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Access denied: the barriers of violence and poverty for abused women and their children's search for justice and community services after separation  Summarizes a study into the lives of abused women and their children following separation from an abusive partner. Lists myths and facts along with findings in regard to their experiences with the justice system and their access to community services such as legal and counselling resources. Source: Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic  Advocates for the needs of children involved in the justice system in London, Ontario as young offenders, as victims of crime or abuse, or as the subjects of custody disputes. Services include assessment, counselling, prevention, research, dissemination of information, and training. Source: Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic Child custody and access: the experiences of abused immigrant and refugee women  Presents the results of a study on family law issues experienced by abused women and their children. Source: Springtide Resources Common legal questions  Consists of answers to frequently asked questions regarding a woman's legal rights when leaving an abusive relationship. Discusses court proceedings, legal separation, dividing assets, and child custody. Source: Metropolitan Toronto Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) From: Ontario Women's Justice Network (OWJN) Custody and access assessments  Describes the justice system's approach to custody and access issues involving high conflict families. Discusses the role of a trained assessor in custody cases involving domestic violence. Source: Springtide Resources Custody issues for gay & lesbian parents  Examines the historical transitions of same-sex relationships with regard to child custody issues and laws in Canada and specifically in Ontario. Source: Springtide Resources Discussion guide for communities implementing child protection mediation: the community checklist from the London Child Protection Mediation Project  Acts as a tool for communities planning the development of a local mediation service. Facilitates group discussion on how this alternative way of solving disputes can be used to the greatest effect in communities to benefit children at risk of abuse. Source: Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic Finding a third option: the experience of the London Child Protection Mediation Project  Discusses the results of a pilot project testing the feasibility of using a mediation model to help resolve disputes between a child-protection agency and its clients. Focuses on children at risk for abuse. Offers recommendations for communities planning to create a mediation service. Source: Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic International child abductions: a manual for parents  Acts as a guide to understanding and participating in the search and recovery process, and finding appropriate sources of help. Discusses prevention, describes how to use the Hague Convention in 75 countries, and what to do if a country has not signed the treaty. Provides information, document, and action checklists. Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) Just the facts  Provides general information on woman abuse. Describes how to leave an abusive relationship. Explains the legal implications of partner abuse, the involvement of police and the courts in providing protection, and answers frequently asked questions about child custody. Source: Legal Resource Centre From: Violet: law and abused women
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