What is an inquest, and why does it matter in the fight against gender-based violence? In this episode of RAGE, we break down the purpose and process of inquests, exploring how they uncover systemic failures and lead to recommendations for change.
We take a close look at the CKW (Renfrew County) Inquest, which examined the 2015 murders of three women—Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Nathalie Warmerdam—by a man known to them. The inquest’s 86 recommendations shone a spotlight on Ontario’s urgent need for action to prevent intimate partner violence and femicide.
We are honoured to be joined by Pamela Cross—lawyer, author, and long-time advocate for women’s equality and safety. Pamela brings invaluable insight, drawing on her decades of work in law reform and violence against women advocacy.
Learn more about Pamela’s work:
Her latest book: And Sometimes They Kill You
Her blog: pamcross.ca/blog
Learn more about the inquest:
Read the Rural Roots pamphlet to learn how rural realities impact gender-based violence and community safety.