The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the last 12 months |
|---|---|
| Target |
By 2026, reduce self-reported rates of intimate partner violence by up to 5%, compared to 2018 |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to intimate partner violence in the last 12 months. Intimate partner violence (IPV) encompasses a broad range of behaviours, ranging from emotional and financial abuse to physical and sexual assault. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage |
| Calculations |
The estimates represents the percentage of all respondents, excluding those who reported that they have never been in an intimate partner relationship and those who stated that they had not had contact with any current or former intimate partner in the past 12 months. |
| Comments and limitations |
The target population for the Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces is the Canadian population aged 15 and older, living in the provinces and territories. Canadians residing in institutions are not included. This means that the survey results may not reflect the experiences of intimate partner violence among those living in shelters, institutions, or other collective dwellings. |