Systemic analysis Archives - Pamela Cross

The ancestors of tomorrow

Pamela Cross — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:09:38 +0000

The statistics must be said, and said again, and again, and again, until we do something to change them. Indigenous women represent approximately 5% of Canada’s total female population, and yet they make up 24% of all homicide victims and Continue reading The ancestors of tomorrow→

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Still not getting it right

Pamela Cross — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0000

I write often — and critically — about the criminal law response to sexual assault. Believe me, I’d be happy to stop writing negative pieces about the criminal system in favour of having something positive to say, but that day Continue reading Still not getting it right→

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Sometimes, there is good news

Pamela Cross — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:03:00 +0000

When it comes to the topic of gender-based violence, there’s more often bad news than good. Rates of violence, including femicide, remain high. Funding for frontline services is too little and insecure. Meaningful law reform is often too little too Continue reading Sometimes, there is good news→

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Meet THOR-5F

Pamela Cross — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:54:02 +0000

I’ve never found seat belts in cars comfortable. This is true whether I am in the front passenger seat or the driver’s seat. As for the back seat, well, I have to admit that — when I have the misfortune Continue reading Meet THOR-5F→

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