AT LAST. AT LONG, LONG LAST. The Pope has just apologized for the abuses committed by certain members of the Catholic Church against children while students at Canada’s residential schools. He delivered his apology directly to school survivors who were delegated to meet with him at the Vatican. The apology had been sought for decades. […]
WHEN SPOUSES ACT VERY BADLY – A BRAND NEW PATH FOR JUSTICE IN ONTARIO Finally. After decades of relative inaction, our civil courts have decided to do something about family violence. A Better Option True, the abused spouse could always lay criminal charges for assault or uttering threats. But the standard for proof in a […]
Legal Considerations When You’ve Been the Victim of Sexual Abuse The courage to come forward An ex-boyfriend breaks into a bedroom. A Grey County priest makes an unwanted visit. A stepfather destroys a childhood. A manager at a Collingwood factory has his way with an employee. A Bruce County physician grooms a patient. An uncle […]
Sexual Abuse Claims in Owen Sound There are a hundred reasons why people don’t claim for sexual abuse. Some are solid reasons, some are rooted in myths. THE FIRST CALL For the sexual abuse survivor, that first call or visit to our office is never an easy one. We know that. You have been thinking […]
