Feeling Threatened by Your Partner? Clare's Law Can Help.

Clare’s Law helps you find out if your partner has a history of violence. This law gives anyone at risk a way to get important information about their partners so that they make informed choices about their safety.

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   How It Works:

   • Right to Ask: You can ask the police if your partner has a violent past. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) handle these requests.
   • Right to Know: Police can tell you if they find out you are at risk.

   How to Apply:

   • Your request is private. You or a trusted person (with your consent) can apply.
   • You will need to provide names, addresses, birth dates, and details about your relationship.
   • Police will check the risk and meet with you to talk about their findings.
   • Apply here

   Support and Privacy:

   • A support person can help with the application, but they must have written consent and keep everything private.
   • Police will tell you their findings in a private meeting. The details must stay confidential.

Not Yours to Share. Sharing Intimate Images Without Consent Is a Crime.

Adults

Sharing intimate images without consent is illegal, under Section 162.1 of the Criminal Code. If someone has shared an image, video or recording of you, or if they are threatening to share an image, you can report this to the police. You have the right to privacy and protection.

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   What You Need to Know:

   • An intimate image shows nudity or sexual activity and was meant to stay private.
   • Consent is always needed before sharing intimate images.

   Legal Actions:

   • You can sue someone who shares your intimate images without permission. The court can order them to stop, remove the images, or pay damages.

   Getting Help:

   • If someone shares or threatens to share your image, report it to the police:
     • RNC Intimate Partner Violence Unit
     • RCMP Sextortion Unit
   • Support is available through:
     • Victim Services – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
     • The Journey Project

Youth

Sharing private images without a person’s consent is a crime. No one is allowed to share intimate images of you without your permission. However, sharing an image of someone under the age of 18 without consent can be considered distributing child pornography. If someone has shared an image, video or recording of you, or if they are threatening to share an image, you or your parents can report this to the police. There are options available to protect yourself.

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   What You Should Know:

   • Intimate images show nudity or sexual activity and are meant to stay private.
   • You must have consent before sharing any intimate images.

   Legal Protections:

   • You can sue anyone who shares your image without consent.
   • If the person in the image is under 18, the person sharing it could face child pornography charges.

   Support for Youth:

   • If someone shares your image without consent, report it to the police:
     • RNC Intimate Partner Violence Unit
     • RCMP Sextortion Unit
   • Help is available from:
     • Victim Services – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
     • The Journey Project

Emergency Protection Orders: Stay Safe at Home

Emergency Protection Orders help protect victims of domestic violence from further harm. Emergency Protection Orders allow you stay in your home, while maintaining access to important services and support programs.

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   Key Features:

   • You can stay in your home, keep personal belongings, and have temporary custody of children.
   • You can apply any time, day or night, at a Provincial Court or police station. A lawyer is not required.

   Resources:

   • Visit the Department of Justice and Public Safety website for more details.

   Forms and more information are available here.