Quebec report highlights domestic violence risk factors

The Comité d’examen des décès liés à la violence conjugale in Quebec has made 32 recommendations to address domestic violence deaths, emphasizing the need for more awareness around risk factors such as prior instances of violence and coercive control. The report found that victims often did not access necessary help despite clear signs of violence, with few victims connected to domestic violence resources. Recommendations also include promoting gun control, supporting immigrant women facing barriers to help, and increasing intervention opportunities for police and social services workers.

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