Every week Erin Lee, Executive Director of Interval House takes a look at one of the jury recommendations from the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence.
On September 22nd, 2015 Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam were murdered by a man who was a former partner to all and known to be violent. The inquest was designed to close holes that were left open allowing this man to commit the three femicides.
The inquest into their deaths was launched by Dr. David Cameron, Regional Supervising Corner of Inquests. The hearing examined the circumstances surrounding the crimes focusing on femicide in rural communities.
The recommendations stemming from that inquest are being examined and explained one-by-one in this forum.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - CKW Recommendation no. 86, the final recommendation
The final recommendation from the jury in the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario is number 86. It asked that all parties named in the recommendations reconvene to discuss implementing the recommendations. That was to be carried ...
Sep 11, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 85: Getting coercive control added to the criminal code - properly
Jury recommendation no. 85 from the inquest into ending intimate partner violence in Ontario says the Federal Government must Include "coercive control", as defined in the Divorce Act, as a criminal offence on its own or as a type of assaul...
Sep 05, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 84: Review the Criminal Justice System when it comes to IPV
Jury Recommendation number 84 from the inquiry into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario says the feds must establish a Royal Commission to review and recommend changes to the Criminal Justice system, to make it more victim-centric, more respo...
Aug 22, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 83: Implementing the National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence
Recommendation no. 83 from the jury in the inquest into ending IPV in Ontario says the federal government implement the National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence in a timely manner. Lanark County Interval House's Erin Lee has been looking at each...
Aug 15, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 82: Court appearances by video, to lower risk to victims
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'...
Aug 08, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 81: Reviewing harrassment protocols in the criminal code
Recommendation no. 81 from the inquest into ending intimate partner violence says the federal government must review a part of the criminal code dealing with harassment to ensure victim safety in IPV cases. Lanark County Interval House's Erin Lee say...
Aug 01, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 80: Changing Dangerous Offender provisions
Recommendation number 80 from the jury in the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence is targetted at the federal government. It says they should consider amendments to the Dangerous Offender provisions of the Criminal Code, or the inclusion of...
Jul 25, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 79: Recognizing the term Femicide and its meaning
Recommendation number 79 from the jury in the inquest to end Intimate Partner Violence is the first directed to the federal government. It says it must explore adding the term "Femicide" and its definition to the Criminal Code to be used wh...
Jul 18, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 78: Communicating in simple terms
Recommendation number 78 from the jury from the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Ontario is the sole recommendation aimed at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. It says, Working together with the Domestic Violen...
Jul 11, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 77: Making Femicide a manner of death
Jury recommendation 77 from the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario asks the Chief Coroner to consider adopting Femicide as one of the categories for manner of death. Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee has broken down eac...
Jul 04, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 76: Making it public - ensuring the DVDRC shares findings
Recommendation no. 76 from the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence says the Chief Coronor must ensure that Domenstic Violence Death Review Committee reports and responses to recommendations are publicly available and will continue to be ava...
Jun 27, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 75: Get the DVDRC reporting frequently
Recommendation number 75 from the jury in the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Ontario is again directed at the Office of the Chief Coroner. It says the Coroner must ensure Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) annual...
Jun 20, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 74: Fine tuning the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee
Recommendation number 74 from the jury in the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Ontario is the first directed at the Office of the Chief Coroner. It says the Coroner must ensure that the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee r...
Jun 13, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 73: No ID? No PAL
We continue our look at each of the 86 recommendations made by the jury from the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario. We're up to number 73, which says the Chief Firearms Officer must amend Possession and License application and ...
Jun 06, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 72: More information required when it comes to firearms
We are taking a look at another of the recommendations from the jury in the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Ontario. Number 72 is again directed to the Chief Firearms Officer. It would require Possession and Acquisition License...
May 30, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 71: When to review firearm possession and acquisition licenses
Recommendation number 71 from the inquest into ending intimate partner violence in Ontario says the Chief Firearms Officer must require that a Possession and Acquisition License is automatically reviewed when someone is charged with an IPV-related of...
May 23, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 70: Updating the Possession Acquisition License process
We continue our look at the jury recommendations in the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario, with number 70, which is again aimed at the Chief Firearms Officer CFO). It says the CFO must create guidelines for staff in making deci...
May 16, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 69: Reviewing and improving the CFO's spousal support line
Recommendation number 69 from the jury in the inquest into ending intimate partner violence (IPV) in Ontario is the first of a series aimed at the Cheif Firearms Officer (CFO). It say the CFO should work with appropriate decision makers to Review the...
May 09, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 68: Bringing corrections and parole together
Recommendation number 68 from the Jury in the Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam inquest into ending Imitate Partner Violence (IPV) is the final aimed at the parole system in our province to ensure the safety of the public, and fo...
May 02, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 67: Enforcing non-compliance
Recommendation number 67 from the Culleton, Kuzyk and Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence continues with fine tuning the probation system in Ontario. It says the province must ensure existing policy and guidelines require probatio...
Apr 24, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 66: Bring it all together on the probation front in the name of safety
Recommendation no. 66 from the jury in the Inquiry into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario says that the province must Review the mandate of Probation Services. Included must be an up-to-date risk assessment in the file, ensure that probatio...
Apr 18, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 65: Reviewing Probation Services
Recommendation no 65 from the jury in the inquest to ending intimate partner violence in Ontario once again speaks to probation services. This time it as that the services mandate is reviewed to prioritize: a. Condition compliance, b. Victim safety, ...
Apr 10, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 64: Looping in Probation Officers
We're examining another recommendation from the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam to end Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario. Recommendation number 64 says the province must Ensure that Probation Servi...
Apr 04, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 63: Keeping release conditions on the same page for stakeholders
Jury recommendation 63 from the inquest into ending intimate partner violence in Ontario says the provincial government must develop a process, in consultation with the judiciary, to confirm that release conditions are properly documented. Interval H...
Mar 28, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 62: Weapons and sureties
Jury recommendation 62 from the inquest into ending intimate partner violence in Ontario says when evaluating the suitability of a prospective surety in IPV cases, Crowns should ask whether residential sureties have firearms in their home, or a posse...
Mar 21, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 61: Those with weapons conditions should notify province when moving
Jury recommendation 61 from the inquest into ending intimate partner violence says it must be require that primary actors advise the Chief Firearms Officer of expected and changed addresses for those under weapons conditions. Interval House's Erin Le...
Mar 14, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 59: Ongoing judicial education
Jury recommendation 59 from the Culleton, Kuzyk and Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence in Ontario says: The province of Ontario musy conduct study of judges' decisions in IPV cases and track in longitudinal studies for recidivism...
Feb 22, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 58: Reviewing the mandatory charging framework
Jury recommendation no. 58 from the inquest into ending IPV in Ontario says Onatrio must review the mandatory charging framework, to assess its effect on IPV rates and re-offenders, with particular attention to unintended negative consequences. Lanar...
Dec 14, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 57: Brushing up education on dangerous and long-term offender designations in IPV cases
Jury recommendation 57 from the Culleton, Kuzyk, Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence in Ontario says the province must strengthen annual education for Crowns regarding applications for Dangerous and Long-term Offender designations...
Dec 07, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 56: Convicted perps shouldn't get weapons back, not even for hunting
Jury recommendation no. 56 from the inquest into ending IPV in Ontario says Crowns should actively oppose variation requests to have firearms returned for any purpose, such as hunting. Lanark County Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee says the...
Nov 30, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 55: Dealing with potential violent and long-term offenders properly
Jury recommendation no. 55 from the inquest into ending IPV in Ontario says the province must encourage Crowns to consult with the Regional Designated High-Risk Offender Crown for any case of IPV involving a high-risk offender that may meet the crite...
Nov 23, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 54: Improve court assistance for IPV survivors
Jury recommendation no. 54 in the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Natalie Warmerdam calls for the province to improve court assistance for IPV survivors, through a an IPV-focused model for criminal courts. Lanark Count...
Nov 16, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 53: Give police remote detachment offices to better response time in rural areas
Jury recommendation no 53 in the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Natalie Warmerdam calls for the province to set up satellite police offices in municipal spaces or schools, to spread police resources more evenly over w...
Nov 09, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 52: Expand rural Cell and Internet service and make them more affordable
Jury recommendation no 52 in the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Natalie Warmerdam calls for the province to expand cell service and high-speed internet in rural and remote areas of Ontario to improve safety and access...
Nov 02, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 51: Ensure OPP conduct a study on improving tactical response timelines
Jury recommendation no 51 in the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Natalie Warmerdam calls for the province to ensure that OPP conduct a study on improving tactical response timelines as it applies to rural environments ...
Oct 26, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 50: Solidifying OPP Referral to Victim Services
Jury recommendation no 50 in the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Natalie Warmerdam calls for the province to ensure that in referrals made by the OPP to Victim Services, that adequate information is provided, such as h...
Oct 19, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 49: Creating Safe Spaces in the Community
Jury recommendation 49 from the Culleton, Kuzyk, Warmerdam inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) calls for the province to start grassroots "Safe Spaces" program that businesses can participate in where survivors can feel safe...
Oct 05, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 48: Creating a Registry for IPV Offenders
We continue our weekly look at every recomendation made by the jury at the Renfrew Inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Recommendation 48 says the province must Explore the implementation of electronic monitoring to enab...
Sep 28, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 47: Creating a Registry for IPV Offenders
We continue our weekly look at every recomendation made by the jury at the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk & Natalie Warmerdam, aimed at ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Number 47 says the province ...
Sep 21, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 46: Disclosing perpetrator's information
We continue our weekly look at every recomendation made by the jury at the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk & Natalie Warmerdam, aimed at ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Number 46 mandates the provi...
Sep 14, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 45: Policies surrounding a terrible act of control and torture
We continue our weekly look at every recomendation made to the province by the jury at the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk & Natalie Warmerdam, aimed at ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Number 45 sa...
Sep 07, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 44: Clarifying and Enhancing High-Risk Committees
We continue our weekly look at every recomendation made to the province by the jury at the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk & Natalie Warmerdam, aimed at ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Number 44 sa...
Sep 01, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 43: Keeping the victim involved and informed throughout the legal process
We're looking at another recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Number 43 says the province must ensure survivor-informed risk assessments are incorporated into de...
Aug 24, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 42: ensuring proper risk assessment training is complete and far-reaching
We're looking at another recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 42 which says the province must co-train justice system personnel and IPV s...
Aug 18, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 41: understanding risks, and involving the right people in framework development
We're looking at another recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 41 which says the province must develop a shared risk assessment framework ...
Aug 14, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 40: Amending the Family Law Act
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 40 which speaks to amending the Family Law Act, after speaking with sta...
Aug 04, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 39: Decreasing risk and increasing rural reach
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 39 which says the province must: Endeavour to minimize destabilizing fa...
Jul 27, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 38: Public Education Campaigns and Perpetrators
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 38 which states the province must ensure that IPV-related public educat...
Jul 20, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 37 - Building a specialized network of services to address IPV perpetration
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 37 which says, as new services are funded, they must include aims and o...
Jul 13, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 36 - Coordinating Services and case management
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 36 which says the government of Ontario must Improve the coordination o...
Jul 06, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendations: Local Reaction to provincial snub of eight recommendations from the CKW Jury
The Province has reviewed another 30 of the CKW inquest jury recommendations into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario and rejected eight of them. We paused our weekly look at the recommendations with Erin Lee, Director of Lanark County Interv...
Jun 29, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 35 - Perpetrators to be offered services often and persistently
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 35 which says the government of Ontario has to adress barriers and crea...
Jun 22, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 34 - Recognize IPV service providers knowledge and expertise
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 34 which says the province must recognize the specialized knowledge and...
Jun 08, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 33 - Addressing Perpetrators of IPV
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence, or IPV, in Ontario. Today we look at number 33 which says the province must provide services aimed at addressing pe...
Jun 01, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 32 - Measures Addressing Perpetrators of IPV
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence, or IPV, in Ontario. Today we look at the first under the banner Measures Addressing Perpetrators of IPV. It's numbe...
May 25, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 31 - Making sure the training is complete
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at no. 31 which says the province must track whether mandated IPV-related profess...
May 18, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 29 - Provide training and education on IPV for justice system personnel
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at no. 29 which says the province must provide professional education and trainin...
May 11, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 30 - Having IPV specialists in each police department
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at no. 30 which says the province must Provide specialized and enhanced training ...
May 10, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 28 - Review training for all justice system personnel
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at no.28 which says the province must review existing training for justice system...
Apr 27, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 27 - Ensure teachers have proper resources
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at no.27 which says the province must develop a roster of resources available to ...
Apr 13, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 26 - Ensure teachers are trained on IPV matters to provide educational support
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at no. 26: Ensure teachers are trained to deliver the IPV-related curriculum and ...
Mar 29, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 25 - Educating our children on IPV properly and appropriately
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at no. 25 which says: Use and build on existing age-appropriate education program...
Mar 23, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 24 - Conducting a yearly review to gauge public attitude towards IPV
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (IPV) in Ontario. Recommendation no. 24 falls under the Education and Training banner and asks that a yearly review ...
Mar 16, 2023
CWK Inquest Recommendation no. 23 - Education and Training, ensuring a rural approach
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at no. 23, the first recommendation under the Education and Training banner. It s...
Mar 09, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no 22: Funding safe rooms for IPV survivors
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence in Ontario. Today we look at no. 22: Funding for "safe rooms" to be installed in survivors' homes in high-...
Feb 23, 2023
In Focus: Erin Lee, Lanark County Interval House
We speak with Erin Lee from Lanark County Interval House who looks at the reaction thus far from the province and other named organizations in the jury recommendations from the Culleton, Kuzyk, and Warmerdam Inquest into ending Intimate Partner Viole...
Feb 21, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no 21: Funding vital second stage housing
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at no. 21: Develop a plan for enhanced second-stage housing for IPV survivors. In...
Feb 16, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 20: reporting and funding through a rural lens
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 20: Realign the approach to public funding provided to IPV service providers with a view to removing ...
Feb 02, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 19: Help when its needed most
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 19: Create an emergency fund, such as the "She C.A.N Fund", in honour of Carol Culle...
Jan 26, 2023
CKW Inquest Jury Recommendation no. 18 - Funding those helping to end Intimate Partner Violence
We continue our look at the recommendations made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence (or IPV). Today we look at no. 18 which is the first to fall under the funding banner. It says the province must recognize ...
Jan 19, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 17: Getting word out when its most vital
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 17, which asks the province to establish clear guidelines regarding the flagging of perpetrators or p...
Jan 12, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 16: Sharing vital information in a time of crisis
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence (or IPV). Today we look at no. 16 which concerns reviewing policies to ensure information is shared, including by the use o...
Jan 05, 2023
CKW Recommendation no. 15: Learn as we go, not well after the fact
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence (or IPV). Today we look at no. 15 with falls under the System Approaches, Collaboration and Communication Banner. This reco...
Dec 29, 2022
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 14: Open the lines of communication even wider
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence (or IPV). Today we look at no. 14 which says: Create a "Universal RMS" records management system accessible by al...
Dec 22, 2022
It's official: Lanark County declares IPV an epidemic
Earlier last week, Lake 88 reported Lanark County was set to declare Intimate Partner Violence, or IPV, an epidemic and it was made official this week. Following the official unanimous passing, Lanark County Interval House issued a statement on socia...
Dec 16, 2022
CKW Inquest Jury Recommendation no 13: Sharing weapons information during IPV cases
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 13: Require all police services to immediately inform the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) of Initmate Pa...
Dec 15, 2022
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 12: Communication by the courts as a safety tool
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 12: Ensure that survivors and those assisting survivors have direct and timely communication with pro...
Dec 08, 2022
Culleton Kuzyk and Warmerdam Inquest Jury Recommendation no. 11: Make sure the courts talk to each other
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 11 which speaks to the feasibility of justice sector participants having access to relevant findings ...
Dec 01, 2022
CKW Inquest Jury Recommendation no. 10: Bring the issue of IPV into safety and well-being plans
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 10: Encourage that IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) be integrated into every municipality's community ...
Nov 24, 2022
CKW Inquest Jury Recommendation no. 9 - Restorative Justice approach could play a role for survivors
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 9 which says, Explore incorporating restorative justice and community-based approaches in dealing wit...
Nov 17, 2022
CKW Inquiry Jury Recommendation no. 8: Proper trauma-informed training is key
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence (or IPV). Today we look at no. 8, which falls under the system approaches, collaboration and communication category. It req...
Nov 10, 2022
Inquest to End Intimate Partner Violence recommendation no. 7 - Filling gaps in federal and provincial approaches
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence (or IPV). Number 7 says, "Ensure that IPV issues are addressed using an all-of-government approach across ministries, ...
Nov 03, 2022
Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam Inquest Jury Recommendation no. 6 - Following through
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 6: Amend the Coroners Act to require the recipient of an inquest recommendation to advise the Office ...
Oct 27, 2022
We continue our look at the CKW Inquest into Intimate Partner Violence with Jury recommendation no. 5
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 5, which says: Immediately institute a provincial implementation committee dedicated to ensuring that...
Oct 20, 2022
CKW Inquest Jury Recommendation no. 4: Create the role of Survivor Advocate
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no.4: Create the role of a Survivor Advocate to advocate on behalf of survivors regarding their experienc...
Oct 13, 2022
CKW Inquest Jury Recommendation no. 3 - the importance of meaningful consultations
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no.3: Engage in meaningful consultation with Intimate Partner Violence stakeholders and experts in the fi...
Oct 06, 2022
Our look at Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam Inquest recommendation no. 2: A call for powerful commission
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no.2, which says that an independent Intimate Partner Violence Commission should be established. Interval...
Sep 29, 2022
A closer look: Interval House and Lake 88 examine recommendation no. 1 in the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam Inquest
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 marks seven years since three acts of femicide took place in Renfrew County. The three women were killed by the hands of a former partner. The jury at the inquest into the deaths of, Carol Culleton, Nathalie Warmerdam and Ana...
Sep 22, 2022