Posts Tagged ‘violence against women’
Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Navigating Valentine’s Day and IPV
Valentine’s Day is said to be a day of love, but for those impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV), Valentine’s Day can be difficult and even dangerous. Heightened expectations, financial pressure, increased contact with abusive partners, or attempts to control under the guise of “romance” can all increase risk. For survivors, Valentine’s Day can bring fear, confusion, or painful reminders. At Luke’s Place, we want to be…
Read moreSupporting 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 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 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,…
Read moreInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Today is a day to reflect, affirm, and act on the rights, dignity, and inclusion of people with disabilities. At Luke’s Place, we recognize that many people with disabilities subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV), are intertwined and often connected to systems of oppression, isolation, and barriers to accessible supports and services. Barriers…
Read moreAmplifying Impact This Giving Tuesday: Support Our 16 Days of Activism Campaign
As the year draws to a close, communities around the world are coming together for Giving Tuesday, a global movement dedicated to generosity and positive change. This year, we invite you to join us in making a tangible difference through our 16 Days of Activism campaign, focused on ending intimate partner violence and empowering survivors. Intimate Partner Violence is an…
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) is observed every November 25th. This day is dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to end all forms of violence against women and girls worldwide. It also marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a campaign that aims to raise awareness and mobilize action to…
Read moreInsights from Pamela Cross: Learning from the DVDRC Report
In her recent blog post Learning from Those Who Have Died, Pamela Cross, legal expert, feminist, member of Ontario’s Domestic Violence Death Review Committee, and former Legal and Advocacy Director for Luke’s Place, reflects on the 2022–2023 Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) report, which analyzed 28 cases involving 43 deaths related to intimate partner…
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