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Elana Fric was killed after filing for divorce. How do we make leaving less dangerous?
A person’s risk of experiencing escalating violence is at its highest during a separation. Why doesn’t the legal system do more? Continue reading
Domestic Abuse
Kingston man facing multiple charges for alleged violent attack of spouse
The man was charged with assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats. Continue reading
Overcoming abuse: Here’s how children can be affected by family violence
By Shannon Cuciz Morning Show Host
The way family violence affects children depends on the severity and duration of the abuse, say experts, and those effects often show up in a child’s behaviour. Continue reading
Overcoming abuse: How to find legal help, shelters when leaving family violence in Canada
By Shannon Cuciz Morning Show Host
Leaving family violence can be extremely difficult, but not knowing your rights can make it so much worse. Continue reading
Overcoming abuse: How to support and respect survivors of family violence
By Shannon Cuciz Morning Show Host
By supporting a survivor of family violence and showing them respect, you could save a life. Continue reading
B.C. Greens introduce legislation to allow victims of abuse to get out of property leases
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The private members bill would allow tenants to break fix terms leases if staying in their rental unit is a threat to their safety or security. Continue reading
Samra Zafar’s journey from teenage bride to human rights activist
By Claire Allen Contributor
Samra Zafar faced years of abuse after arriving in Canada as a teenage bride in an arranged marriage, but nothing could stop her from pursuing her dreams of education and freedom. Continue reading
Day parole granted for Calgary man who strangled wife, encased body in cement
Allan Shyback was convicted of manslaughter and indignity to a body in the 2012 death of Lisa Mitchell. Continue reading
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
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