If you are a Jewish woman experiencing partner abuse… … it is not your fault. … it is not okay. … you are not alone.
	A Prayer of Strength for those living in abusive relationships

Jewish Family Services believes that every woman and child should be safe in their own home.

You need not deal with violence alone.

We can help.

When you call to inquire about assistance, please tell the Intake Worker know that there is abuse taking place so that you can be assisted quickly and confidentially.

The Shalom Bayit Project works to create an atmosphere in Jewish Ottawa that is safe for our families and our children. The staff and volunteer committee members who run this program recognize the need to speak out on this serious issue facing the Jewish community. We seek to educate all age groups in the community about the need to ensure healthy relationships based upon mutual respect, about the signs of domestic abuse and about our individual and communal obligation to take a stand in families where abuse is present.

The Shalom Bayit committee seeks to identify the barriers which prevent women who experience abuse, from seeking support. The Shalom Bayit staff also works with local shelters to sensitize their workers to the cultural and religious needs of Jewish women.

Shalom Bayit seeks to inform, educate, provide resources for, and raise awareness about family violence in the Jewish community.

Shalom Bayit Services
Specially designated counsellors at Jewish Family Services offer confidential and anonymous services for women experiencing abuse.

These include:

1. Planning for safety
2. Counselling
3. Advocacy
4. Financial Assistance
5. Exploring options
6. Transition assistance

Emergency Telephone numbers:

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 (TTY) 1-866-863-7868

Femme à l’écoute: 1-877-679-2229 (TTY) 1-866-783-7007

Services for Abused Women: 613-745-4818

Services pour femmes battues: 613-745-3665

Rape Crisis Centre: 613-562-2333

Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region: 613-238-3311

For more information on Shalom Bayit services, please contact Sarah Caspi at 613.722.2225 ext.246 scaspi@jfsottawa.com.

It is not necessary to give your name before you are ready.

Our Shalom Bayit greeting cards were made by the classmates of Victoria Silverman in honour of her Bat Mitvah. Proceeds from the sale of these cards will go directly to The Shalom Bayit Program. Thank you to Victoria! Complete the online order form for your Complete Class Collection or the Peace Collection.