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Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes Tort of Intimate Partner Violence
Luke’s Place welcomes landmark ruling paving the way for improved access to justice for survivors of intimate partner violence Luke’s Place today welcomed the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, which recognizes a new tort of intimate partner violence in Canadian law. This ruling, which centers on the corrosive impact of…
Read moreJoin the Luke’s Place Team! We’re hiring a Communications & Education Coordinator
Luke’s Place is seeking a Communications & Education Coordinator with 1-3 years of experience in a communications or marketing role, and a post-secondary diploma/degree in marketing, communications, public relations, education, or a related/equivalent field. Responsibilities Overview Qualifications and Requirements How to apply Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, along with their…
Read moreJoin our team! Volunteer Director, Board of Directors
About Luke’s Place: Luke’s Place Support & Resource Centre for Women & Children is an award-winning non-profit centre of excellence in family law support for women who have been subjected to intimate partner abuse. We are devoted to improving the safety and experience of women and their children as they proceed through the complex family…
Read moreBill C-223 (Keeping Children Safe Act)
What it does Bill C-223 proposes changes to Canada’s Divorce Act, so family court decisions better protect children and survivors of family violence. Some of the changes this Bill proposes include: Our view Luke’s Place supports the goals of Bill C-223: that family court decisions prioritize children’s and survivors’ safety. In our experience, family violence…
Read moreHolding Space: Mental Health, Frontline Work, and Supporting Survivors During Family Court
Each year, Mental Health Awareness (May 4-10) invites us to pause and reflect on how we care for ourselves and one another. For those working on the frontlines of intimate partner violence (IPV), this week carries a deeper weight. At Luke’s Place we see every day how the family law system intersects with trauma. Survivors…
Read moreSexual Violence Prevention Month
May is recognized as Sexual Violence Prevention Month in Ontario and across Canada. This is an important time to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and to strengthen efforts to support survivors and prevent harm. Sexual violence is deeply gendered. Women, girls, and gender-diverse people are far more likely to experience sexual violence…
Read moreCelebrating Commitment and Community: 2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
In April, the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognized nearly 5,000 exceptional individuals across the province, people whose generosity, compassion, and dedication strengthen communities every day. At Luke’s Place, we are proud to celebrate four remarkable volunteers who were honoured this year for their outstanding contributions to supporting women navigating the family law system. Honouring Our…
Read moreInternational Transgender Day of Visibility
Women face many barriers, challenges, and forms of violence in relationships with abusive partners, during and after leaving, and while navigating family court. Trans women experience higher rates of violence than cisgender women, with Black and Indigenous transgender women facing some of the highest levels of harm. The following statistics come from national survey research…
Read moreIt’s Time to Turn the Tide Together: 3rd Anniversary of Mass Casualty Commission Report
On March 30, 2023, the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission released its landmark final report, Turning the Tide Together, offering a wide-ranging and deeply grounded blueprint for how Canada could better prevent and respond to violence in all its forms, especially gender-based, intimate partner, and family violence. The Commission’s report laid out what so many…
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
This coming Saturday, March 24th, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. At Luke’s Place, we know that systems of violence don’t operate alone, and racial discrimination is a prevalent part of family court, and the abuse survivors may face from intimate partners. Indigenous, Black, and racialized women in Canada continue to…
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