: 1. The Sixth and Seventh Reports submitted to the Committee on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) Covering the period April 1999 – March 2006, and 2. The Fifth Report of Canada on the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) Covering the Period May 2000 – July 2004.
Measuring Violence Against Women: Statistical Trends
In 2002, the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Status of Women Ministers released Assessing Violence against Women: a Statistical Profile. The Profile introduced a number of violence indicators that are intended to monitor changes over time, serve as benchmarks, and highlight emerging problems. This updated edition revisits these indicators, expands upon them, and assesses the current situation.
Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile
This is the 7th annual report produced under the Federal Family Violence Initiative. It provides the most current data on the nature and extent of family violence in Canada, as well as trends over time, as part of the ongoing initiative to inform policy makers and the public about family violence issues.
Breaking the Links between Poverty and Violence Against Women
“This resource guide takes into account the different conditions that women experience in a diversity of communities across the country. It explores strategies, initiatives and approaches of groups that are working on violence issues with women living in poverty (p.1).” This guide is currently being updated and will be available in late 2008.
National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
E-Bulletin is a bi-monthly newsletter for those interested in family violence prevention. It is produced by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on behalf of the Family Violence Initiative (FVI) of the Government of Canada. FVI link - E-Bulletin
Framework for Services for Abused Women
This document was developed as a practical guide for anyone working in the violence against women community.
International
War on Women: Time for Action to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
Inter Press Service Publishes Gender Reporting Toolkits Online
The Inter Press Service has announced a third edition of "The Gender and Development Glossary" to offer journalists and writers a guide on reporting with regards to gender, media and development, and the use of gender-related terms and language in media.
Man Talk
Finding postive ways to engage men to end violence against women
community initiatives
white ribbon campaign
resources & links
Reports
Hidden From Sight Volume II: A week in the life of Ottawa's vaw sector
Hidden From Sight
This report arose from a need to obtain a more global understanding of the current state of violence against women (woman abuse and sexual violence) in Ottawa.
May 2009
Launch
