What if the abuser breaks the Peace Bond?
Always carry a copy of the Peace Bond. If he breaks the peace bond, phone the RCMP and tell them what’s happening. The person can be charged with breaking a Peace Bond. This is a criminal offence. A person guilty of breaking a peace bond may be fined up to $2000, sent to jail for up to two years, or both. If you choose not to report the abuser’s breach of the Peace Bond, keep a written record of the incident anyway, in case you need it for future use. An alternative to a Peace Bond is a Restraining Order. If you are involved in a fight over custody of your children or payment of support, and your spouse is annoying or harassing you or the children, you can apply for a Restraining Order. Contact the Legal Aid Office in Whitehorse (667-5210), or a lawyer for more information about Restraining Orders. Continue keeping a record of his abusive behavior and save things like answering machine messages from him. Make copies and keep these at home or in a safe place. Inform others (neighbours,
