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25/09/2019: Signs Your Child Is Experiencing Daycare Abuse
31/08/2019: Is the Pope Telling Priests to Break Canadian Law about Reporting Sexual Abuse?
23/07/2019: Statute of Limitations in Canadian Sexual Abuse Claims
24/06/2019: What to Do If You Suspect Sexual Abuse of a Child is Occurring
26/04/2019: Pope Approves Law on Reporting Abuse Allegations: But has anything really changed?
21/02/2019: The #MeToo Effect: Pope Francis’ Admission of Sexual Abuse of Nuns Around the World
11/02/2019: Preventing Sexual Abuse of Seniors in Nursing Homes
18/01/2019: Cardinal Pell, Vatican Treasurer, Convicted of Sexual Assault in Australia
14/12/2018: Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse in Schools
05/10/2018: Christine Blasey Ford’s Testimony and Brett Kavanaugh: Echoing The Stories of Sexual Assault Survivors Everywhere
30/08/2018: Study Finds More Than 1000 Children Abused by Catholic Priests in Pennsylvania
08/08/2018: The #MeToo Effect: Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims Against the Catholic Church
03/08/2018: Class action against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
13/07/2018: Sexual Abuse in Canada’s Athletics: A Brief Overview
: The Unfounded Files: #MeToo and Its Impact on the RCMP
03/05/2018: KPMG’s Investigation of Scouts Canada
: Scouts Canada and Their Failure to Report Sexual Abuse
26/10/2017: Archdiocese withdraws problematic legislation
24/10/2017: Halifax Archdiocese seeks to pass legislation that could hurt sexual abuse survivors.
15/02/2017: Estabrooks Class Action Certified, City of Saint John to Appeal
09/06/2016: Pope decides not to prosecute Bishops who covered up for priest sex abusers
09/05/2016: 3 Priests to stand trial for covering up sex abuse: Now what about the rest?
01/02/2016: Jian Ghomeshi and the Burden of Proof in Sexual Abuse Claims
01/11/2015: What is the Burden of Proof in Sexual Abuse Claims? “How do I prove my claim?”
30/10/2015: Sexual Abuse Claims at Nova Scotia School for the Deaf
04/09/2015: Nova Scotia’s New Limitation Act Helps Sexual Abuse Victims
13/05/2015: Documentary Provides Healing to Victims of Ex-Priest and Scout Leader Ralph Rowe
30/12/2014: Sex Assault Acquittal Highlights Differences in Burden of Proof Between Criminal and Civil Claims
17/12/2014: Ghomeshi-Cosby Accusations Highlight Differences Between Canada-US Sex Assault Laws
12/09/2014: Pedophile priest convicted in Nunavut: Dejaeger facing long delayed jail time.
19/06/2014: Halifax Foster Parent Charged in Child Porn Case
04/06/2014: Home for Colored Children Compensation Program Adopts Indian Residential School Model
21/05/2014: Residential School Survivors Concerned Their Private Abuse may become Public
13/05/2014: Halifax Soccer Coach Convicted of Sexual Assault Shows Need for Oversight by Sporting Organizations
24/04/2014: Employers Knowledge of Sexual Abuse may be a Double Edged Sword: Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Saint John’s v. Guardian Insurance
28/02/2014: Will a Public Database of Pedophiles Protect Children? The answer may surprise you.
25/02/2014: Catholic Archbishop in Alberta, NWT Apologizes for Residential School Abuse: Irony Abounds
13/12/2013: Saint John – Estabrooks Class Action filed
10/11/2013: Lest we forget
26/09/2013: Estabrooks Sexual Abuse Survivors Plan Class Action Against City of Saint John
11/07/2013: Sexual Assaults in the Military: The Armed Forces dirty secret
10/05/2013: Brown v. Canada: Court Puts Brakes on Aboriginal Class Action
09/05/2013: Are Pedophiles born that way?
01/05/2013: N.S. Colored Home Settles Abuse Class Action: But no apology
19/04/2013: How Will Pope Francis Respond to the Catholic Sexual Abuse Crisis?
06/04/2013: Is solitary confinement a form of institutional abuse?
27/02/2013: Breaking the Silence
20/02/2013: Sex Abuse Charges Against Ontario Priest More of the Same
21/01/2013: SCC issues important ruling for abuse survivors
15/01/2013: Sexual Abuse by Doctors Continues to be a Problem in Canada
11/01/2013: Did the Moncton Archdiocese Break the Law by not Reporting Priest Sexual Abuse?
17/12/2012: New Research May Help Victims of Traumatic Abuse
16/11/2012: Is Solitary Confinement Cruel & Unusual Punishment: Ashley Smith inquest to probe CSC
31/10/2012: Elder Abuse – How Do We Protect our Vulnerable Loved Ones?
15/10/2012: Child Pornography Reporting Laws
28/09/2012: Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Updating Guidelines on Priest Sexual Abuse
24/09/2012: Vicarious Liability for Sexual Abuse: When Should Peter Pay for Paul?
19/09/2012: Last day to file Residential School Claims!
17/09/2012: Irish Bishop’s Apology: Evidence of a much bigger problem?
13/09/2012: Reminder – 6 Days Left to File Residential School Claims: September 19 Deadline Looms
06/09/2012: Guidelines to help prevent child abuse
03/08/2012: “Explosive” Documentary About Sexual Abuse at School for Deaf
18/07/2012: George Ansel Smith Facing More Sex Abuse Charges
26/06/2012: McKiggan interviewed on Information Morning
25/06/2012: What Does Monsignor Lynn’s Conviction Mean for the Catholic Church?
18/05/2012: Albert LeBlanc – Ex Priest and Probation Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse
11/05/2012: Another former boy scout leader charged with sexual abuse
26/04/2012: Walk So Kids Can Talk: Fundraiser for Kids-Help Phone
25/04/2012: Incest Survivor Waits Too Long to Sue – Claim Struck-Out
11/04/2012: Bishop’s Report Shows Abuse Allegations Against Priests Continue to Increase
17/02/2012: Scouts Canada Admits Not Reporting Abuse Claims
03/02/2012: Sports and Scouts at Risk of Liability for Sexual Abuse
18/01/2012: Crazy Decision of the Month: Greece Defines Pedophilia as a Disability
16/01/2012: Court to Rule on Reliability of Repressed Memory in Abuse Case
04/01/2012: Former Bishop Lahey to be Sentenced on child porn charges today
21/11/2011: Are Sexual Abuse Injuries Indivisible Invisible, or Both? – Estable v. New
15/11/2011: Did Penn State Steal the Catholic Church’s Playbook?
11/11/2011: In Remembrance
09/11/2011: Is Archbishop Penney Guilty of Perjury?
07/11/2011: Boy Scouts Canada Kept Secret List of Abusers: Players are different but the script is the same.
03/11/2011: Former Catholic Priest Picot Appeals to Supreme Court of Canada
: Tribute to Nora Bernard
08/10/2011: Does Celibacy Cause Sexual Abuse: Debunking Myths about sexual abuse by Catholic priests
06/10/2011: McKiggan nominated for journalism award
31/08/2011: Disclosure of Names of Pedophile Priests – A Good First Step
30/08/2011: Date Set for Albert LeBlanc Sex Abuse Trial
26/08/2011: Disabled Homes Abuse Class Action Certified – McKillop v. The Queen in Right of Ontario
25/08/2011: Vatican Denies Responsibility for Sexually Abusive Priests
27/06/2011: Lahey’s Sentencing Delayed
20/06/2011: The Catholic Church and Sexual Abuse
13/06/2011: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Increases Award to Lalo Sexual Abuse Victim
29/05/2011: Nowhere to Hide: Internet Helps Bring Sexual Abuser to Justice
16/05/2011: Vatican’s Abuse Guidelines: Action or Window Dressing?
13/05/2011: Amnesty International Names Vatican for Failing to Protect Children
11/05/2011: Vatican to Issue New Abuse Guidelines
05/05/2011: Catholics Must Discuss Sexual Abuse Openly and Honestly: Kenny
04/05/2011: Lahey Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
20/04/2011: Church Covered Up Abuse: No Punishment Necessary
18/04/2011: Probation Officer Lets Sex Offender Coach Minor Hockey: Province Responsible for Harm
14/04/2011: N.S. Court of Appeal Upholds Acquittal of Wife who Plotted to Kill Abusive Husband
: Accused Abuser Doesn’t Have to Produce Psychological Records
05/04/2011: No More Jail Time for Convicted Abuser
25/03/2011: Residential School Survivors to Receive Largest Abuse Settlement in U.S. History
24/03/2011: The Catholic Church Still Doesn’t Get It
: Cesar Lalo Abuse Victim Files Appeal
16/03/2011: More Criminal Charges Against Former Yarmouth Priest Albert LeBlanc
28/01/2011: Mounting evidence of Catholic conspiracy to cover up sexual abuse by priests?
24/01/2011: More Sexual Abuse Charges against another Yarmouth Priest: Father Albert LeBlanc
03/12/2010: Former Bishop Raymond Lahey’s child porn trial date set: Update
25/11/2010: Police Charge Archbishop Seraphim Storheim with Sexual Assault: Update
18/11/2010: Update on Criminal Charges Against William Hodgson (Hod) Marshall
17/11/2010: Canadian Abuse Survivors Speak up on Oprah Show
16/11/2010: Bathurst Diocese Sexual Abuse Compensation Program Cloaked in Secrecy
12/11/2010: Oprah Sheds Light on Male Childhood Sexual Abuse
11/11/2010: Lest We Forget
29/10/2010: Supreme Court of Canada Sends Time Limits Case Back to Court
20/10/2010: Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes
06/10/2010: Convicted Sex Abuser Donald Grecco Arrrested for Violating Parole
: Canadian Archbishop resigns Over Sexual Abuse Allegations
01/10/2010: Montreal Police Asking Sexual Abuse Victims to Contact Them
: CBC Documentary about Antigonish Sexual Abuse Class Action
30/09/2010: Doctor Facing 29 Charges of Sexual Assault
27/09/2010: The Vatican and Sovereign Immunity
23/09/2010: William Hodgson Marshall Faces More Sex Abuse Charges
: What the Pope Knew: CNN Investigative Report
21/09/2010: Appeal of Acquittal of Father Charles J. Picot Scheduled
20/09/2010: Out of the Shadows
18/09/2010: Pope Expresses “Sorrow” Over Priest Sexual Abuse
16/09/2010: Statute of Limitations in Sexual Abuse Claims: Supreme Court of Canada
02/09/2010: Priest Sexual Abuse Class Action Filed in Montreal
12/08/2010: PEI Priest Abuse Criminal Investigation Moving Slowly
10/08/2010: Bishop Admits “We Could Have Done More” After Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse Crimes
11/06/2010: Pope Running Out of Persons to Blame for Priest Sexual Abuse
: Pope begs forgiveness from sexual abuse victims: But will he take action?
20/05/2010: Can the Pope Learn a Lesson From Spiderman? Vatican Claims Bishops Not Employees of Church
22/04/2010: Sexual Abuse Allegations Levelled Against Father Levi Noel, Father Charles Picot and Diocese of Bathurst
19/04/2010: Institutional Liability for Sexual Assault & Abuse
13/04/2010: 2 Million Canadians Know Someone Abused by Priests: Poll
09/03/2010: Historical Trauma Increases Risk of Disease
06/02/2010: Lalo Sexual Abuse Victim Awarded $375,000.00
28/01/2010: John McKiggan Presenting at Institutional Liability for Sexual Assault and Abuse Conference
25/01/2010: Bathurst Diocese wants to Defrock Sex Abuser Levi Noel
21/01/2010: Survivor of Sexual Abuse by Father Raoul Deveau Speaks Out About Claim Against Yarmouth Diocese
04/01/2010: John McKiggan on cover of Canadian Lawyer magazine for Antigonish Diocese class action
18/12/2009: Cornwall Inquiry Finds “Systemic Failures” to Blame for Historic Sexual Abuse
15/12/2009: Newfoundland Diocese Agrees to $200,000.00 Sex Abuse Settlement
: Pope “Outraged” by Irish Sexual Abuse Scandal
11/12/2009: ANTIGONISH CLASS ACTION TO MOVE FORWARD!
11/11/2009: Antigonish Priest Abuse Class Action Decision Released
09/11/2009: Justice Frank Iacobucci on Indian Residential School Settlement
30/10/2009: Why the Antigonish Diocese Sexual Abuse Class Action Settlement is the Right Thing to do.
28/09/2009: Bishop Raymond Lahey Resigns as Bishop of Diocese of Antigonish
22/09/2009: Antigonish Diocese Sexual Abuse Class Action Certified and Settlement Approved!
17/08/2009: Antigonish Diocese Sexual Abuse Class Action Settlement: Further media reports
07/08/2009: Settlement in Antigonish Diocese Priest Sexual Abuse Class Action!
22/07/2009: Bathurst Priest Arrested On Sexual Abuse Charges: Levi Noel
22/06/2009: Sins of the Fathers: Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Dublin
20/05/2009: Catholic Church Covered Up Child Sexual Abuse in Irish Schools: What else is new?
13/05/2009: Victim of Priest Sexual Abuse Receives 1.75 Million Dollar Settlement
04/05/2009: Nova Scotia Sexual Abuse Claims Barred by Statute: Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims can Proceed
29/04/2009: Pope Apologizes (Sort of) for Abuse at Indian Residential Schools
14/04/2009: Court Date Set For Sexual Abuse Class Action Against Antigonish Diocese
27/02/2009: Child Abuse can Permanently Alter Your Genes
16/02/2009: Catholic Church Liable for Sexual Abuse of Altar Boys: St. John’s, Newfoundland
07/01/2009: Nora Bernard Honoured for Work on Behalf of Residential School Abuse Survivors: C.T.V. Documentary
27/11/2008: Vatican Can Be Sued For Priest Sexual Abuse: U.S. Court of Appeals
31/10/2008: Vatican Issues Guidelines for Psychological Screening of Priests: What took so long?
03/10/2008: Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Burden of Proof for Sexual Abuse Victims
05/09/2008: Nora Bernard named to Order of Nova Scotia
04/09/2008: Perry Dunlop still in Jail: Bishop who Hired Abusive Priests Free
12/08/2008: Antigonish Diocese Priest Sexual Abuse Class Action
25/06/2008: Media Reports of Antigonish Diocese Sexual Abuse Class Action
24/06/2008: Sexual Abuse Class Action filed against R.C. Diocese of Antigonish and Cape Breton
19/06/2008: Documentary Explores Vatican Sexual Abuse Cover Up
18/06/2008: Prosecutor Wants Bountiful Polygamous Probe Reopened:
11/06/2008: Remembering Nora Bernard
: Prime Minister Offers Historic Apology to Residential School Survivors
10/06/2008: Bishop on Trial: Convicted of Covering up Sexual Abuse by Brother
05/06/2008: Supreme Court Overturns Conviction of Sex Abuser Who Confessed: 3 Times!
03/06/2008: Repressed Memory of Sexual Abuse a Creation of the Media?
: Mennonite Elder Ordered to Pay for Sexual Abuse: Ontario
02/06/2008: Province & Mom Responsible for Sexual Assault on Child by Sex Offender: B.C. Court of Appeal
29/05/2008: Priest Sex Abuser Appeals Conviction: Denies Existence of Repressed Memory
26/05/2008: Throw the Book at Sexual Predators
20/05/2008: Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse Chooses Trial by Judge and Jury: Quebec
15/05/2008: Prime Minister to Apologize (finally) for Indian Residential School Abuse
14/05/2008: Ex-Cop who Snubbed Cornwall Sex-Abuse Inquiry Appeals Contempt Conviction
: National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention
: Jury awards victim $8.7 million in Vermont priest-abuse case.
13/05/2008: Lawyer wants to Question Pope about Sex Abuse Cover Ups
07/05/2008: Psychiatrist Sued for Sex Abuse of Patient: Calgary
06/05/2008: Indian Residential School’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Prepares for Hearings
: Walk to Stop Child Sexual Abuse: Toronto
: Preliminary Inquiry Starts for Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse: North Bay, Ontario
05/05/2008: Diocese Ignored Sex Abuse Claims Against Priest: Vermont
28/04/2008: Austrian Sexual Abuse Case Stuns World
20/02/2008: Ex-Cop Facing Jail Refuses to Testify at Cornwall Ont. Sexual Abuse Inquiry
19/02/2008: Cornwall Sexual Abuse Inquiry Wants Former Police Officer held in Contempt
18/02/2008: Autistic Child who was Sexually Abused Files Lawsuit Against New Brunswick Government
17/02/2008: Former Police Office Arrested for Failing to Testify at Sexual Abuse Inquiry
13/02/2008: Set Back for Ontario Sex Abuse Class Action
12/02/2008: Mentally Ill Children Sexually Abused: New Brunswick Report
10/02/2008: Supreme Court of Canada Denies Compensation for Abused Inmates Lost Income
09/02/2008: Time Limits for Filing Sexual Abuse Claims in UK
08/02/2008: Bishop Threatened to Sue Diocese
07/02/2008: Colorado Considers Eliminating Time Limits for Sex Abuse Claims
06/02/2008: Former Premier Accused of Sexual Abuse Cover Up
05/02/2008: Irish Bishops Planned to Protect Church From Child Abuse Claims
04/02/2008: Sex Abuse Help Fund Doubled
03/02/2008: Prison Sexual Abuse Victims Receive $15.4 Million Award
02/02/2008: Boy Scouts Sued for Sexual Abuse
01/02/2008: Pedophiles Have Brain Damage?
: “Floodgate” of Sexual Abuse Claims to Open in U.K.
31/01/2008: Time Limit for Filing Sexual Abuse Claims Extended by House of Lords
30/01/2008: Multi-Million Dollar Priest Abuse Lawsuits Filed
05/10/2007: Judge Expands Abuse Claim Time Limits…Catches Up to Canada
: Residential School Survivor Receives First Settlement Payment
12/09/2007: Pastor Sexually Abused by Another Pastor: Proves Lessons of Sexual Abuse
11/09/2007: Cape Breton Priest Changes Story on Sexual Assault
: Province Pays Compensation for Sexual Abuse by Prison Guard
09/09/2007: Bishop to Suspend Priest for “Abusive Cult Practices”?
08/09/2007: Bankrupt Diocese Settles Priest Sexual Abuse Claims
: Largest Class Action in Canadian History Moves Forward
: Nuns Pay for Priest Sexual Abuse
: Sexual Abuse Settlements Empower Victims to Come Forward
: Do Myths About Child Abuse Explain The Church Sex Abuse Scandals?
: Clergy Sex Abuse Settlements Just the Tip of the Iceberg?
21/08/2007: Indian Residential Schools Settlement Finalized!
20/08/2007: Jehovah’s Witness Sexual Abuse follow up
: History of Canada’s Indian Residential School Claims
: Historic Abuse Claims Settlement Set to Pass Final Hurdle
17/08/2007: Diocese Hiding Assets to Avoid Paying Sexual Abuse Judgements?
16/08/2007: B.C. will not charge Polygamists with Child Sexual Abuse
: Jehovah’s Witness Pedophilia Coverup?
15/08/2007: 60 Year old Catholic Priest Jailed for Sexual Abuse
: University strikes name of Bishop who knew about sex abuse.
: Child Pornographer Sentenced to 21 Years
14/08/2007: Orlando Journalist Uncovers More Clergy Sex Abuse Claims
: Anglican Priest Convicted of Sexual Abuse in Ontario
02/08/2007: Ontario Priest charged with sexual abuse back in court
01/08/2007: Halifax teacher charged with Sexual Abuse
: Bishop sex abuser changed the law in Canada
29/07/2007: What should happen to Mahony?
27/07/2007: When is it okay for a doctor to have sex with their patients?
26/07/2007: New Sexual Abuse Compensation Claim Decision from British Columbia
: Can you put a price on Loss of Faith?
25/07/2007: Does the Catholic Church attract sexual abusers…or create them?
19/07/2007: Sexual Abuse Not Just a Catholic Problem?
: 660 Million Dollar Payment (second) Largest Abuse Claim Settlement to Date?
07/07/2007: Churches Criminally Responsible for Child Sexual Abuse?
05/07/2007: Church Knew About Canada’s Worst Pedophile Priest
04/07/2007: Do Children Lie About Sexual Abuse?
: Diocese Sues Law Firm that Represent Sexual Abuse Victims
: Clerical Whispers an Interesting Read
17/06/2007: Diocese says Reporting Child Sexual Abuse is not Discretionary
11/05/2007: Can Sexual Abuse Cause Brain Injury?
08/05/2007: Sex Abuser Teacher had “Relationship” with Victim?
07/05/2007: News Anchor Admits to Being Sexually Abused by Catholic Priest
: 15 Ways to Protect your Child from Sexual Abuse
05/05/2007: Child Sexual Abuse in Canada
: Lawsuit against Vatican can proceed
04/05/2007: Indian Residential Schools: A Brief History of the Largest Abuse Claim Settlement Ever

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