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- Defacto Status Quo sole custody of minor children J.H. (Age 10) and Z.H. (Age 8) on April 20, 2023, Ontario Court of Justice, Ottawa.
- Active no-contact order against Tahmida Rahman, effective Jan 14, 2025, prohibiting direct or indirect contact.
- Victim of aggravated assault with a weapon (Jan 14, 2025 conviction of Rahman), sustained injuries requiring hospitalization.
- Notes: Demonstrated compliance with all court orders; taken a proactive and protective stance, actively engaged with legal and victim support services.
- Effective: Jan 14, 2025 – Expires: Jan 14, 2028 (3-year term).
- Case Manager: [Name Redacted – Contact EmergencyHousing.CA].
- Conditions Include:
- No contact (direct, indirect, or via third parties) by Tahmida Rahman with James Harrison, J.H., Z.H.
- No presence by Rahman within 500 meters of Harrison’s residence, workplace, children’s schools, or extracurricular sites.
- Harrison to report any attempted contact or sightings of Rahman to Ottawa Police Service immediately.
- Children under Harrison’s sole custody; no access permitted to Rahman without court approval.
- Harrison is seeking to extend protection order. Harrison declines to rescind the No Contact Order, Communication And Access Arrangements are deemed unsafe.
- Compliance Status: Full compliance by Harrison as of last update (May 19, 2025, 05:56 PM EDT).
FULL EVENT LOG: HARRISON, JAMES (2008–2025)
- 2009-02-11: Rahman’s suicidal ideation. Accompanied police to ensure safe transport to Ottawa Hospital.
- 2009-12-05: Expressed concerns about Rahman’s emotional instability to authorities, leading to her voluntary hospitalization.
- 2011-10-29: Witnessed Rahman’s self-harm threat with a knife. Contacted police, cooperated fully with emergency responders during apprehension of Rahman.
- 2014-08-11: Reported domestic incident involving Rahman’s suicidal behavior with a knife. Ensured children’s safety during police intervention.
- 2014-10-10: Assisted police in locating Rahman after she was reported missing, provided context for her suicidal intent.
- 2019-04-10: Reported Rahman’s suicide attempt via bleach ingestion to EMS. Protected children from exposure, cooperated with CAS investigation.
- 2020-05-25: Alerted emergency services to Rahman’s chemical ingestion while pregnant. Provided statement to CAS, prioritized child safety.
- 2022-06-24: Supported clinical review by Dr. Mansour, Dr.Petie, advocated for Rahman’s inpatient treatment, which she declined.
- 2022-09-13: Called EMS and police after Rahman consumed bleach in front of children
- 2023-04-11: Victim of major DV incident: Assaulted by Rahman with a kitchen knife, sustained injury. Protected children during strangulation attack; children seen and treated at CHEO. Provided detailed statement to Ottawa Police, leading to Rahman’s arrest.
- 2023-04-20: Seeking sole custody of J.H. and Z.H, presently both children reside with James Harrison. He’s exclusively cared for both children since the date of Tahmida Rahman’s arrest on April 11th 2023.
- 2024-01-26: Submitted Case Conference Brief to formalize custody and no-contact orders. Cooperated with court proceedings despite delays.
- 2025-01-14: Participated in Rahman’s conviction for aggravated assault. Secured extended no-contact order effective until 2028 (looking to make permanent order).
- 2025-Present: Enrolled in DV/IPV case management support program. Fully compliant with CAS and court requirements as of May 19, 2025, 05:56 PM EDT.
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT PROFILE
- Trauma-Related Stress: Stemming from repeated exposure to IPV/DV incidents involving Rahman.
- Parenting Capacity: Assessed as a strong, independent, stable and protective Parent; no concerns regarding caregiving for J.H. and Z.H.
- Compliance: Consistent participation in child safety planning, verified as of May 2025.
CHILD PROTECTION SUPPORT OVERVIEW
- Child Safety: Secured defacto status quo sole custody to protect J.H. and Z.H. from Rahman’s violent, reckless and suicidal behaviors (2023–present).
- Trauma Mitigation: Enrolled children in trauma counseling through CHEO ‘one-click one-call’ ongoing as of 2025.
- Stable Environment: Following safety plan with no contact with Rahman since the date of her arrest April 11th 2023.
- Risk Level: Low – Harrison’s proactive measures and compliance ensure child safety and stability.
- MANDATORY REPORTING:
- Agencies: Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa, Ottawa Police Service, Local Child Protection Authority.
- Timeframe: Immediate upon sighting of Tahmida Rahman or suspected breach of no-contact order.
- EMERGENCY RESPONSE REQUIRED:
- Trigger: Tahmida Rahman approaches Harrison, J.H., Z.H., or monitored locations. Protected persons or protected locations.
- Actions:
- Activate Emergency Code Red and dial 911.
- Notify Ottawa Police, CAS, and on-call Case Manager.
- Document incident details (time, location, witnesses) for legal filing.
- LEGAL SUPPORT:
- Harrison seeking further protective orders via FLR/Divorce and Civil Proceedings.
- Ongoing family court proceedings monitored by assigned Case Manager and Legal Resources.
Directives: If TAHMIDA RAHMAN is observed near James Harrison, J.H., Z.H., or at schools, residences, or extracurricular sites, contact 911 immediately. Arrest authorized under Jan 14, 2025 No-Contact Order see Tahmida Rahman case file.
Monitored Locations: Children’s Schools, Family Home/Residence, Extracurricular Activities, Employment
- Victim Advocacy: Harrison actively engaged with EmergencyHousing.CA CitrixIQ -Case Management Systems
- CAS Involvement: File Closure: Harrison recognized as protective caregiver. Tahmida Rahman recognized as unpredictable and inherent risk.
- Community Support: Connected to legal supports and resources for long-term safety planning.
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