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
Violence Against Women
City politicians back plan to address violence against women in London’s strategic plan
City politicians support making the issue of violence against women a pillar of their strategic plan. Continue reading
Daphné Huard-Boudreault’s death won’t see criminal charges laid against police
Daphné Huard-Boudreault, 18, was killed after she went to pick up her belongings at the apartment she shared with her ex-boyfriend. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: March 9
This week on Focus Montreal: What it means to be Chinese in Canada, why one expert is concerned about mortgage rates, and a new film delves into how music can challenge our culture of male violence. Continue reading
Gilbert Rozon’s sexual misconduct hearing draws International Women’s Day protesters
Gilbert Rozon is facing one count of rape and one count of indecent assault. 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
Trudeau’s gender policies need to be backed with more money to enact real change: Oxfam
The Trudeau government has enacted genuinely feminist policies but needs to back them up with more money if it wants to make a lasting difference, Oxfam Canada says. Continue reading
Online training tool teaches staff, faculty how to react to disclosures of sexual violence: Western University
Researchers say when a victim begins to share their story, the kind of reaction they get can influence whether or not they go on to tell someone else. Continue reading
‘Rapists beware’: Three men killed by apparent vigilante in Bangladesh
Three men accused of rape have been found dead with notes signed ‘Hercules’ in Bangladesh. Continue reading
Los Angeles police arrest man seen brutally punching two women in video
Police say none of the bystanders informed them about the attack, and that the women reported it the following day. Continue reading