Our Mission:

Luke's Place supports abused women and their children throughout the family law process and provides them and the Durham community with specialized resources and information about family law and woman abuse.

Services at a Glance

• Individual Support
• Family Law Networking Group
• Resource Library
• Community Education
• Pro Bono Summary Advice Clinic
• Community Events

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Research At A Glance

• Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis For Abused Women Unrepresented in the Family Law System: Final Report and Recommendations
• A Needs Gap Assessment Report on Abused Women Without Legal Representation in the Family Courts RESEARCH REPORT March 2008
• Through the Looking Glass The Experiences of Unrepresented Abused Women in Family Court: Final Report and Recommendations
• In the Centre of the Storm

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Resources At A Glance

• Emergency Motions Toolkit
• After She Leaves: A Training and Resource Manual for Volunteers and Staff Supporting Abused Women Though the Family Court Process.

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Our Mandate

• Support

  Provision of short and long term support to abused women with family law issues.

• Specialized Resources

  Provision of specialized resources and a centralized resource library for use by abused women and their advocates.

• Education and Training

  Provision of consultation, education and training on family law and woman abuse to the service community and the general public.