Napanee man charged with 13 counts of assault against long-term partner: Kingston police
A woman came to Kingston police to recount more than five years of alleged domestic abuse from her long term partner. Continue reading
Domestic Abuse
Kingston man facing 9 charges after alleged domestic assault
The man was charged with two counts of assault, one count of break and enter, two counts of mischief and four counts of breach of recognizance. Continue reading
Saskatoon Interval House: helping survivors of domestic violence
A shelter in Saskatoon says it turns away twice as many mothers and children, who are fleeing domestic violence, as it can accommodate. Continue reading
Pacers’ Victor Oladipo gifts car he won for NBA’s Most Improved Player to domestic abuse survivor
Renita Hills was floored Sunday after Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo surprised her with the car he was given for being the 2017-18 NBA Most Improved Player. Continue reading
Calgary domestic abuse victim warns about ex-boyfriend wanted on Canada-wide warrant
Two years ago, Dianne Denovan was tied up and severely beaten by her former boyfriend — now, he’s wanted on a countrywide warrant. Continue reading
Kingston man faces obstruction charge for allegedly pressuring domestic assault victim not to testify
A Kingston man is facing more charges for allegedly trying to convince his victim not to testify against him in court. Continue reading
Alberta women’s shelters want ankle bracelets for domestic abusers
A 2012 pilot program that saw domestic abusers wear ankle bracelets in Red Deer. The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters wants the monitoring program back. Continue reading
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What are the myths surrounding family violence?
By Kim Smith Reporter
Johanna Baynton Smith said she was attracted to her ex-husband for the good reasons. They married and had three kids, but she said he was controlling and eventually the violence escalated. Continue reading
Winnipeg mom whose kids were kidnapped to Mexico tells all in new book
A Winnipeg woman experienced every parent’s worst nightmare when her two children, Dominic and Abby, were abducted by her ex-partner – their father – and taken to Mexico in 2008. Continue reading
Quebec domestic violence victim awarded $315,000 in civil suit against attacker
The woman, whose identity is not revealed in the court documents, testified that the attack took place while she was confined for three days in September 2012. Continue reading