Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
When women with children leave an abusive partner, their first concern is usually about the children’s well-being; in particular, about what parenting and decision-making arrangements will be best for the kids. Before 2021, courts had little in the way of Continue reading Divorce Act changes coming?
Ontario’s Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC), of which I am a member, has just released its 2022-2023 report. those not familiar with the mandate and scope of the DVDRC, you can find that information here. This report contains the Continue reading Learning from those who have died
On October 30th, I am leading a zoom discussion about intimate partner violence organized by the women’s caucus of the National Farmers Union. It is intended for anyone who is interested in the issue of IPV in rural and farming Continue reading Untangling barriers to ending IPV in rural communities
The sexual assault trial earlier this year of five former members of Canada’s national junior hockey team focused attention across the country on sexual violence as well as on hockey culture. Many of us who work with survivors and victims Continue reading Taking back the night