Category archives: Sexual Abuse

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 more

Diamond Law Partner, Michael Blois, discusses the systemic sexual misconduct problem prevalent in the Canadian Cadet program

Canadian Armed Forces Veteran and #DiamondandDiamond Partner, Michael Blois, is representing former cadets in a $300 million class-action lawsuit for sexual misconduct in the Canadian Cadet program. With 257 reported incidents at cadet camps, there has been a heavy decline in military recruitment. “If you have a sexualized, discriminatory environment within the Canadian Forces, without a doubt, it’s going to leak into the Cadet organization,” says Michael Blois. Learn more about this story via @cbcnews: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cadet-sexual-misconduct-1.6712904

What Kind of Lawyer Handles Sexual Abuse Cases?

If you ask that question, chances are you or someone you know is a victim of sexual abuse. The quick answer is a sexual abuse lawyer, a personal injury lawyer specializing in sexual violence cases. However, you should know that you are not alone. Sexual abuse and assault are unfortunately prevalent in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, 11 million Canadians as young as 15 experienced some type of physical or sexual assault in 2018.  If you or a loved one is a victim of sexual abuse or assault, you need to take immediate action. Sexual abuse often results in deep-seated ... Read more