Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Child Abuse

The Canadian Encyclopedia:Family Violence in Canada

Encyclopedia of Child Abuse

Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence

Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence

Searching for Resources?

If you would like a specific format ie DVDs, Audiobooks, ebook etc., you can limit your results using the Format facet on the left hand side.  Other facets that you might find useful include Collection (also known as location), Publish Date and Language.

Caring Community Collection

Resources on child abuse

Resources on elder abuse

Resources on spouse abuse

Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Type in the phrase "domestic violence"

CBCA

• Search for subjects: battered women, child abuse and neglect, older people and abuse

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Recommended Websites

Ending Violence against Women
Springtide Resources promotes healthy and equal relationships by engaging diverse communities in shared educational strategies designed to prevent violence against women and the effect it has on children. The website lists current events, related news, programs for women and resources with a list of publications, helpful guides, fact sheets and links to other sites.

National Clearing House on Family Violence
National Clearing House on Family Violence is Canada’s resource centre for information on violence within relationships of kinship, intimacy, dependency or trust. The page provides a selection of downloadable publications, catalogue of the NFB videos that address family violence and links to other related websites.

Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA) is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults. The page offers information about the elder abuse, research articles and links to related sites.