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Inside Luke’s Place 12th Annual FCSW Gathering
Luke’s Place held its 12th Annual Family Court Support Worker (FCSW) Gathering this past November. Over two impactful days, 54 FCSWs from across Ontario, representing 35 organizations, came together to connect and learn. Since 2011, Luke’s Place has led training for Ontario’s FCSWs, funded originally by the Ministry of the Attorney General and now by…
Read moreGetting help in rural/remote communities can be hard
Violence against women is a widespread societal problem impacting all socio-economic, cultural, racial and religious backgrounds. However, there are socialized characteristics that may increase vulnerability to abuse and/or make it more difficult to leave. Where a woman lives is one such characteristic. In order to support women in rural/remote communities leaving abuse, we must first…
Read moreOur updated advocacy toolkit is available!
As we approach the second anniversary of the CKW inquest and the release of its jury recommendations, please join us in calling for action! We’re delighted to share an updated version of our advocacy toolkit to help you get involved. Background On the morning of September 22, 2015, in rural Renfrew County, Carol Culleton, Anastasia…
Read moreFREE feminist law reform & media leadership e-learning!
Are you a Violence Against Women (VAW) service provider in Canada? Do you want to advocate for systemic change? Have you always wanted to write an op-ed or give an interview to the media? Are you worried you don’t have enough knowledge or skills? Then our two self-directed e-learning courses are for you! Feminist Law…
Read moreCommunity safety includes safety from gender-based violence
Community safety and well-being plans (CSWPs) came into being as the result of the Safer Ontario Act, passed by the provincial government in 2018. It requires municipalities to create these CSWP plans, but offers little in the way of detail about what the plans need to include. Recommendation #10 from the CKW inquest calls for…
Read moreVictim or Survivor? Language matters
The language we use when we talk about gender-based violence (GBV) carries a lot of weight. We can cause harm and leave some people feeling excluded if we are not thoughtful about our use of language. How we talk about GBV can even reinforce patriarchal structures and rape culture. Whether to use the word “survivor”…
Read morePart two: Relocating with children during divorce or separation
Our Staff Lawyer, Min Jin, and Program Manager, Phebe Quaye, facilitated the second of a two-part webinar series via CLEO Connect on February 15, 2024. This webinar series provided community workers with practical information and resources for supporting client who are seeking to relocate with children or who have received notice of relocation following amendments to the Divorce…
Read moreSeeing, Naming and Changing Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Communities
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day to both celebrate the progress made towards achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment and to call for action towards greater gender equality. This International Women’s Day, we are focusing on supporting women in rural and remote communities. Between 20-30% of Canada’s population lives in rural areas, yet…
Read morePart one: Relocating with children during divorce or separation
Our Staff Lawyer, Min Jin, and Program Manager, Phebe Quaye, facilitated the first of a two-part webinar series via CLEO Connect on February 8, 2024. This webinar series provided community workers with practical information and resources for supporting client who are seeking to relocate with children or who have received notice of relocation following amendments…
Read moreWhat does the law say about changing the locks?
What does the law say? If you are married to your partner, the home you share is called the matrimonial home. According to the law in Ontario, you each have equal rights to occupy the home, regardless of whose name is on the deed or the lease. An exception would be a court order or…
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