Sexual assault is one of the most under-reported – and misunderstood – crimes in Canadian law. The Criminal Code defines it as any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the alleged victim is violated. Sexual assault includes unwanted kissing or […]
Sexual assault is very common, and also very misunderstood Read More »
A few decades ago, the slogan “no means no” was commonly used in campaigns to educate the public about date rape and respecting boundaries. It still applies because if someone says “no” or “stop” and you don’t listen, you are committing an assault. But sexual consent goes well beyond that, and it is not just
What is sexual consent and why is obtaining it so important? Read More »
No one wants to be unfairly accused of any crime but the negative stigma attached to sexual assault charges can easily destroy reputations while tearing apart families and livelihoods. Those caught in this situation are consumed with fear and anger as they face a daunting legal process that can drag on for years, with no
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