Hub Podcasts Pamela Cross on why intimate partner violence is a Canadian problem
May 12, 2025
Pamela Cross, a lawyer and women's advocate, dives into the critical issue of intimate partner violence in Canada. She reveals alarming statistics about its prevalence, particularly affecting women, and emphasizes the urgent need for legal reforms. The podcast discusses the complex dynamics of abuse and how external factors like the COVID pandemic exacerbate the crisis. Cross critiques the legal system's shortcomings in protecting victims and highlights the hope found in survivor stories and community-driven advocacy.
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Girl's Chilling Insight
- A 12-year-old girl emotionally captured the fear of abusive relationships by saying, 'Sometimes they argue with you, and sometimes they kill you.'
- This chilling statement inspired Pamela Cross to title her book accordingly to highlight intimate partner violence's deadly nature.
Intimate Partner Violence Scope
- Over 40% of Canadian women have experienced intimate partner abuse, with one woman killed every six days by a partner or ex-partner.
- An alarming rise in sons killing mothers highlights generational impact of witnessed abuse.
First Client's Life-Threatening Escape
- Pamela Cross's first legal client fled an abusive husband armed with a gun, highlighting the danger and urgency many women face.
- This case showed the inadequacy of laws meant to protect women and motivated her advocacy for reform.