I think one of the big pieces that we have alluded to in our recommendation is that we need to amend the Criminal Code to authorize courts to impose rehabilitative and supportive conditions, alongside the restrictive conditions. The research is telling us that restrictive conditions are not really bringing the rate of violence down or the reporting down. Countries like Scotland and New Zealand are trying bail supervision programs. There is better compliance and safety if you actually put more responsibility on the perpetrator.
You need to also bring on sureties for mandatory orientation and training, recognizing that there are warning signs that they can be reporting.
I think, overall, we need to have better regular check-ins with law enforcement. There needs to be attendance at counselling and intervention programs, and I think I'm supportive of electronic monitoring in high-risk cases. We just heard from my co-panellist who said that is really creating a monitoring compliance issue, however, if we put the burden back on the perpetrator for the reporting of violations, I think we can create an environment and shift the pendulum to where people are more self-responsible.