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violetteprignacmerle
Feb 12, 2023
Economic violence, a little-known aspect of domestic violence after a breakup
Photo by Alexander Grey via Unsplash "A breakup in the context of domestic violence does not necessarily mean the end of violence. It can...


florenceveillette
May 15, 2022
Victima: a new podcast
Victima is a podcast developed in collaboration with the Government of Quebec to inform and raise public awareness about existing...


florenceveillette
Mar 9, 2022
First five districts selected for specialized court pilot projects
Photo by Adrien Olichon via Unsplash "The first five districts selected for the pilot projets for specialized courts in sexual violence...


florenceveillette
Mar 9, 2022
Workplace: Training to address domestic violence
Photo by Jason Goodman via Unsplash "The Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale has unveiled its training...


florenceveillette
Mar 9, 2022
Sharing tax credits with an abusive ex-spouse
Photo by PiggyBank via Unsplash "Some tax credits must be shared during a breakup, which can become problematic in the context of...


florenceveillette
Mar 9, 2022
Victim avoids cross-examination by ex-spouse
Photo by Colin Lloyd via Unsplash "The Superior Court orders that an independent lawyer cross-examine an alleged victim of domestic...


florenceveillette
Jan 13, 2022
“The tidal wave of #metoo” made the judges think"
Photo by Mihai Surdu via Unsplash "Are judges punishing sexual abusers more severely since the emergence of the #metoo movement and the...

florenceveillette
Jan 8, 2022
Documentary to watch: You can't make the same mistake twice
Source: ONF "You Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice" is a documentary by Alanis Obomsawin that exposes the injustices suffered across...


florenceveillette
Dec 1, 2021
Sexual and domestic violence: emergency financial assistance for victims
Photo Ibrahim Rifath by Unsplash The Government of Quebec confirms the implementation of emergency financial assistance for victims of...


florenceveillette
Dec 1, 2021
Michel Venne sentenced to six months in prison: "The bar is no longer open"
Photo Ye Jinghan / Unsplash Michel Venne was sentenced to six months in prison and is on the sex offender registry for 20 years. Léa...


florenceveillette
Dec 1, 2021
Child victims of sexual violence: When the light comes out of drama
Photo Markus Spiske by Unsplash "In 99% of cases, the child victim of sexual assault knows their aggressor and it is very often even a...


florenceveillette
Sep 23, 2021
A redefinition of victim support
Photo Phillip Goldsberry by Unsplash "On December 10, 2020, Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barette introduced Bill 84 to amend...


marikalachancequir
Aug 29, 2021
The SPVM sets up a dedicated and specialized team
Photo Michael Förtsch by Unsplash "The alarming number of femicides and cases of domestic violence since the beginning of the year in...


marikalachancequir
Aug 29, 2021
Children of domestic violence
Photo Vitolda Klein by Unsplash "The recent wave of femicide has left behind 25 orphans. What will happen to these children exposed to...


marikalachancequir
Jan 23, 2021
Waiting lists "very worrying"
Photo Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 by Unsplash "Due to a lack of space in therapy, sex offenders reoffend. In Quebec, treatment centres...


marikalachancequir
Jan 23, 2021
Quebec Announces Construction of 236 Second Stage Units
"The housing crisis does not spare victims of domestic violence, who are often unable to find a home quickly and at a reasonable cost to...


marikalachancequir
Jan 23, 2021
We need to talk about femicide ...
Photo Samuel Regan-Asante by Unsplash "The word "femicide" has become prominent in the media in recent months because of the tragedy that...
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