Why family violence spikes during holiday periods and sporting events

Why family violence spikes during holiday periods and sporting events

Family violence spikes during holidays, linked to stress and substance abuse. Experts urge managing risks and highlight gender power imbalances.

ODPP stats highlight family violence

A 37-year-old man was charged with an assault causing actual bodily harm to his 15-year-old niece. There was one incident where a 34-year-old man and two 31-year-old women were charged with multiple counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, grievous harm, unlawful wounding and criminal intimidating their 30-year-old sister-in-law. The accused persons allegedly assaulted the […]