We post #familylaw webinars on our website! Our recorded webinars cover issues such as the Divorce Act, restraining orders, international abductions, evidence of abuse & many more issues relevant to women subjected to abuse & involved in #familycourt . LukesPlace.ca

We’re delighted to have the generous support of Womens Fitness Clubs of Canada at their Durham Region locations in Ajax & Pickering this month. Both locations will be offering 2 meditation workshops & 2 two self-defense workshops. More info: ow.ly/eYhL50RuhAz

If you're in the Leeds & Grenville area, come learn bystander intervention with me - it's free!

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We're seeking a full-time Public Interest Articling Student to join our #Legal Services team on a 10-month contract, beginning August 2025.

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the viLaw Portal by 5PM on May 15, 2024.

More info: ow.ly/p7RZ50Ruh1f

#Hiring

Because of YOU! Commemorating & celebrating work to end violence against women.

Please join us for a community discussion & vigil marking the second anniversary of the #CKWinquest verdict on June 28th. More: ow.ly/h9Yu50RpNTN

#intimatepartnerviolence #Ontario #safety

Congratulations to 2 incredible volunteers & recipients of the #Ontario Ministry #Volunteer Award. Your unwavering dedication over 15 years has been a beacon of hope for women facing intimate partner violence. Thank you for your tireless advocacy, compassion, and support. 💜

Supporting After #Separation is a toolkit of #legal info and resources for a survivor's friends and family members. If you have a friend or family member w/ children leaving an abusive relationship this resource will help you provide support.

Access it: ow.ly/UFle50QPS7l

Your input is key in addressing current barriers, needs, priorities, & outcomes for women & 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors of #IPV as they navigate the #Ontario #familylaw system. Together, we can create positive change!

Learn more about this #research project: ow.ly/ZoYc50RgngZ

#FamilyCourt can be confusing & frightening, but we're here to help. Our #FamilyLaw support services are free for #Ontario women subjected to intimate partner violence. Get help: lukesplace.ca/for-women/ or call us @ 1-866-516-3116.

We've posted a new case comment to our blog! This case involved a relocation to the UAE - neither parent is a citizen of the UAE but the father had a residency permit which allowed him to sponsor the mother & their children. Check it out: ow.ly/eZuZ50QPRNB

We created the Family Court Operations Guide during the height of the pandemic and have since updated it to provide information about how Ontario’s #familycourts are operating. The information is current as of January 2024.

Access it here: ow.ly/Tja050RkkFT

#familylaw

Walk-in services are available at our Oshawa Courthouse office!

📍 150 Bond Street East - Oshawa, ON L1G 0A2
📅 Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm

#FamilyLaw #FamilyCourt #IPV

Looking to connect with Luke's Place? Our Oshawa office offers in-person services by appointment. Call/email to learn more or book:

📍707 Simcoe Street South, Box #3 | Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4K5
📱905-728-0978 | 1-866-516-3116
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 lukesplace.ca

Leaving an abusive relationship & navigating the #familycourt system are both very stressful. #Selfcare during this time is especially important! Learn about creating a self-care plan: ow.ly/JZPw50RkqpU

#wellness #familylaw #IPV

We offer legal support services and resources to #Ontario women subjected to abuse. Women who access our services are supported and empowered as they navigate the complex #familycourt system.

Your donation matters! Help women find a path to safety: ow.ly/PY3550RpYmX

Yesterday our team gathered in-person for a day of staff development. Opportunities to bring everyone together are so important - they provide a chance to learn from each other & see the interconnections of our work. #teamday #bettertogether 💜💛

Unlock the power of your story! We're calling on #Ontario women & 2SLGBTQIA+ #IPV survivors to contribute to essential #research on the #familylaw system. Your voice can help pave the way for positive change!

More: ow.ly/b5Yf50RnG0P.

If you & your ex have children together, you'll have to communicate. You can't control how your ex communicates, but you can control your own communication.

Visit FamilyCourtAndBeyond.ca for more info about post-separation communication, including helpful do's and don'ts.

Do you want to advocate for systemic change, write an op-ed or give a media interview but worry that you don’t have enough knowledge or skills? We developed two FREE self-directed online workshops for #VAW service providers across #Canada .

More details: ow.ly/aULC50RmO7O

Can #ChatGPT help with a #familylaw case? We've added a new resource to FamilyCourtAndBeyond.ca that explores this topic. Check it out: ow.ly/ExI350Rkkwe

#Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #Law