Category Archives: State Responses to Violence

Domestic Violence and Access to Justice: A Mapping of Relevant Laws, Policies and Justice System Components Across Canada

By: Jennifer Koshan, Janet Mosher and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Domestic Violence and Access to Justice: A Mapping of Relevant Laws, Policies and Justice System Components Across Canada Matter Commented On: eBook on Domestic Violence Law across Canada, 2020 CanLIIDocs … Continue reading

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Domestic Violence and Legal Responses to COVID-19 in Alberta

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Domestic Violence and Legal Responses to COVID-19 in Alberta Matters Commented On: Ministerial Order No 2020-011 (Community and Social Services); Court of Queen’s Bench Of Alberta, Amended Master Order #2 Relating to Court’s Response to … Continue reading

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Coercive Control: What Should a Good Lawyer Do?

By: Deanne Sowter PDF Version: Coercive Control: What Should a Good Lawyer Do? Matter Commented On: Federation of Law Societies Model Code of Professional Conduct, Rule 3.3-3 I am currently conducting research to determine whether coercive control can be considered … Continue reading

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Clare’s Law: Unintended Consequences for Domestic Violence Victims?

By: Jennifer Koshan and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Clare’s Law: Unintended Consequences for Domestic Violence Victims? Bill Commented On: Bill 17, Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s Law) Act On Wednesday the Alberta government introduced Bill 17, the Disclosure to Protect … Continue reading

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Ontario’s Review of Family and Civil Legislation, Regulations, and Processes: The Need to Prioritize Domestic Violence

By: Janet Mosher, Jennifer Koshan and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Ontario’s Review of Family and Civil Legislation, Regulations, and Processes: The Need to Prioritize Domestic Violence Matter Commented On: Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, Review of Family and Civil … Continue reading

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