Madam Chair, I said it before, and I am happy to read the rationale again.
First of all, this would allow a peace officer, family friend or loved one who reasonably believes that the accused will commit an offence that will cause injury to either the victim or their children to apply for the IPV-specific peace bond on behalf of the victim.
We know that victims of intimate partner violence often do not report abuse, for many reasons, including fear of their abuser.