Case summary: Returning children under the Hague Convention
This case summary was prepared by Pamela Cross. In this case, two young children – one and two years old – were removed from Pembroke, Ontario, by their mother and taken to the United States, ostensibly for a week-long visit with her sister. The father consented to this visit, but became concerned when the mother…
Read moreJoin our team! Now hiring: Communications Coordinator
Luke’s Place is seeking a full-time collaborative Communications Coordinator, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience to engage in such activities as leading implementation of our communications toolkit, creating promotional materials, managing our websites, creating effective social media campaigns, and managing a weekly blog. This position requires an on-site presence at our Oshawa office. Responsibilities:…
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 moreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Reaffirming our Commitment to Life Long Education and Decolonial Practices
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Luke’s Place operates on the land of the Mississauga’s of Scugog Island. As an organization deeply committed to the work of reconciliation and supporting Indigenous sovereignty, we recognize the colonial and detrimental impacts of the court and legal system in which we operate. We recognize…
Read moreJoin our women’s direct services team!
We’re hiring! We’re seeking a 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 of this position…
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 moreSupporting survivors is suicide prevention
September marks Suicide Prevention Month, a critical time to shed light on the often-overlooked connection between mental health, suicide, and intimate partner violence (IPV). The intersection of these issues underscores the urgent need for comprehensive mental health support for survivors of IPV, as well as a broader understanding of the strong link between suicidality and…
Read moreCase summary: Important relocation decision
The Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) recently released a decision (Shipton v. Shipton) overturning a trial court decision that had prohibited a mother from relocating from Ontario to Ireland with her young child. The decision offers some helpful insights into what is required for an appeal court to overturn a decision from a lower court…
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 moreNEW FREE e-learning Course called, Parent-Child-Contact-Problem (Alienation)
We are excited to share our NEW e-learning Course, Parent-Child-Contact-Problem (Alienation)! This new course is available for FREE on our training website. This free e-learning, presented by Pamela Cross and Peter Jaffe, is designed for lawyers and other professionals involved with the family court system who may be interested in learning more about this important issue. Course learning…
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