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Pamela Cross

Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate

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Category Archives: Violence against women in the family

News both bad and good

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Pamela Cross — No Comments ↓

As many of you know, Bill 173 — which would declare IPV to be an epidemic in Ontario and which builds on similar declarations made by almost 100 communities across the province – has been sent to a special legislative Continue reading News both bad and good→

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Making progress, slowly

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Pamela Cross — No Comments ↓

When Brkti Berhe was stabbed to death last week, Ottawa police did not waste any time in declaring the killing to be an act of femicide. The media release read: “[the killer] had a domestic violence relationship with a family Continue reading Making progress, slowly→

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“No concern for public safety”

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Pamela Cross — 1 Comment ↓

When the story of a family of four found dead in their home in Harrow – a small community in southwestern Ontario — broke on June 20th, police described the situation as an “unimaginable tragedy.” They indicated they did not Continue reading “No concern for public safety”→

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Survivor safety

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Pamela Cross — 1 Comment ↓

A new piece of technology – Safe with Milli – is being piloted in parts of Canada, including eastern Ontario, as well as in Australia. It’s touted as a way to keep survivors of intimate partner and gender-based violence safe Continue reading Survivor safety→

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