Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
All of a sudden, after decades of feminist advocacy, provincial and federal politicians can’t seem to say enough about gender-based violence (GBV). Sadly, they’re not saying much that’s new or that offers me hope we’re moving in the right direction. Continue reading Be careful what you wish for
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