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Letters to Mari - Support for Female Victims of Trafficking

Tue, Nov 22, 2011
Four women's letters describe their situations as trafficked persons. "Mari", a service provider, responds with supportive information and links to community services. This initiative was a product...

If Low Income Women of Colour Counted in Toronto

Thu, Nov 17, 2011
This document is designed to be an impetus to action among policymakers and women's, social justice and municipal advocates alike. It provides an initial sketch of the realities, perspectives and...

I Want to Be Free: Older Women's Right to Live Independently with Dignity

Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Written by Jenny Horsman, this issue paper is intended as a tool to raise awareness about the abuse of older women. Although much of this data comes from Ontario, it is not intended as a description...

The Impacts of Recent Law Reforms on Abused Women Involved in the Family Court Process in Ontario: An Environmental Scan of Violence Against Women Service Providers

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Luke’s Place Support and Resource Centre for Women and Children in collaboration with Action ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes and the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic conducted a...

Family Violence in Canada: Statistical Profiles

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Statistics Canada provides these reports on family violence in Canada. The information includes data on women killed by their partners. Chronological index (from 1998)http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/...

Family Violence and the Deaf: Legal Education and Information Issues: A National Needs Assessment

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
This report provides a review of the legal needs of deaf individuals in relation to family violence. Information was gathered from stakeholders in the field of deafness as well as from a number of...

Family Violence and Homelessness: A Review of the Literature

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
This literature review from the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, Government of Canada, summarizes current knowledge about the relationship between family violence and homelessness. It...

Fact Sheet: Mobility - Moving with the Children

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB It is not uncommon for a woman to want or need to move to a new community after separating from an abusive partner. She may need to do so for her own safety if her former...

Fact Sheet: Family Law Overview

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB Family law can be very confusing for anyone. Usually, people only turn to it when there has been a crisis in their family.  Often, the laws themselves are difficult to...

Fact Sheet: Duty To Report

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB All professionals working with children have a duty to report suspicions of child abuse.  The Child and Family Services Act sets out the legal duty to report obligation: it...