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It’s time to address intimate partner violence in Ontario

August 6, 2024

The above are a small sample of recent headlines from the media. While they are only a few examples, they highlight the recent increase in Ontario femicides. We are deeply concerned by the number of femicides and acts of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women this year. Recent acts of violence include the femicides of: 81-year-old Ulrike Miller 23-year-old Julia Brady 17-year-old Breanna Broadfoot 62-year-old Cheryl Lynn Sheldon 41-year-old Carly Walsh (and her two children Madison,

For immediate release: Community Walk to End Intimate Partner Violence Set for September 21 at Durham Region Headquarters
August 6, 2024
Case summary: Parental alienation and reunification therapy
July 30, 2024
Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Honouring Strength, Diversity and Community
July 23, 2024
What is your lawyer supposed to do?
July 16, 2024
What is intimate partner violence?
July 9, 2024
Because of you: Two years of calling for action
July 2, 2024
Pamela Cross recognized with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
June 28, 2024
Honouring National Indigenous History Month and 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June 27, 2024
Mandatory Reporting is Not a Prevention Strategy
June 26, 2024
Our updated advocacy toolkit is available!
June 25, 2024
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