Language matters when talking about violence

Car theft does not equal auto sharing, bank robbery is not a financial transaction, so woman abuse shouldn't be referred to as an arguement/dispute or abusive relationshipra

In March 2021, Luke’s Place Legal Director, Pamela Cross, presented to the Dufferin Calendon Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) on the impact of language when speaking about violence against women.

View Pamela’s presentation: