Posts Tagged ‘violence against women’
Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and the Ontario Family Law System
Understanding how survivors experience the family law system is essential to improving access to safety and justice. Over the past three years, Luke’s Place has partnered with Dr. Mavis Morton from the University of Guelph to conduct a province-wide research project exploring the family law experiences of women and gender-diverse survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) with…
Read moreStrengthening Legal Responses to Intimate Partner Violence: New Emergency Motions Module Added to Effective Lawyering Course
Lawyers representing survivors of intimate partner violence often face situations where time is critical. When safety is at risk, waiting weeks or months for a regular court date is simply not an option. That’s why Luke’s Place has added a new module on emergency motions to our Effective lawyering with clients leaving abusive relationships course. Emergency motions are one of…
Read moreInternational Transgender Day of Visibility
Women face many barriers, challenges, and forms of violence in relationships with abusive partners, during and after leaving, and while navigating family court. Trans women experience higher rates of violence than cisgender women, with Black and Indigenous transgender women facing some of the highest levels of harm. The following statistics come from national survey research…
Read moreIt’s Time to Turn the Tide Together: 3rd Anniversary of Mass Casualty Commission Report
On March 30, 2023, the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission released its landmark final report, Turning the Tide Together, offering a wide-ranging and deeply grounded blueprint for how Canada could better prevent and respond to violence in all its forms, especially gender-based, intimate partner, and family violence. The Commission’s report laid out what so many…
Read moreLimited Scope Legal Services WAGE Promising Practices
Access to justice remains one of the most significant challenges facing women leaving abusive partners. Survivors navigating the family court system without legal representation often face overwhelming barriers, from safety risks to complex procedures that are difficult to manage alone. Recognizing these challenges, organizations across Canada have been exploring new approaches to legal support that are more responsive to…
Read moreLove 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,…
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