Domestic Violence and Power Imbalance Screening

Domestic Violence, also referred to as “Family Violence” or “Intimate Partner Violence” refers to emotional, physical, sexual and / or financial abuse by one person against their current or former partner,

this includes experiences of coercion, stalking and psychological aggression.

Ongoing and/or past Family Violence can create a power imbalance between the parties, which may have a negative impact on a party’s ability to participate in mediation or arbitration processes in an informed, voluntary and meaningful way.

  • Power imbalances may stem from many circumstances, including family violence, mental health issues, drug and alcohol addictions, personality traits, fear, guilt and longstanding legal arrangements which may be challenging to change.
  • Other power imbalances can be present, such as psychological or emotional, financial, educational and experiential, among countless others.
  • Mediators and arbitrators are required to constantly screen for such power imbalances in any process they conduct.

Lawyers who provide Domestic Violence and Power Imbalance Screening Services

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Katherine Lee Shadbolt

Katherine Lee Shadbolt

Firm: Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP

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Christopher Deeble

Christopher Deeble

Firm: Nelligan Law

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Lawyer Christopher Arnold

Christopher Arnold

Firm: Christopher Arnold, Barrister & Solicitor

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Chantel E. Oshowy-Carvallo

Firm: Sicotte Guilbault Professional Corporation

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Antoine Merizzi

Antoine Merizzi

Firm: McGuinty Law Offices Professional Corporation

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Ron Paritzky

Firm: MacKinnon & Phillips

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Bruce Stedman

Bruce Stedman

Firm: Law Office of Bruce Stedman

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Julie I. Guindon

Julie I. Guindon

Firm: Julie I. Guindon Professional Corporation

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Note

Mediators and arbitrators have a duty to screen parties before each mediation and arbitration process begins to determine whether the parties are suitable to the particular dispute resolution process and to structure the process so that fair outcomes may be achieved. Parties are screened throughout mediation and arbitration processes

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