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Government of British Columbia
Recommendation 9:
Women experiencing domestic violence should be supported by community based victim services, transition houses, counselling, and supports that are accessible to women with disabilities, including mothers and their children.
Able Mothers: The Intersection of Parenting, Disability and the Law
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West Coast Leaf
West Coast Leaf
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2014
2014
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Recommendation 394:
Women [with disabilities] have to know they are not alone with this problem. Sensitization is the key. Publicity (lots) on the services available to these women should be put in places like grocery stores and doctor’s offices. These are the only places where many women with disabilities are allowed to go. (p.149)
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Recommendation 6:
With the recommendation that the commission engage in research and education, I feel that the commission will be better situated than the tribunal to assess and approve these types of programs aimed at improving equality. In addition, its outreach and partnership role with community organizations will facilitate special programming, as well as provide real opportunities to accurately assess their effectiveness.
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Recommendation 11:
With the advice and direction of youth in and from government care, the provincial government should develop, resource, and maintain a universal and comprehensive social safety net dedicated to the specific needs and circumstances of the approximately 1,000 youth who ‘age out’ of care annually and all young adults who have spent time in the care system, without age and activity eligibility criteria and length-of-care requirements.
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Recommendation 8:
With its recommended independence, it is hoped that the commission will look to international obligations and undertake initiatives that promote compliance with international treaties and norms in a manner that will serve the best purpose for the ultimate promotion and protection of human rights in B.C.
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Recommendation 14:
While the use of artificial intelligence translation programs is controversial in some jurisdictions, there is substantial value in exploring the use of such programs by others, including Saskatchewan, as they push forward in making materials available in dozens of languages using cost-effective digital tools.
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Recommendation 194:
Where the victim requests the protective measures be rescinded, she will be referred to specialized victim services or interviewed by Crown. If the victim continues to request rescission of a protective order, the Crown shall place before the court the relevant history of the abusive relationship and oppose the application if there is a history of abuse or, even without a history of abuse, if the Crown believes the woman or her children are at risk. (p.7 – 32)
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Recommendation 235:
Where the facts of a particular case initially suggest dual charges against both parties, police should apply a “primary aggressor” screening model, seek Crown review and approval of proposed dual charges for spousal violence, or do both. (p.85)
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Recommendation 12:
When, following the procedures described in paragraphs 4 and 5, the Branch is not satisfied that it has received the additional information and/or materials required, the Branch shall advise the investigating officer that a charge assessment decision cannot be made.
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Recommendation 11:
When, following the procedures described in paragraph 4, Administrative Crown Counsel is not satisfied that he or she has received the additional information and/or materials required, Administrative Crown Counsel may ask Regional Crown Counsel to assist in resolving the matter with the police.
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