A local New Democrat's once again trying to establish a special committee on abuse prevention.
Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha's reintroduced "An Act to Proclaim Abuse Prevention Week and to Establish an Abuse Prevention Framework Advisory Committee" - dubbed "Loverin's Law", in memory of Charmaine Loverin, touted as "a tireless advocate for our youth, and for ensuring that they have the tools and supports available to stop the circle of abuse and violence that has affected so many in Ontario".
Aside from establishing the advisory committee, it would also proclaim the week beginning on the first Sunday in October each year as Abuse Prevention Week, with Ontario schools to teach an evidence-based curriculum focused on abuse prevention, as Mantha says the government doesn't currently provide education and prevention tools to help protect elementary school or secondary school-aged children from physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.