Yes, giving the police and even lawyers better tools could certainly improve their ability to respond. In terms of the police response, if the officers are better trained when gathering evidence, they will be able to gather enough to make it clear that the women are being controlled, coerced and dominated where they live. If we can train police officers, we can also train lawyers. That would result in a much more comprehensive approach to coercive violence.
Our goal here in Quebec is specifically for courts dealing with civil cases to communicate with those dealing with criminal cases. That's why we support the idea of unified courts. It must be understood that coercive control is a series of techniques used by abusers to maintain their hold on women and children.
So, yes, it would be an appropriate tool for law enforcement.