Hosted by The Justice Centre at BWSS
Pervention of Violence against Women Week: Pursuit of Justice! (Webinar)
A national feminist legal-justice gathering during Prevention of Violence Against Women week, highlighting – Gender Based Violence, spotlighting breakthrough litigation and policy shifts advancing safety, dignity and justice for survivors of intimate partner and sexualized violence.
When: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Webinar, Online Registration: Free
Justice is not automatic rather it is built, and in Canada, it has been built without survivors at the centre. It’s time to redesign what justice looks like, from the courtroom to community safety systems.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nWZJ6qZuTRSbbpj1PxTrNQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Forum Program
Keynote Address: Agnes Huang, Family Law Lawyer, Saltwater Law
Agnes Huang will speak on recent case law victories and how emerging feminist litigation is shaping the Canadian legal landscape.
Rosa Elena Director of Clinical Practice & Counselling, BWSS
An exploration of femicide in Canada, including what femicide is, cases supported by BWSS, and the impacts on survivors and frontline work. This session will also examine the heightened risks faced by survivors of intimate partner violence and what is needed to prevent further harm.
Johanne Lamoureux Manager, Community-Based Victim Services and Angela Marie MacDougall, Executive Director, BWSS
An overview of safety planning, risk, and lethality assessments. This session will highlight why these tools are essential when supporting survivors of intimate partner violence, how they are used in practice, and their role in enhancing survivor safety.
Mayra Albuquerque Legal Advocate, Justice Centre at BWSS
An introduction to intimate partner violence and gender-based violence within relationships, with a focus on immigration-related vulnerabilities. This session will highlight the importance of Family Violence Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs), including access, requirements, and their role in supporting survivor safety.
Summer Rain Manager, Justice Centre at BWSS
An examination of justice systems as potential risk environments for survivors. This session will explore why safety must remain central, how these dynamics impact survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, and what practitioners need to know when supporting survivors through these systems.
