Information Sheet
Assault
Agression
Physical violence is any deliberate action that directly impairs the victim's physical integrity. Physical violence often entails psychological consequences as well.
- If you are assaulted, call 911
- Choose well-lit streets and parking areas
- Avoid alleyways, especially if you are alone
- If you are a woman and you have to take the bus after dark, use the Between Stops service offered by the Montréal transit corporation (STM)
- Do not carry weapons like knives to protect yourself, because an aggressor may use them against you
- If you are attacked, do not resist unless you need to fight for your life
