Violence against women in the family Archives - Pamela Cross

Dignity, autonomy & equality

Pamela Cross — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:59:19 +0000

Last week, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in the case of Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia. This was a very good day in the world of law for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). In fact, when a colleague Continue reading Dignity, autonomy & equality→

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Staying isn’t choosing

Pamela Cross — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:46:57 +0000

“Why didn’t she just leave?” is a question I hear far too often in my work. I hate it, and I’m tired of answering it. It indicates an ongoing lack of understanding of the realities of intimate partner violence and Continue reading Staying isn’t choosing→

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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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