Supporting Survivors During the Holidays
The holiday season is often described as a time of joy, connection, and family. But for many survivors subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV), navigating the family law system can also be a time of increased stress, isolation, and risk. The holidays often place heavy emphasis on family and togetherness. However, for survivors, this can mean: The Role of…
Read moreFamily Court and Beyond: The family court survival workbook
As the year wraps up, many Violence Against Women (VAW) and community organizations use this time to review their practices, plan upcoming training, and refresh the resources they rely on to support survivors. It’s an ideal moment to explore tools that strengthen safety planning and improve outcomes for women navigating family court. One of those resources is the Family Court…
Read moreThis holiday season, give the gift of safety and hope
The holidays are celebrated as a time of joy, family, and warmth. But for many women and children subjected to intimate partner violence, this season can bring heightened fear, uncertainty, and isolation. At Luke’s Place, we see firsthand how critical support becomes at this time of year. Survivors navigating separation, the family law system, and complex…
Read moreLuke’s Place Launches Webinar Series and Community Toolkit
Luke’s Place is excited to announce a three-part webinar series and a new community resource toolkit, developed in partnership with the Region of Durham. This initiative is part of an ongoing community awareness campaign that began in November during Woman Abuse Prevention Month and continued through the 16 Days of Activism and Holiday Giving. The webinar series covers: Community…
Read moreBeing an ally: Community resources for supporting survivors
Luke’s Place, in partnership with the Region of Durham, has created a three-part webinar series and a new community resource toolkit. In this webinar, we explore how to be an ally to a survivor of intimate partner violence. The webinar explores how you can support a survivor, why they need support, why women stay and return, and…
Read moreIntimate partner violence and family court
Luke’s Place, in partnership with the Region of Durham, has created a three-part webinar series and a new community resource toolkit. Navigating family court can be challenging, especially for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). This webinar provides a clear and practical overview of how the family court system works, what to expect, and how you, as…
Read moreWhat is intimate partner violence
Luke’s Place, in partnership with the Region of Durham, has created a three-part webinar series and a new community resource toolkit. Intimate partner violence (IPV) can be complex and challenging to recognize. This webinar provides a clear overview of what IPV is, how to identify its signs, and practical ways to support someone who has been subjected…
Read moreHuman Rights Day
On December 10th we globally celebrate Human Rights Day. On this day, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948). This day also coincides with the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (November 25 – December 10), a global campaign that calls on all of us to speak out and take action to end violence against women,…
Read moreLaunch of the Updated Tech Safety Toolkit
Technology is part of our daily lives, and it changes fast. These changes can help people stay safe, but they can also be used to cause harm. New apps, devices, and websites can give survivors more control, but they also bring risks like spying, pretending to be someone else, harassment, and breaking into accounts. That is why…
Read moreNational Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: A Call to End the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence
Every year on December 6, Canadians pause to remember the 14 young women who were murdered at Montréal’s École Polytechnique in 1989, targeted simply because they were women. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is both a moment of mourning and a call to action, a reminder that gender-based violence continues to devastate lives,…
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