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Final Report of the Ad Hoc Federal-Provincial-Territorial Working Group Reviewing Spousal Abuse Policies and Legislation


  Author: Ad Hoc Federal-Provincial-Territorial Working Group
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
Publication:
Document Date:                  April 01, 2003
Category: Family Relations > Conflict
Related Categories:
Crime And Violence > Domestic Violence/Abuse
Crime And Violence > Spouse/Partner Abuse
Public Policy > Child Protection Services
Public Policy > Family
 

This paper gives a detailed review of Canadian spousal abuse policies and legislation and discusses their impact. It also discusses support programs for abused spouses and their children and makes recommendations for charging procedures, prosecution policies, alternative justice processes, victims services, and intervention programs.

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