Family Abuse

• Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry: federal lawyer defends role of Veterans Affairs

  The inquiry has heard Lionel Desmond was a desperately ill man whose marriage was in trouble when he was released from a residential treatment program in August 2016.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2022
  
• Post #MeToo, is it time to re-examine how publication bans are used?

  Publication bans were created with the intent to protect the identities of victims but now, some domestic abuse survivors say they are preventing them from telling their stories.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2022
  
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• Global Edmonton’s 18th annual Give Me Shelter donation drive begins on Giving Tuesday

  Global Edmonton donation drive effort is collecting gift cards and online monetary donations to support women and children escaping domestic violence.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2021
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• ‘Not young boyfriends’: UBC study finds accused abusers of young girls 19 years older on average

  "These were cases of devastating abuse by male adults in positions of trust, and family members in particular," said one of the study's authors.

  Dec 12, 2019
• Overcoming abuse: Here’s how children can be affected by family violence

  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.

  Features

  Apr 12, 2019
• Overcoming abuse: How to find legal help, shelters when leaving family violence in Canada

  Leaving family violence can be extremely difficult, but not knowing your rights can make it so much worse.

  Features

  Apr 11, 2019
• Edmonton non-profit seeks household items to support victims of family violence

  A non-profit organization aimed at helping women and children who have experienced family violence is holding a fundraising shower Sunday.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2018