Ms. Louise Riendeau at the Status of Women Committee

On February 15th, 2022. See this statement in context.

February 15th, 2022 / 5:20 p.m.

Co-responsible, Political Issues, Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale

I think I have understood your question.

The reason we advocate using the justice system in cases of violence is that we think a clear message has to be sent to society. Many spouses of women in our shelters feel completely entitled to use violence. We have to send a clear message to offenders that our society does not tolerate that behaviour. We have to look for solutions to educate these people and get them to make changes in their behaviour. We think the message has to be unequivocal.

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