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Claimant to Abuser Relationships
Claimant is (or was) in any of the following relationships with the abuser, even if they have not resided together Claimant resides (or has resided) with the abuser in any of the following relationships Conjugal / intimate Conjugal / intimate Dating Family Family Marriage / common law Marriage / common law Other Other Parenting
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Alternative measures Assess risk of harm to victim Consider alternate sources of evidence Consider s. 718.2 of Criminal Code Determine reason for reluctance Information Judicial Interim Release Make use of victim impact statement Notify victim of outcome Opposed to diversion with exceptions Peace bond Proceed if reasonable likelihood of conviction and in public interest Prosecute breach of bail conditions Prosecution Provide information to victims on timely basis Seek protective conditions Seek protective conditions Sentencing Should not be used in lieu of prosecution Witness
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Types of Conduct Captured
Bodily harm Damage to property Deprivation of necessities of life Financial abuse Forced confinement Intimidation or fear for safety Psychological, mental or emotional abuse Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault Stalking
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Cause of action for stalking in tort Compensation Confidentiality Counseling or therapy Exclusive occupation of home Posting of bonds to secure compliance Prohibition against further family violence Prohibition against selling, converting or damaging property Removal of abuser Restraining order Seizure of personal property used for abuse or stalking Seizure of weapons Suspension of driver’s licence used for abuse or stalking Temporary care and custody of children Temporary possession of personal property
Claimant to Abuser Relationships
Claimant is (or was) in any of the following relationships with the abuser, even if they have not resided together Claimant resides (or has resided) with the abuser in any of the following relationships Conjugal / intimate Conjugal / intimate Dating Family Family Marriage / common law Marriage / common law Other Other Parenting
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Types of Conduct Captured
Bodily harm Damage to property Deprivation of necessities of life Financial abuse Forced confinement Intimidation or fear for safety Psychological, mental or emotional abuse Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault Stalking
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Making the Links in Family Violence Cases: Collaboration among the Family, Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems
The Federal Prosecution Service Deskbook – Part VI POLICY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF LITIGATION Chapter 28 – Spousal Violence
Attorney General Supplemental Policy: Spousal/Partner Violence
Crown Counsel Policy Manual – SPO1 Spousal Violence – Updated March 9, 2011
Crown Policy Manual: Spouse/Partner Offences
Department of Justice Public Prosecutions Policy Directive Guideline No. 2:DOM:1
Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales du Québec: Violence Conjugale – Intervention du Procureur (vio-1)
Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service: Spousal/Partner Violence
Policies and Procedures for the Conduct of Criminal Prosecutions in Prince Edward Island
Policy Manual: Policy and Practice Directive (SPO1)
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The Policy Manual: Policy and Practice Directive (SP01) is not available online, but may be requested from the Government of Saskatchewan. Click here for contact information: [http://www.justice.gov.sk.ca/]