National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence

National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence - Public Survey

The goal of the National Action Plan to end Gender-Based Violence is to identify current gaps and create solutions to eliminate Gender-Based Violence. The government has been called to action and is listening. There has never been a more critical time to share your thoughts and voice your experiences and opinions in addressing and ending Gender-based Violence in Canada.

On behalf of GBV Resource Collective and the Federal Ministry of Women and Gender Equality Canada, thank you for your time, consideration and participation.

Information provided in this questionnaire will not be disclosed publicly; it is anonymous, unidentified, and will remain confidential. The results will be organized, summarized and compiled into a formal summary report as to not identify individuals or companies participating.
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What Province are you located in?

British Columbia

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Ontario

Quebec

Newfoundland/Labrador

Prince Edward Island

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

Yukon Territories

Northwest Territories

Nunavut

What gender do you identify as?

What is your age?

10 to 18 years old

19 to 30 years old

31 to 45 years old

46 to 60 years old

61 + years old

Please specify your ethnicity.

Which of the following best describes where you live?

Rural area (small town, village, dispersed setting)

Urban area (cities, suburbs, and immediate surroundings)

Remote and/ or Northern Community

What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?

Grade 9 or under

High School

Technical/Trade School

College

University

Other

Do you identify as LGBTQ2+?

Yes

Other

How do you identify ?

Refugee

Immigrant

Non Status

Canadian Citizen

What is your first language?

What languages are you capable of speaking fluently?

Where does your main source of income come from?

Self

Partner

Older Relatives

Government Support

Pension

Other

What is your annual household income?

$0 to $25,000

$25,000 to $50,000

$50,000 to $125,000

$125,000 to $250,000

$250,000 +

How many children reside in your home?

None

1 to 2

3 to 4

5 to 6

7 +

Do you live with a disability?

Yes

Other

Definition of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

The United Nations defines Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as “Any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life”.

Definition of Gender

Gender refers to the roles and behaviors that society associates with being female or male. Rigid gender norms can result in stereotyping and curb our expectations of both women and men. A society’s understanding of gender changes over time and varies from culture to culture. As defined by the Government of Canada.

Do you feel knowledgeable about Gender-Based Violence?

Yes

Unknown

Have you personally experienced some form of gender-based violence in your life?

Yes

Have you accessed gender-based violence services and supports for yourself or someone else? For example, government funding, emergency services, emergency shelters, or online supports. If so, please describe your experience.

What do you think are the five biggest needs of a victim of gender-based violence that would help them successfully leave an abuser?

In your community, what barriers do you see preventing an individual from fleeing a gender-based violence situation?

What community programs, supports, educational sessions, and services do you believe would help in preventing gender-based violence?

COVID-19 has affected us all. What do you feel are the biggest challenges in supporting survivors during COVID?

Do you feel your local community has been active in Gender-Based Violence prevention?

Yes

Not Sure

Are you aware of the gender-based violence supports or services in your community (such as emergency shelters, support agencies, and emergency services) for victims? If yes, please share.

Do you feel you know how to support someone who shares they are being abused, you see an injury on another, suspect a child is being abused, or you see abusive behavior?

Please finish the sentence. In order to create change and find solutions for gender-based violence; My community needs ________________________________________________________ .

What changes to laws and the justice system do you feel would better support victims and survivors of Gender-Based Violence?

It is known that there are barriers to reporting abuse, how can these barriers be better addressed?

Pick the top three areas in which you feel education and awareness regarding gender-based violence is most important.

Elementary School

Junior High School

High School

Post Secondary

Community Groups

Place of Worship

Hospitals

Medical Professionals - Doctors, Dentist, Psychologist Offices

Work Place

Seniors' Home

Financial Institutions

Professional Services - Accountants, Lawyers, etc

Please complete the following sentence. A world free of gender-based violence looks like ___________________________.

If you have additional comments please contact us at info@gbvresourcecollective.ca or enter your contact information and a best time for someone to reach you below. PLEASE NOTE: This email address is not monitored for emergent needs.

Thank you!

The National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence - Community Engagement Initiative is in partnership with and funded by Women and Gender Equality (WAGE).

On behalf of GBV Resource Collective Inc. and the Federal Ministry of Women and Gender Equality Canada thank you for your time, consideration and participation.

Information provided in this questionnaire will not be disclosed publicly, it is anonymous, unidentified, and will remain confidential. The results will be organized, summarized and compiled into a formal summary report as to not identify individuals or companies participating.