Research shows that experiences of intimate partner violence are a common pathway into the criminal justice system for survivors, especially racialized survivors. Women may be forced into criminal activities by partners or rely on criminal activities as a means of survival.

This infographic outlines the common pathways into criminalization, including coercion, coping and fleeing.

There is a significant correlation between the experiences of intimate partner violence and criminalization among Black women. Black women with multiple intersecting identities of marginalization such as race, class, citizenship status and gender are the most vulnerable to violence and interactions with the criminal justice system.

This infographic draws on Canadian research to highlight the impact of intimate partner violence on the experience of criminalization among Black women.

Technology and violence against women are closely connected. While technology can help women access information and services, it can also be used to perpetuate violence.

This infographic looks at the ways in which technology and gender-based violence are related.

Technology creates new ways to perpetuate violence against women, including sending harassing text messages, tracking someone using the GPS on their device or threatening to share someone’s private images without their permission.

This infographic looks at the different types of technology-based violence and ways we can address it.

Financial abuse as a form of intimate partner violence involves behaviours that control a woman’s ability to gain and use economic resources. It is a common tactic used by abusers to isolate women and prevent them from being financially independent.

This infographic provides guidance on different ways women can protect themselves from the consequences of financial abuse.

Financial abuse as a form of intimate partner violence involves behaviours that control a woman’s ability to gain and use economic resources. It is a common tactic used by abusers to isolate women and prevent them from being financially independent.

This infographic shows possible signs of financial abuse and ideas for getting help.

Financial abuse involves behaviours that control a woman’s ability to gain and use economic resources, impacting their ability to be economically independent and self-sufficient.

This infographic looks at the different types of financial abuse including control, sabotage and exploitation.

Gender inequities still persist across the City of Toronto. Women, girls, trans and non-binary individuals face higher rates of violence and continue to be murdered by their partners and ex-partners at a substantially higher rate than men. Women are more likely to be unemployed, in precarious work and still make less money than their male counterparts. And yet, they make up 52% of the population. The experience of being a Torontonian is indeed gendered, and these experiences are further impacted by race, immigration status, disability, sexuality and socio-economic status.

Despite a long history of women’s policy advocacy, the idea that women’s interests should be incorporated into the policy process is still relatively new. Integrating an intersectional gender analysis to policies, services and programs requires dedicated time, resources, capacity building, constant community engagement as well as a willingness for change. Our deputation to the Executive Committee reinforced the need for a Gender Equity strategy across the City of Toronto.