Violence against women in the family Archives - Pamela Cross

Friend of the court

Pamela Cross — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:02:00 +0000

In many countries, courts are able to appoint a lawyer where one of the people involved in the case does not have one of their own. This lawyer is called an amicus curiae, or friend of the court. In Canada, Continue reading Friend of the court→

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Determining credibility

Pamela Cross — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0000

In cases involving family violence, the intersections between family and criminal court can be challenging. The two court systems have different purposes, different standards of proof and do not share information or communicate with one another. When a woman whose Continue reading Determining credibility→

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What about the men?

Pamela Cross — Thu, 01 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Last week, along with Humberto Carolo of the White Ribbon Campaign and Amiel Houghton of Changing Ways, I spoke at a conference called “Engaging Men: Why. How. Impact.” organized by the Elgin Alliance to End Violence. Humberto spoke of the Continue reading What about the men?→

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Naming it to change it

Pamela Cross — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:35:00 +0000

The work to support survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) is overwhelming. There is never enough money or time, and there are always more survivors needing support. Government policies – as well as the lack thereof – create new challenges Continue reading Naming it to change it→

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