In this County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) program, Dr. Peter Choate and Dr. Gaye Watson Warthe delve into the various facets of family violence, and the implications for the legal process. The presenters examine how court processes can perpetuate abuse, and emphasize court management's role in prevention.
Drs. Peter Choate and Gaye Watson Warthe provide guidance on how to recognize family violence, discuss the types of violence, and the cumulative impact of family violence on pregnancy, and on the neural development of adolescence.
Drs. Peter Choate and Gaye Watson Warthe delve into four case typologies, and the limitations of commonly suggested “solutions" to family violence. The pair discuss the language used to describe abuse, and how coercive control is common in most cases. They also address the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples, recent immigrants, and those living in rural or remote areas.
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