Policies (especially immigration policies) have a significant impact on the experience of violence for immigrant and refugee women. Various policies can exacerbate the experience of violence, can restrict the access to supportive program or services, and can seriously impact a woman’s decision to disclose information about the violence or abuse.
Some resources on policies
Here are some OCASI resources on policies affecting immigrant, refugee and non-status women experiencing violence:
- Preventing Sexual Abuse of Patients, 2015
- Changes to Family Sponsorship, 2013
- Campaign to Stop Further Restrictions on Family Class Immigrants, 2013
- Making Ontario Home Study, 2012
- Flowchart on Interim Federal Health Care for Frontline Workers, 2012
- Media Statement from Organizations Opposing Conditional Permanent Residence, 2011