Recommendation no. 82 from the jury in the inquest into ending IPV in Ontario says the federal government must consider finding alternate means for survivors to attend and testify in court, such as by video conferencing.
Lanark County Interval House’s Erin Lee tells myFM meeting virtually is commonplace, but there’s an extra step when it comes to courts.
That said, Lee says it’s worth it.
That risk comes as one enters or exits the courtroom. Abusers can also send signals to their victims that the rest of the courtroom wouldn’t pick up. It all adds up to unneeded stress and anxiety that video appearance could eliminate.
You can listen to the complete chat with Erin below.
