Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On Friday, Mr. Evaloarjuk brought up a concern and led some discussion in the area of spousal abuse and shelters. I think he raised an excellent point: Why does the department assist in removing the victim rather than the perpetrator? I understand that in most of the communities in the Northwest Territories, we do have an active police force. We also have JPs. My question to the Minister: Has he or his department, given some consideration to assisting victims in attaining restraining orders against perpetrators so that the victim and family can stay in their home surroundings? I think they've been traumatized enough by the situation without removing them from their present situation. So, again, my question to the Minister is, has he given any consideration to working with communities or families that find themselves in that situation to take advantage of restraining orders that would be available? Thank you.
Seamus Henry on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on May 21st, 1996. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 20th, 1996
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
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