10 common but easily overlooked misconceptions about intimate partner violence

On Feb. 1, 2024, the killing of a mother and her five-month-old daughter rocked the Richmond Hill community, but it was only the beginning as their murders turned out to be the tragic start of a wave of intimate partner violence deaths in York Region. These tragedies are the impetus for yorkregion.com’s in-depth look at this troubling trend. I Love You To Death: Breaking the silence on intimate partner violence looks at what’s behind IPV, the impact IPV leaves on those who survive it and those who witness it, what authorities and organizations are doing to try to address and change the narrative and what you can do if you find yourself in an IPV relationship. We also debunk some common misconceptions about IPV and take a closer look at 10 calls to action. A link to the news article can be found here.