Coercive Control

• A new bill wants to criminalize ‘coercive’ conduct in Canada. What is it?

  Controlling or coercive behaviour between partners is being explored as a criminal offense in Canada amid growing conversations and awareness of domestic abuse.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
  
• Supporters celebrate passing of Keira’s Law, aimed at battling domestic abuse

  A party celebrating passage of laws educating judges on the dangers of domestic and intimate partner violence was hosted by politicians and supporters in Burlington, Ont.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
  
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• Canada’s Senate passes Keira’s Law aimed at educating decision-makers on domestic violence

  Keira’s Law was tabled in 2022 seeking to protect children involved in custody litigation following the tragic death of a four-year-old in Milton, Ont.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
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• Keira’s Law aims to educate judges about domestic violence

  'If we can get this private member's bill passed, then I believe Keira's legacy will be a positive one,' said Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville—North Burlington.

  Crime

  Mar 24, 2022
• Calgary advocates warn about coercive control, another type of domestic violence

  Prevention advocates are warning people about a lesser-talked-about type of domestic violence: coercive control.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2021