Last summer, Luke’s Place heard from frontline workers across Ontario about their experiences supporting survivors in family court and helping them find a lawyer. A total of 104 frontline workers responded to our online survey, and 24 workers participated in our focus groups. What we heard from nearly all these workers was how challenging it is for survivors to find a family law lawyer to represent them.
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We are excited to announce the launch of a new resource called: Hosting Gender-Based Violence Trainings: A Train the Trainer Guide.
Ending gender-based violence requires more than awareness. It requires knowledge, confidence, and the ability to support survivors in a safe and informed way. Across communities, many organizations want to host conversations,
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website, After She Leaves!
The After She Leaves Website is a national resource created specifically for Canadian women’s advocates supporting women who have been subjected to intimate partner violence and are navigating family court.
The site offers clear context, practical legal information,
January is Stalking Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about a form of abuse that is often hidden, minimized, or misunderstood. Stalking is about control, fear, and ongoing harm. In today’s world, technology has made stalking easier to carry out and harder to escape.
What is Stalking?
Stalking is a pattern of repeated,
Luke’s Place is excited to announce a three-part webinar series and a new community resource toolkit, developed in partnership with the Region of Durham. This initiative is part of an ongoing community awareness campaign that began in November during Woman Abuse Prevention Month and continued through the 16 Days of Activism and Holiday Giving.
Luke’s Place, in partnership with the Region of Durham, has created a three-part webinar series and a new community resource toolkit.
In this webinar, we explore how to be an ally to a survivor of intimate partner violence. The webinar explores how you can support a survivor, why they need support,
Luke’s Place, in partnership with the Region of Durham, has created a three-part webinar series and a new community resource toolkit.
Navigating family court can be challenging, especially for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). This webinar provides a clear and practical overview of how the family court system works, what to expect,
Luke’s Place, in partnership with the Region of Durham, has created a three-part webinar series and a new community resource toolkit.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) can be complex and challenging to recognize. This webinar provides a clear overview of what IPV is, how to identify its signs, and practical ways to support someone who has been subjected to it.
Technology is part of our daily lives, and it changes fast. These changes can help people stay safe, but they can also be used to cause harm. New apps, devices, and websites can give survivors more control, but they also bring risks like spying, pretending to be someone else, harassment, and breaking into accounts.
Pamela Cross recently launched her book And Sometimes They Kill You, on November 26th. In the two weeks since then, Pam has completed 14 events in 14 communities across the province.
The Walrus recently published an article about Pam and her book And Sometimes They Kill You.
