Wife abuse is a fact of life in families across Canada.  Women are kicked punched, beaten, burned, threatened, knifed and shot, not by strangers, but by the men they live with.  In every neighborhood women are emotionally and physically abused by their husbands and lovers.

      Wife assault occurs among all age groups of people, no  matter their age, level of education, income or ethnic background

      Wife abuse is common in rural areas as well as cities

      Wife abuse is common in high income as well as low income families

      Wife abuse spans all ages, races and nationalities

      Wife abuse is rarely a one time occurrence

      Beating are frequently severe

      Most wife abuse happens in private homes

      Wife abuse often occurs during pregnancy.