ONE change can save a life.

Explore the following resources:

→ Nova Scotia Domestic Violence Resource Centre

Help end the stigma surrounding women with disabilities and understand why they may be more vulnerable to abuse. 

→ Prevalence of disabilities in Nova Scotia 

Nova Scotia has the highest rate of persons with at least one disability compared to other Canadian provinces. Learn more about our disability landscape. 

→ Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women - Resource Map

If you are experiencing domestic violence in Nova Scotia, there are resources available to support you. Please refer to our Regional Resources if you are seeking accessible services.

→ DAWN Canada – Identifying abuse

The first step to overcoming abuse is knowing how to identify signs. 

→ DAWN Canada – Safety Planning

If you are in a domestic violence crisis, follow these tips to safely plan your exit. 

→ DAWN Canada – We can tell and we will [video]

In 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada declared the right for women with disabilities experiencing domestic violence to be believed when they report sexual abuse. This is their voice.