This paper explores the intersectionality of gender-based violence (GBV), immigrant and refugee women, and systemic discrimination within law enforcement institutions in Canada. Using the author’s own experiences as a crisis line volunteer worker at Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS), this paper discusses the specific challenges faced by immigrant and refugee women survivors of GBV. The research delves into statistical data, previous studies on the subject, and incorporates insights from frontline workers who provide valuable perspectives into the intricate dynamics of oppression, patriarchy, and discrimination. Ultimately, this paper advocates for a comprehensive approach to dismantling oppression, emphasizing the need for education, training, and a thorough reevaluation of current practices and ideologies within the criminal justice system.
