Author archives: Jeremy Diamond
Understanding Survivor Rights in the Wake of the Nova Scotia Youth Centre Abuse Allegations
The recent news from Nova Scotia is staggering: 75-year-old Donald Douglas Williams, a former swim instructor at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre in Waterville, faces 66 sex-related charges for allegedly assaulting more than 300 youths between 1989 and 2015. These charges are the result of a four-year RCMP investigation, “Operation Headwind,” which was prompted by the immense courage of survivors who came forward to share their truth. While the criminal case against an individual is a critical step, it is only one path to justice. For survivors of institutional abuse, the civil legal system offers a separate, parallel path focused ... Read moreWhy Were the Hockey Canada Players Found ‘Not Guilty’?
Know Your Rights: Sexual Assault
Know Your Rights: EV Issues
Know Your Rights: Licence Plates
Know Your Rights: Insurance Policies
Know Your Rights: Class Action Lawsuits
Know Your Rights: Brain Injuries
Know Your Rights: Collision Reporting
Know Your Rights: Dog Bites