A final report from the three-person review panel will be provided to the federal and provincial government by Aug. 31, 2021, before it is made public.

Peterborough police allege a man assaulted and pointed a firearm at his former partner in October 2019.

'Because technology advanced so much, it's actually possible to create these types of resources that are safe for women and that are quite effective.'

“Motive is a very narrow way of looking at it. What we’re talking about here is the problem of male violence.”

'When women stay in violent relationships, they’re looked down upon, and if they leave and the perpetrator does harm to other people, they’re also blamed.'

Brenda Forbes says she felt dismissed when she spoke up about the gunman's violence and weapons cache.

"[Victims] are in the house stuck with their abuser, so they're having more trouble asking for help."

Community closures are important to stop the spread of the new coronavirus but can make untenable situations worse for victims of domestic abuse.

Abuse often involves money, but advocates say financial abuse in particular makes it harder for victims to leave and rebuild independent lives.

“The services and levels of protection that women receive should not depend on their postal code, and that’s basically the situation now."