Access our FREE e-learning course: Parent-Child-Contact-Problem (Alienation) 

Deepen your understanding of the Parent-Child-Contact-Problem (PCCP) in Family Law!  Are you a lawyer or service provider working in the family law system? Our FREE e-learning course on the Parent-Child-Contact-Problem (Alienation) is available anytime on our training website, and it continues to be a valuable resource for professionals across Ontario and beyond!  Presented by Pamela…

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Understanding Coercive Control: A Conversation with Pamela Cross

On a recent episode of CBC Radio’s Just Asking with Saroja Coelho, feminist lawyer and advocate Pamela Cross joined the conversation to talk about a form of abuse that’s all around us, but still largely invisible: coercive control. Pamela Cross brings decades of experience to this issue. She’s a member of Ontario’s Domestic Violence Death…

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Disability Pride Month

July marks Disability Pride Month. A time to celebrate the resilience, diversity, and contributions of people with disabilities, while also confronting the systemic ableism that persists in our communities. At Luke’s Place, we recognize that disability justice is deeply intertwined with gender justice, especially for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV).  The Intersection of Disability…

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CKW Inquest Anniversary  

This month marks three years since the conclusion of the inquest into the tragic femicides of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Nathalie Warmerdam. In the wake of this violence, the 2022 inquest resulted in 86 urgent recommendations aimed at preventing intimate partner violence (IPV) and femicide across Ontario. As we mark the third anniversary of…

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Case Comment: Paralegals in family court 

The mother, in this case, applied for leave to have a licensed paralegal act as her agent in a family law proceeding that involved parenting issues and family violence. While Justice Sah makes it clear that she has no concerns about the skills or integrity of the paralegal, she denies the mother’s motion. In December…

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National Indigenous History Month: Supporting Indigenous Survivors 

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island. It’s also a moment to acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonialism and systemic violence that continue to affect Indigenous communities today.  Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people face…

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We’re hiring! Join our women’s direct services team!

Luke’s Place is seeking a Contract (15 months) Full-Time Legal/Family Court Support Worker to deliver professional case management support services to clients, co-facilitate in-house and community workshops and information sessions, and to develop and conduct professional training activities. This position requires delivery of in-person services at our Oshawa office and Durham Region satellite offices. Responsibilities Overview…

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Celebrating Pride Month

June is 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other gender and sexually diverse individuals. While Pride is a celebration, it’s also a reminder of the ongoing struggles against discrimination, violence, and systemic barriers faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  Members…

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