Domestic violence resources

Legal Aid Ontario

LAO has special programs if you have experienced family violence. You can get a certificate for 2 hours of free advice from a lawyer or a certificate for 6 hours of free help to get a restraining order. You can get help applying for these programs at some women’s shelters, community legal clinics, and Family Law Service Centres. Or call 1-800-668-8258.

Sexual Assault Survivors Pilot Program

If you have experienced sexual abuse and live in Ontario, you might be able to get 4 hours of free advice from a lawyer. Visit ontario.ca/page/independent-legal-advice-sexual-assault-victims or call 1-855-226-3904.

Luke’s Place

Luke’s Place provides legal advice, support, and referrals to abused women across Ontario. They have a Virtual Legal Clinic that connects women with lawyers for free legal advice on family law issues. Visit lukesplace.ca/for-women/ lukes-place-virtual-legal-clinic or call 905-728-0978, ext. 235 or 1-866-516-3116, ext. 235.

Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic

The Clinic helps women in Toronto who have experienced physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. The Clinic represents women in family and immigration court for free. Visit schliferclinic.com or call 416-323-9149 or 416-323-1361 (TTY).

Jared’s Place

Jared’s Place provides information and legal support to women in Hamilton who have experienced abuse. A legal advocate can help prepare documents or provide support at court. Visit intervalhousehamilton.org or call 905-522-0127, ext. 207.