RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS

• https://naomisociety.ca/get-help/resources-for-men/

  Website to counselling programs in Nova Scotia for men and families who are prepared to make intergenerational change, and the brave choice to work towards ending unhealthy relationships.

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship.html

  An overview of the IRCC pathways to sponsor your family members. This also includes immigration options and assistance for victims of family violence and for spouses/partners experiencing abuse.

• https://www.sheltermovers.com/nova-scotia/

  An amazing organization dedicated to helping survivors move homes when experiencing family violence.

• https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/community/pawssupport/

  SPCA’s Paws & Supports program allows for temporary fostering or permanent rehoming of pets when their humans are hospitalized or experiencing family violence.

• https://novascotia.ca/lae/employmentrights/leaves.asp

  Information on Paid Domestic Violence leave available to Nova Scotia employees experiencing family violence.

• justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/cfl-mdf/index.html
  A guide to the 2021 Divorce Act changes. As a trauma-informed law firm we are pleased to see the Act updated to better define, consider and encompass family violence.

• https://www.nslegalaid.ca/

  Link to Legal Aid for those seeking representation in a criminal law matter, or those with limited means who are seeking representation in a family law matter.