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Which 'ugly' words are used by the speaker to describe the situation facing many women in Canada? (Select all that apply, then click “Check.”)
There are not many women in Ontario who are abused by their husbands or partners.
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False
Many abused women feel they are partly responsible, so they are afraid to complain about their husbands.
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False
Newcomers to Canada may suffer more than other women because of language problems, a shortage of family and friends, and not knowing the laws.
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False
The Assaulted Women’s Crisis Helpline is provided by the Canadian government.
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False
Abused women in Ontario can get help by calling 1-866-863-0511.
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False
The website for abused women in Ontario to get help is www.awhl.org.
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False
Calls to the Assaulted Women's Helpline are secret.
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False
The Assaulted Women’s Crisis Helpline provides service in 154 languages.
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False
A caller may need to wait for a day before the Assaulted Women’s Crisis Helpline finds someone to speak her language.