Laura MacDiarmid

Restorative justice measures could help victims and survivors of intimate partner violence to feel heard and validated. (Unsplash)

6 ways that restorative justice could benefit survivors of intimate partner violence

Restorative justice isn’t appropriate in every case of intimate partner violence. But it could bring justice to some survivors if it adheres to six important principles.
People walk up the steps of the Québec Court of Appeal in March 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

The federal government tables bail reform bill: 5 ways to strengthen Canada’s bail system

To build safer communities, the federal government should commit to investing in support services while also helping provinces better monitor and enforce bail conditions.
People enter and leave the courthouse in Lethbridge, Alta., in August 2024. Victims of crime need to be consulted and heeded during bail proceedings in courtrooms across Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Canada’s ‘jail not bail’ trend: 4 ways to support victims

While high-profile bail cases tend to dominate media coverage, policy on criminal and legal matters must be guided by evidence, not headlines.

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