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Ontario’s Integrated Domestic Violence Court: Why the UK Should Be Watching

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Ontario’s move toward an Integrated Domestic Violence Court…

When Coercive Control Leads to Conviction — Why Sentencing Still Falls Short

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A recent coercive control conviction in Surrey resulted in a short custodial sentence. But even where conviction is secured, sentencing often fails to reflect the cumulative harm of years of domination and fear. Here’s what that means for survivors navigating family court.