Domestic Violence

Document aimed at developing workers' knowledge of world views, skill sets to deal with Aboriginal individuals and communities and ability to act as advocates of systemic change.

Discusses the struggles of six women who were survivors of multiple forms of trauma.

Examines judgements regarding sentencing circles and cases of intimate violence.

Helps women identify abusive relationships and gives practical advice for those planning to leave or who have left.

Focuses on the third objective of the report which is to engage Aboriginal women in setting priorities and set the direction for future work on Aboriginal women's issues in Yukon. Held October 13 and 14, 2012, Whitehorse, Yukon.