Today’s episode is adapted from a webinar hosted by Dr. Sarah Yercich, part of the AVA (Alliance Against Violence & Adversity) Webinar Series, originally aired on April 2, 2025.

We explore a critical question: Family Law Protection Orders and Peace Bonds—Do These Legal Mechanisms Ensure the Safety of Survivors of Gender-Based Violence?

Our featured guest is Hannah Ellison from Battered Women’s Support Services, a legal advocate with extensive experience in human rights and reproductive law across the UK and Canada.

In this episode, Hannah unpacks:

• Common misconceptions about protection orders and peace bonds

• The barriers survivors face in accessing and enforcing them

• The role of police and the legal system

• The critical importance of ongoing safety planning

She also shares key policy recommendations aimed at strengthening these legal tools to better support the safety, dignity, and autonomy of survivors.

🔗 Watch Hannah Ellison's full webinar here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Family Law Protection Orders and Peace Bonds⁠

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