Crime severity drops in St. Thomas, Ont., but intimate partner violence continues to rise
While overall crime in St. Thomas, Ont., has become less severe over the past two years, a troubling rise in intimate partner violence continues to challenge local police, according to the St. Thomas Police Service's 2025 annual report.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/st-thomas-police-2025-crime-report-9.7220786?cmp=rss
Victim of intimate partner violence calls abuser’s sentence a ‘slap in the face’
A Nova Scotian woman says the justice system has failed after she was the victim of intimate partner violence. She's speaking out again on her abuser's sentence as well.
#Canada #Crime #IntimatePartnerViolence #IPVNovaScotia
https://globalnews.ca/news/11876064/ipv-victim-abuser-sentenced-brandi-whynot/

Victim of intimate partner violence calls abuser’s sentence a ‘slap in the face’

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Victim of intimate partner violence calls abuser’s sentence a ‘slap in the face’
A Nova Scotian woman says the justice system has failed after she was the victim of intimate partner violence. She's speaking out again on her abuser's sentence as well.
#Canada #Crime #IntimatePartnerViolence #IPVNovaScotia
https://globalnews.ca/news/11876064/ipv-victim-abuser-sentenced-brandi-whynot/
Victim of intimate partner violence calls abuser’s sentence a ‘slap in the face’
A Nova Scotian woman says the justice system has failed after she was the victim of intimate partner violence. She's speaking out again on her abuser's sentence as well.
#Canada #Crime #IntimatePartnerViolence #IPVNovaScotia
https://globalnews.ca/news/11876064/ipv-victim-abuser-sentenced-brandi-whynot/
Family of mother killed in Kelowna calls on B.C. to better address intimate partner violence
In April, The House of Commons passed Conservative private members Bill C-225, or Bailey's Law, proposing amendments to the Criminal Code. The Canadian Senate is now considering the Bill and a series of changes toughening domestic violence laws.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bailey-mccourt-family-domestic-violence-laws-9.7213268?cmp=rss

Chicago community raises more than $40K for husband of gay man killed in alleged stalker shooting

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Supreme Court ruling on intimate partner violence could be ‘life altering’ for survivors
The Supreme Court of Canada has changed the legal landscape around intimate partner violence. Olivia Lynch is the Executive Director of Violence Prevention Avalon East. She says financial compensation could help survivors rebuild their lives after an abusive relationship.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7204017?cmp=rss
'Joyous tears': Regina survivor celebrates landmark intimate partner violence Supreme Court decision
The decision defines the new tort as covering acts of physical violence, isolation tactics, manipulation, humiliation, surveillance, economic abuse, sexual coercion and intimidation. Brenda Ottenbreit, a survivor of long-term abuse, told CBC the decision co...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/regina-intimate-partner-violence-survivor-supreme-court-of-canada-decision-9.7203039?cmp=rss
Court recognizes intimate partner violence as legal basis for damages

The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized intimate partner violence as a distinct legal basis for pursuing civil damages.

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