Danger may be greater if the abuser...
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Has access to the victim's children
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Has access to weapons
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Has a history of abuse with others
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Has threatened to harm or kill if the victim leaves them
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Threatens to harm the children, pets or property
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Has threatened to kill themselves
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Has hit or choked victim
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Is going through major life changes (e.g. job, separation, depression)
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Is convinced their partner is seeing someone else.
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Blames partner for ruining their life
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Doesn’t seek support
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Watches partner's actions, listens to telephone conversations, sees emails and follows
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Has trouble keeping a job
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Takes drugs or drinks every day
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Has no respect for authority
Danger may be greater if the victim...
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Has just separated or is planning to leave
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Fears for their life and for children’s safety or the victim cannot see the risk
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Is in a custody battle, or has children from a previous relationship
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Is involved in another relationship
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Has unexplained injuries
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Has no access to a phone
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Faces other obstacles (e.g. does not speak English, is not yet a legal resident of Canada, lives in a remote area)
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Has no friends or family