Friday, July 31, 2026
Halton Women's Place-Forms of Abuse
Some forms of abuse don't begin with shouting, threats or physical violence.
They begin with small moments that slowly become a pattern of control.
Coercive control can make someone question their own judgment, lose confidence, become isolated from the people they love and feel like they have to ask permission for everyday decisions.
These signs are often subtle, which is why they're so easy to miss.
Swipe through to learn eight behaviours that could be signs of coercive control.
If any of these felt familiar, know that you don't have to wait until things get worse to reach out. Support is available 24/7.
Halton Women's Place-Human Trafficking and more...
Human trafficking isn't always committed by a stranger.
According to Statistics Canada, between 2014 and 2024:
• 93% of identified victims of police-reported human trafficking were women and girls.
• Two-thirds were younger than 25.
• 82% of people accused of human trafficking were men and boys.
• For women and girls, the most common relationship to the accused was an intimate partner.
Human trafficking and intimate partner violence are distinct forms of abuse, but they can overlap. Both can involve coercion, manipulation, isolation and the abuse of power to control another person.
On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we stand with survivors and support efforts to prevent exploitation in all its forms.
#WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons #EndHumanTrafficking #EndGenderBasedViolence #HaltonWomensPlace
Can I get help without staying in shelter?
Yes. You do not need to stay in shelter to get help from Halton Women’s Place.
We offer a range of services for women and children experiencing abuse, including outreach support, counselling, safety planning, transitional support, children’s programming, and other community-based services. Support looks different for everyone, and reaching out does not mean you have to leave your home right away or enter shelter.
If you are looking for support, information, or someone to talk to, we are here to help you explore your options in a way that feels safe and right for you.
24-Hour Crisis & Support Lines
Burlington & Oakville: 905-332-7892
Milton & Halton Hills: 905-878-8555
Online chat: haltonwomensplace.com/chat
Learn more about our services: haltonwomensplace.com/our-services
Leaving can feel overwhelming, especially when time is limited. If it is safe to do so, try to bring essentials like identification, health cards, medications, bank cards, keys, important documents, phones, chargers, and comfort items or necessities for children. If you are not able to take these things, that does not mean you cannot get support. Halton Women’s Place provides emergency shelter, meals, emergency clothing, crisis support, and safety planning.
People often ask why someone does not “just leave,” but leaving abuse is rarely simple. It can involve trauma, financial barriers, parenting concerns, housing instability, fear, and real safety risks.
When we understand that complexity, we replace judgment with compassion.
Save this post, share it to help change the conversation, and reach out if you or someone you care about needs support.
You do not need to have every detail figured out before reaching out. Support is available 24/7, and someone can help you think through next steps based on your situation.
24-Hour Crisis & Support Lines
Burlington & Oakville: 905-332-7892
Milton & Halton Hills: 905-878-8555
Confidence and self-worth influence how children see themselves and the choices they make every day.
Through creative activities and positive conversations, these workshops encourage children to recognize their strengths, celebrate what makes them unique and develop a healthy sense of self.
Featured workshops include:
Positively Me Art Project Manifesting Me Mirror, Mirror Program Lead the WayFree workshops are available this summer for libraries, camps and community organizations.
Learn more and book at https://www.hwpeducation.com/book-online
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