As the frontline order of government closest to the people, municipal governments are deeply invested in the safety and wellbeing of residents of Ontario and are confronted by the reality of gender-based violence provincially, nationally, and internationally. [...] We encourage the Province in their study of intimate partner violence to also recognize this and to consider the unique experiences of Indigenous women and girls as part of their response. [...] Recommendations to the Provincial Government Since declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic, AMO has meet with the Ministries of the Solicitor General; Attorney General; and Children, Community and Social Services on their responses to gender-based violence and intimate partner violence. [...] We are pleased to see that the provincial government has responded to our advocacy and the feedback of the sector with the launch of Ontario STANDS. [...] Conclusion We look forward to continuing to work with the Province on the implementation of this strategy and encourage the Standing Committee to support the Province’s declaration of intimate partner violence as an epidemic as a reflection of the Province’s commitment to this issue.
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Table of Contents
- Bill 173 AMOs Submission to the 2
- Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act 2024 2
- Standing Committee on Justice Policy 2
- July 29 2024 2
- Introduction 2
- Bill 173 AMOs Submission to the 3
- Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act 2024 3
- Standing Committee on Justice Policy 3
- July 29 2024 3
- The Municipal Role in Addressing the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic 3
- Bill 173 AMOs Submission to the 4
- Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act 2024 4
- Standing Committee on Justice Policy 4
- July 29 2024 4
- AMOs Gender-Based Violence Action Plan and Collaboration with Indigenous Organizations 4
- Recommendations to the Provincial Government 4
- Bill 173 AMOs Submission to the 5
- Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act 2024 5
- Standing Committee on Justice Policy 5
- July 29 2024 5
- Conclusion 5
