Posts Tagged ‘intimate partner violence’
Recognizing the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Today, December 6th marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Thirty-five years ago today, a violent femicide took place at Polytechnique Montréal. On December 6, we remember: Since this femicide occurred 35 years ago, femicides have been on the rise. There was a 26% increase in killings of women and…
Read moreLet’s stand against violence together this #GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday, we are asking you to stand with us. We are calling on our community to come together and take action against intimate partner violence because together, we can make a difference. Your support matters now more than ever. Why #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, where people around the world take…
Read moreWays a survivor can engage in the GBV movement
As we continue to recognize Woman Abuse Prevention Month and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), we’ve explored ways that service providers, advocates, lawyers, judges and the broader community can take action to end all forms of gender-based violence. We recognize that many people working in these roles are also survivors, and…
Read moreWe Can’t Wait Anymore, Women are Being Killed; Pass Bill 173 and Declare IPV the Epidemic It Is
Just last week, a woman was killed in Oshawa, and her husband was arrested and charged with her murder. Sadly, this tragedy is not an abnormality. Intimate partner violence is an insidious epidemic, and it is taking lives. Of the 62 women and children killed this past year in Ontario, at least 25 were killed…
Read more3 more powerful ways judges & lawyers can stop violence
A few days ago, we shared some ideas for how lawyers, judges and other legal system collaborators can join in the collective fight to end GBV. These ideas included seeking out more training and education opportunities on issues of GBV and connecting with local GBV organizations in their community. Below we outline a few additional…
Read moreThree powerful ways judges & lawyers can stop violence
As we have been exploring on our blog this month in recognition of Woman Abuse Awareness month, everyone has a role to play when it comes to eliminating gender-based violence. It is only through collective action that we can begin to take meaningful steps to prevent this pervasive form of violence. For us at Luke’s…
Read moreThree effective ways you can stop violence
As we are exploring throughout November, everyone has a role in building safer communities by ending gender-based violence (GBV). Service providers, advocates and others supporting women as they leave an abusive relationship can play an especially important role in ending violence against women. Here are some examples of ways you can take action: 1. Listen…
Read moreStanding 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 moreFor immediate release: Locking People up is Not the Answer
Luke’s Place, along with The Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS), The Council of Elizabeth Fry Societies of Ontario (CEFSO), The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), The Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, and Professor Nicole Myers of Queen’s University collaborated on the following press release in response to Ontario government’s calls for amendments to the…
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