After She Leaves Tour: Reflecting on Training Across Ontario

Between 2024 and 2026, Luke’s Place traveled to communities across Ontario to deliver our flagship training program, After She Leaves. This two-day training supports frontline workers who assist survivors of intimate partner violence navigating the family law system.  Over the past two years, we have delivered training to 231 frontline workers across Guelph, Parry Sound, Toronto, Kingston, London, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, and Brampton, connecting with frontline workers from across…

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Building capacity to address gender-based violence

We are excited to announce the launch of a new resource called: Hosting Gender-Based Violence Trainings: A Train the Trainer Guide.  Ending gender-based violence requires more than awareness. It requires knowledge, confidence, and the ability to support survivors in a safe and informed way. Across communities, many organizations want to host conversations, workshops, and training about gender-based violence but are…

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Looking for Online Training in Feminist Law Reform or Media Leadership? 

Are you a women’s advocate or Violence Against Women (VAW) service provider looking to enhance your advocacy of feminist law reform or how to work with the media to promote gender-based violence concerns? Check out these two free, self-paced e‑learning modules:  Feminist Law Reform  A comprehensive, multi-module online course designed to help community-based organizations drive…

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FREE feminist law reform & media leadership e-learning!

Are you a Violence Against Women (VAW) service provider in Canada? Do you want to advocate for systemic change? Have you always wanted to write an op-ed or give an interview to the media? Are you worried you don’t have enough knowledge or skills? Then our two self-directed e-learning courses are for you! Feminist Law…

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Accredited training for lawyers

Family law cases involving violence against women are complicated, time-consuming, stressful, challenging, and can be dangerous for both the client and her lawyer. To support lawyers’ work in this area, Luke’s Place offers online training, “Effective Lawyering with Clients Leaving Abusive Relationships”. Designed for family law lawyers in Ontario, this 3-hour course is CPD accredited…

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Upcoming webinar on emergency motions

In times of crisis, women fleeing abusive situations often require immediate family court orders to ensure the safety of themselves and their children. One way to do this is by filing an emergency motion, also known as an “ex parte” motion. Luke’s Place will be covering this topic at an upcoming CLEO webinar on Tuesday, October…

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After She Leaves: Family law online training

Our After She Leaves self-directed online course looks at the legal issues and challenges a woman may encounter after she leaves an abusive relationship and becomes involved in the family court system. This multi-module course is designed for Ontario service providers who support survivors. It is especially helpful for individuals new to the work. However,…

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