vulnerabilities to gender-based violence
Vulnerabilities to gender-based violence
Gender-Based Violence occurs across all socio-demographics (e.g., Race, Class, Gender, etc.).
However, women from marginalized groups experience an increased risk and vulnerability to gender-based violence as they are given less power, and less opportunities within society.
High Risk-Increased Vulnerability
- Newcomers and immigrant women
- Visible minority and aboriginal women
- Rural women
- Pregnant women
- Women with disabilities
- Older women
- Women who are homeless
- Women with addictions
- Women with mental health issues
The following are suggestions NOT recommendations on how to navigate such situations.
ALWAYS CALL 911 IF YOUR SAFETY IS AT RISK.
The following information is adapted from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre Peer Support Handbook
