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Abuse and the Law in Alberta

  • About Abuse
    • What is Abuse?
    • Abuse & the Law
    • Experiencing Abuse
    • Being a Support
    • For Landlords
    • People Causing Harm
  • Leaving
    • Making a Plan
    • Non-Canadian Citizens
    • Children & Pets
    • Finances
    • Ending A Lease
  • Keeping the Abuser Away
    • Orders Overview
    • Emergency Protection Orders
    • King’s Bench Protection Orders
    • Exclusive Possession Orders
    • Restraining Orders
    • Peace Bonds
  • Getting Help
    • Going to Police
    • Clare’s Law
    • Evidence
    • Going to Court
    • Legal Help
    • Non-Legal Help

About Abuse

Are you or someone you know experiencing abuse?


  • What is Abuse?
  • Abuse and the Law
  • Experiencing Abuse
  • Being a Support
  • For Landlords
  • People Causing Harm

Leaving the Abuse

Do you know how to prepare to leave and what to do once you leave?


  • Making a Plan
  • Non-Canadian Citizens
  • Children & Pets
  • Finances
  • Ending a Lease

Keeping the Abuser Away

Do you know your options for staying safe?


  • Orders Overview
  • Emergency Protection Orders
  • King’s Bench Protection Orders
  • Exclusive Possession Orders
  • Restraining Orders
  • Peace Bonds

Getting Help

Do you know what help is available and where to go?


  • Going to the Police
  • Clare’s Law
  • Evidence
  • Going to Court
  • Legal Help
  • Non-legal Help

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CPLEA creates resources that help people understand their rights under the law. We strive to improve both access to justice and the quality of justice available to Albertans.

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