Safety information for Marnie
Safe house
Temporary accommodation (place to stay) in a community that doesn't have transition houses. It might be a rental apartment, private home, or a hotel unit.
Transition house
Temporary housing that provides a safe and secure environment for women and their children leaving an abusive relationship.
Safety plan
A safety plan is made up of steps you can take to protect yourself and your children. It's a good idea for a friend, advocate, or victim service worker to help you make your safety plan.
James' criminal trial
Bail hearing
A hearing where a judge or justice of the peace decides whether to release someone on bail before their trial. They usually have to follow conditions while they're on bail.
Crown counsel
The lawyer who works with the Attorney General. It's their job to put forward the case against someone charged with a crime.
No contact order
A court order that says your partner or ex-partner can't contact you. The order might be a condition of release from custody before trial (bail). Or it might be a condition of probation.
It's a crime to break a no contact order. This includes all direct and indirect communication. Direct and indirect communication include texts, emails, voicemails, and messages passed through friends or family.
Peace bond
An order a judge makes to protect you from your partner or ex-partner. It lists the conditions that your partner must follow.
Victim service worker
Someone who works with the police and the courts to help victims of crime. They provide information, referrals, and emotional support.
Victim impact statement
Crown counsel might ask you to fill out one of these. It gives you a chance to explain what effect the assault or harassment has had on you and your children.
Marnie's family law case
Court order
A document that records the judge's decision. It's entered at the court registry after the judge makes their decision. Court orders include support, guardianship, protection, and parenting orders.
Exclusive occupation order
A court order if you live on reserve and you and your partner break up. It says one of you has to leave the home for a long time.
Judges make these orders under the Family Homes On Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act. This act is new as of December 16, 2014. Find out more on our page Your home on reserve.
Family law protection order
An order a judge makes in a family court to protect you from your partner or ex-partner. It lists the conditions that your partner must follow.
Interim order
A temporary order a judge makes that applies to both parties. This is until you get a final order at a trial. The judge bases it on the limited evidence you and your partner or ex-partner presented when the order was requested.
