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Supporting after Separation: A Toolkit for survivors’ friends and family members
Supporting a loved one who has left a relationship in which they have been subjected to abuse can be challenging. You may not always know what to say, how to help, or where to turn for accurate legal information. That is why Luke’s Place created the Supporting After Separation Toolkit: a free resource designed for…
Read moreEmergency Motions Toolkit
An emergency motion can be a vital step towards ensuring the safety women and children subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV). Yet many survivors enter the family court system without the information or support they need. As women often apply to Family Court at a time of crisis, it is not unusual for many to…
Read moreHelping your kids stay safe after separation: A practical checklist
Separation can bring big changes, especially for children. As you sort out parenting arrangements, it’s essential to think about how to keep your kids safe, supported, and prepared. This checklist offers simple and practical ways to help your child feel more secure and know what to do in situations that might feel confusing or unsafe. …
Read moreParenting Arrangements: Understanding the Best Interests of the Child Test
Family courts use what is called the Best Interests of the Child (BIC) Test to make decisions about parenting arrangements after separation or divorce. The BIC test helps courts prioritize the needs, safety, and well-being of children, to ensure parenting decisions serve the child’s best interest, both now and in the future. Whether a family…
Read moreNew resource: Toolkit for survivor’s friends and family members
If you are a family member or a friend of a woman with children who is leaving an abusive relationship, our newest toolkit, Supporting After Separation: A Toolkit of Legal Information and Resources for a Survivor’s Friends and Family Members is for you! Below are some guiding principles in supporting a loved one who…
Read moreWe’ve recently updated our CKW Inquest Advocacy Toolkit!
Luke’s Place Support and Resource Centre for Women and Children has developed this toolkit to assist organizations that do not have the time or resources to develop their own advocacy strategy and tools. It reflects the priorities we have identified for ourselves, based on our organization’s mandate. It is certainly not meant to limit or lead the…
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