Author: Crystal Lawrence

Family violence is prevalent, but it can be hard to prove. Credibility is often going to be the crux of the issue, especially if a person did not seek or was not successful in obtaining an Emergency Protection Order or if criminal charges were not laid. Evidentiary issues frequently arise as victims often do not keep proper records of the family violence. This paper is a practical “how to” guide on gathering and using evidence of family violence in court matters.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Addressing Family Violence in Chambers program in Edmonton on November 25, 2022.