Justice committee  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 control

Justice committee  What's very important to understand is that it takes a lot of courage for women to file a complaint. If, from the very first moments of disclosure, they are welcomed into a structure that understands what coercive control is, they'll be able to move forward. Their greatest fear,

Justice committee  I don't see that as a danger at all. On the contrary, I see it as something that could support the victims and allow them to be better heard, since the violence they've experienced would be considered in a comprehensive way. We are not talking about an incident, but about a conte

Justice committee  Circumstantial evidence is increasingly sought in police investigations. An extensive investigation is therefore conducted to establish context. This allows police officers to fully understand the context of the various elements and incidents that may be recognized by the Canadia

Justice committee  I just want to finish my last thought.

Justice committee  Thank you very much. Good morning, everyone. Violence is multidimensional and affects all aspects of the lives of women and children who are victims, whether physically, psychologically or emotionally. Living in constant fear and insecurity will have greater long-term repercuss