Homelessness is often a result of domestic violence (DV). When someone is fleeing violence at home, he or she needs somewhere to live and often has few or limited resources. There are additional difficulties if the person is a renter and either wants to remain living in the property, or is trying to … [Read more...]
Viewpoint 38-3: Bus Ads Target and Isolate Muslims
We would like to provide some context and background surrounding the “honour killing” ad campaign on Edmonton Transit buses sponsored by the America Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI). The term “honour killing” must stop being used. It needs to be called what it is: murder, femicide, wrong. … [Read more...]
Opening Closed Doors – When should domestic violence victims sue their abusers?
Mr. Dhaliwal hit his wife with a closed fist and a broom handle and was convicted of criminal assault. In the divorce, Ms. Dhaliwal included a tort claim for assault and battery and asked for damages (money). She won. Mr. Danicic intimidated and harassed his former partner by mailing her … [Read more...]