Understanding family violence in diverse communities: What subject-matter experts think family law legal advisers should know

This report summarizes five thought papers written by subject-matter experts to assist family law legal advisers in identifying and responding to family violence in diverse communities. The thought papers focused on the following population groups: racialized groups; 2SLGBTQI+ individuals; Muslim communities; newcomers; and people with disabilities.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:45 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:45 (UTC)
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title_fr Comprendre la violence familiale dans des communautés diverses : ce que les spécialistes en la matière pensent que les conseillers et les conseillères juridiques en droit de la famille doivent savoir
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