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The Domestic Violence Courts
There are two new court systems in certain communities in Ontario (the list of these courts is at the back of this pamphlet). Each is different but both improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence. Both courts create a more sensitive and respectful system for you.
The first court is a domestic violence plea court. A case is heard there if:
this is the first time the accused is criminally charged with domestic violence
there are no significant or visible physical injuries to you
no weapons were used during the assault
you agree to this process after it is explained to you.
You and the accused are both told that if he pleads guilty, he will be ordered by the court to go to a Male Batterers programme for counselling. Community agencies deliver these programs.
While the accused goes to the programme he can live with you if that's what you want.
A worker from the Male Batterers programme contacts you from time to time to make sure you are safe and to give you information.
When the accused finishes the programme, he returns to court. If you agree and you still feel safe, the accused receives a sentence that is not a criminal record. He will be on probation for the length of time the judge decides.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
The Domestic Violence Courts
There are two new court systems in certain communities in Ontario (the list of these courts is at the back of this pamphlet). Each is different but both improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence. Both courts create a more sensitive and respectful system for you.
The first court is a domestic violence plea court. A case is heard there if:
this is the first time the accused is criminally charged with domestic violence
there are no significant or visible physical injuries to you
no weapons were used during the assault
you agree to this process after it is explained to you.
You and the accused are both told that if he pleads guilty, he will be ordered by the court to go to a Male Batterers programme for counselling. Community agencies deliver these programs.
While the accused goes to the programme he can live with you if that's what you want.
A worker from the Male Batterers programme contacts you from time to time to make sure you are safe and to give you information.
When the accused finishes the programme, he returns to court. If you agree and you still feel safe, the accused receives a sentence that is not a criminal record. He will be on probation for the length of time the judge decides.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net