"... some aspects of BWSS’ argument also made it into the judgment, including recognizing intimate partner violence as a standalone legal harm, addressing unique systemic barriers experienced by Black, Indigenous and racialized women and providing a clear, more accessible pathway to legal redress for survivors of intimate partner violence."

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https://pressprogress.ca/supreme-court-intimate-partner-violence/

Landmark Decision by Supreme Court Recognizes ‘Coercive Control’ as Form of Intimate Partner Violence

The decision will help BIPOC women who face specific barriers in reporting and seeking compensation for abuse

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