Family Violence
The Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) recognizes that family violence is a major concern in Nunavut.
Services offered through the Saillivik Program are meant to protect and support victims of family violence, and provide viable responses to family violence issues. Under the Saillivik Program, social workers can help move women and children away from family violence. Depending on the family’s situation, social workers will help a family get help through the Family Abuse Intervention Act or move family members to a safe place, such as a Family Violence Shelter or Community Safe Home.
Family Violence Shelters and safe homes are an important resource for abused women and their children and are an important part of HSS services for Nunavut’s families.
Click here for information on abuse in the home.
Click here for information on Family Violence Shelters and Safe Homes.
In an emergency, call your local RCMP detachment. If there are children in the home, the RCMP will contact the social worker. You may also go to your local shelter, if available.
| If you know of a child in need of protection, it is your duty to report this to the police. Call your local RCMP, Social Services office, or tell a teacher, nurse or social worker. |
If you are a child being abused or neglected, do not keep it a secret. Tell a teacher, relative, nurse, social worker or any other adult you can trust. |