Overcoming abuse: How to support and respect survivors of family violence
By supporting a survivor of family violence and showing them respect, you could save a life. Continue reading
Intimate Partner Violence
LAWC’s International Women’s Day Breakfast draws largest crowd yet
The international theme this year is Balance for Better: a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world. Continue reading
P.E.I. looking for feedback on bill affecting domestic violence employee leave
The province’s Employment Standards Act was amended earlier this year to provide up to three days of paid leave and seven days of unpaid leave for survivors of domestic, intimate parter and sexual violence. Continue reading
At least 78 women in Canada killed by violence this year — in just 6 months
The cases of 78 women were recorded in one mid-year report that suggested the actual number of deaths is likely higher. Continue reading
Sask. Domestic Violence Death Review calls for broad-based strategies to address high violence rates
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan has the highest rate of domestic partner violence among the provinces. The Domestic Violence Death Review Panel has put forward 19 recommendations aimed at starting to reduce that figure. Continue reading
‘Her supports are gone’: Domestic violence among immigrant women discussed at Halifax conference
The World Health Organization has declared domestic violence is a global public-health issue. Continue reading
Proposed changes would allow domestic violence victims to take leaves in N.B.
The proposal would also provide job protection for people who leave work to care for a family member. Continue reading
N.B. creates unit to prosecute cases involving intimate partner violence
It will include prosecutors and support staff who will receive specialized training. Continue reading
SaskTel recycling cellular devices to help women fleeing domestic violence
SaskTel launches its first-ever Phones for a Fresh Start cellular device recycling drive on Tuesday. Continue reading
New Brunswick seeks champions to help campaign against intimate partner violence
Justice Minister Denis Landry says the government is trying to spread the word, but can’t do it alone. Continue reading