Best Practices where there is Family Violence (Criminal Law Perspective)

This report is intended to focus on best practices related to cases making their way through the criminal justice system, where there are multiple proceedings – including family law and/or child protection proceedings. The goal is to identify practices that promote the safety of all family members while ensuring a fair process for the accused person.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 20:13 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 20:13 (UTC)
contact_email OG-GO@justice.gc.ca
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open_canada_collection publication
open_canada_date_published 2017-08-30 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["Loi sur le divorce", "droit de la famille", "Guide", "violence familiale", "droit pénal"], "en": ["Divorce Act", "family law", "Guide", "Family Violence", "Criminal Law"]}
open_canada_subject ["law"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Pratiques exemplaires dans les cas de violence familiale (perspective du droit pénal)
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