The position that we have taken from the CACP is that we've looked at the World Health Organization when we talk about intimate partner violence. It refers to behaviours of an intimate partner—or ex-partner, that is something we have to keep in mind—that causes physical, sexual or psychological harm, which the director has spoken about. It includes aggression, coercion and controlling behaviour. It is the dynamics between the power and control, and we recognize that the diversity within our country will impact those who feel free to come forward and report intimate partner violence.
We need to ensure that people feel comfortable coming forward to the police and, if they're not comfortable coming forward to the police, that we have third parties and organizations that can help people feel comfortable coming forward, or even using tools where it doesn't have to be the individual—even if it's an app, for example—to come forward and report things such as sexual violence or intimate partner violence. Then at least we have some record of what is occurring so that we can offer services that aren't through the justice system.