Behaviours like gaslighting, intimidation and isolation from family and friends can be an early indicator of relationships that will turn into physical violence, and even homicide. But many people don’t even recognize it as abuse. The Globe examines the effort to change that
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All sectors of society have to share accountability and responsibility when it comes to finding a solution.
Author of the article: Melpa Kamateros • Special to Montreal Gazette
Publishing date: May 17, 2021 • 9 hours ago • 3 minute read • People share hugs during a march against domestic violence in memory of Rebekah Love Harry on Saturday April 3, 2021. In addition to more services, better laws and public education also should be part of the response to conjugal violence, says Melpa Kamateros, executive director of Shield of Athena Family Services. Photo by Pierre Obendrauf /Montreal Gazette
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For years the women’s movement has borne most of the responsibility of denouncing violence against women, something that is not exclusively a woman’s issue.