Luke's Place

Support and Resource Centre for Women and Children
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Record #: OSH0007 Last Modified: 08 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 05 Apr 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Office Phone905-728-0978
Fax905-728-6105
E-mailadmin@lukesplace.ca
Websitewww.lukesplace.ca
LocationOshawa (City of)
Contact Information
Mailing AddressPO Box 54040 
8 King St E 
Oshawa, ON L1H 1A9
Executive 1Carol Barkwell, Executive Director
Description & Services
Areas ServedDurham Region
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * some evening appointments available
LanguagesEnglish
EligibilityFamily Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process
FeesNone
DescriptionAssists female abuse survivors and their children as they deal with family law issues * individual information, support and referral on family law system * legal accompaniment * ten week group gives insight and understanding about issues related to family law * access to extensive print and video resources * consultation, education and training to the service community and general public 
 
Family Court Support Worker Program  
Information on the family court process * assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Special DescriptionIn Memory 
Luke's Place is named in memory of Luke, a 3 ½ year old boy who was murdered by his father on his first unsupervised access visit in August of 1997
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Classification/Subjects
Service CategoriesAbuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Assaulted Women ; Child Guidance ~ Children of Assaulted Women/Men ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ; Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services ; General Crime Victim Assistance