Luke’s Place activities
Standing Against Violence Together: What YOU can do
Every year, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), the world observes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This global campaign, first led by the United Nations, aims to raise awareness and take action toward eliminating all forms of gender-based violence.…
Read moreWoman Abuse Prevention Month – Together Counts!
November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. This month, let’s take some time to pause, reflect, and stand up for those women in our collective communities who have faced intimate partner violence and their children who have witnessed and are affected by violence. At Luke’s Place, our mission is clear: we are here to provide support,…
Read moreBuilding safer communities for after they leave: 2023-24 annual report
2023-24 was a milestone year for Luke’s Place, marking the 20 anniversary of opening our doors to offer family law support services to women leaving abuse. As we mark this anniversary, we know that our services and those of the many critical organizations serving women subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV) are needed now more…
Read moreTurning to the experts
As was discussed in last week’s blog, it is critical that judicial education about intimate partner violence be mandatory rather than voluntary. It’s also really important that the development of education for judges, like training for police, health care providers, child protection workers, and all others whose work brings them into contact with the issue…
Read moreJudicial education on IPV should not be optional
As discussed in our blog posts over the last few weeks, we are spending time this month discussing the importance of judicial education on intimate partner violence (IPV). Keira’s Law was a giant leap forward on this issue, officially including IPV in the list of possible topics for judicial education in the governing legislation. It…
Read moreLegislation as a Result of Survivor Advocacy
Survivors have the power to create legal change – but should we have to? As September unfolds, and many of us and/or our children have returned to school, we want to remind judges that they, too, need to continue their education. Judicial education is often thought of in tandem with Keira’s Law. Next week, we…
Read moreBack to school for judges!
As students across the province return to the classroom this week, we cannot help but think about how important it is for judges to do the same when it comes to learning about intimate partner violence (IPV). It’s been over a year since Keira’s Law was enacted and we do not seem to be any…
Read moreFor immediate release: Community Walk to End Intimate Partner Violence Set for September 21 at Durham Region Headquarters
Durham, Ontario – August 6, 2024 – Bethesda House, The Denise House, Herizon House, YWCA Durham, Safety Network Durham, Luke’s Place, Victim Services of Durham, WMRCC of Durham, and the Region of Durham are proud to announce the upcoming Community Walk to End Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), which will take place on Saturday, September 21st…
Read morePamela Cross recognized with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
(Oshawa) At the June 27, 2024, Call to the Bar ceremony in Toronto, the Law Society of Ontario awarded a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) to Pamela Cross, former Advocacy Director of Luke’s Place, in recognition of her extraordinary achievement and leadership in the advancement of women’s equality. The Law Society awards…
Read moreFor immediate release: Women’s Advocates Gather on 2nd Anniversary of CKW Inquest
(Renfrew County) – Violence against women advocates from across Ontario will gather in Barry’s Bay, Renfrew County, on Friday June 28th to mark the second anniversary of the Culleton, Kuzyk, Warmerdam (CKW) femicide inquest. The event will open in the Opeongo Seniors Centre with a panel presentation by three advocates involved with the inquest —…
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