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The CAS/VAW Collaboration Agreements currently in effect throughout the province were developed in 2003 following a comprehensive province-wide consultation process with representatives from the VAW and CAS sectors.  Since implementation much progress has been made.  Yet, according to feedback provided through yearly reports to the ministry, a provincial consultation held in November 2010, and ongoing discussions at local and regional tables, there is still room for improvement.  CAS/VAW Collaboration Agreements do not speak to key systemic issues that at times prevent child

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Required Reading - Notes from the last Regional VAW/CAS Working Group - May 30 3012

Required Reading - High-level highlights from joint training sessions for VAW & CAS staff

Required Reading - Summary of several presentations to VAW & CAS staff

Required Reading - Summary of Recommendations to MCSS & MCYS by CAS/VAW Regional Working Group

Slide Deck by Lundy Bancroft - Accountability & Intervention for Abusive Men

Slide Deck by Lundy Bancroft - Policies & Context in Accountability Programs for Men Who Abuse Women

Slide Deck by Jeff Edleson - Parenting in the Context of Domestic Violence

Slide Deck by Michael P. Johnson - Types of Domestic Violence: Research Evidence

Slide Deck by Michael P. Johnson - Implications for Policy & Practice

Slide Deck by Peter Jaffe - Understanding Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Implications for Community Agencies & Courts

Slide Deck by Peter Jaffe - Parenting Plans that Prioritize Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence & Their Children

Slide Deck by Maureen Reid - Are Children Living with Domestic Violence In Need of Protection?

MCSS CAS/VAW Collaboration Agreements Stakeholder Consultation

Central West Region VAW Forum Strategic Plan - Executive Summary

Overview of 2010-2012 VAW/CAS Collaboration Agreement Committees ear-end Reports

Transforming Our Communities - Domestic Violence Advisory Council Report

Report from October 3 2012 Consultation

Waterloo Region CAS/VAW Collaboration Agreement Updated 2010

Wellington County CAS/VAW Collaboration Agreement 2004

Peel Region CAS/VAW Collaboration Agreement 2003

Halton Region CAS/VAW Collaboration Agreement 2003

County of Dufferin CAS/VAW Collaboration Agreement 2003 Part 1

County of Dufferin CAS/VAW Collaboration Agreement Part 2