41 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers Violence based on “honour” happens when family members use violence to protect family honour.The victim is usually female.The victim has behaved in ways that the family believes will bring shame or dishonour. For example, the family might not approve of: • dating or talking to boys; • having sexual relationships outside of marriage; • wearing what they believe is the wrong clothing; or • refusing a forced marriage. The family members believe that using violence will bring back the family’s reputation.The types of violence the family uses can include: • beatings; • forced confinement; • threats; • counselling suicide; and • killing. These actions are crimes. If you know a child who is afraid for their safety because of family honour, contact the police. Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Child Abuse is Wrong: What Can I Do? without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada. Violence based on so-called honour Need help but don’t know where to start? 211 can help. It’s free and confidential. CALL: 211
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