Family Violence Family Violence is the abuse or violence that occurs between individuals related by affection, kinship, dependency or trust.
Family violence is a crime.
It takes many different forms that include physical abuse, mental and emotional abuse, intimidation, sexual abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Women, children, older persons and people with disabilities are the most frequent victims of family violence. We believe that it is the responsibility of every Nova Scotian to end family violence in our communities. Inform yourself about the issues and resources available in the event that you or someone you know needs help and remember that family violence is everyone's concern. We invite you to become more knowledgeable about the reality of family violence and services in the Province to respond.