GUELPH – May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month in Canada and to mark the month, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis and Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers are presenting “Legal Options in the Healing Journey: An Information Session on Different Paths to Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence.”
The event will be held on May 22, 2025, at the Italian Canadian Club in Guelph. It will take place in two sessions; one for survivors of sexual violence and another for service providers and others who support survivors.
Cindy McMann, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis’ public educator, explains that survivors of sexual violence, abuse, institutional abuse and assault are often unaware that there are many possibilities for legal action outside of the criminal court system.
Given the complexities of personal injury law, McMann said, service providers and others who support survivors can also struggle to give accurate and thorough information on legal remedies, which is why this event is helpful for them.
These information sessions and Q&As are open to anyone interested in learning from the experts about this opportunity for survivors to pursue justice as part of their healing journey.
The morning session will take place from 9am to 11am and will focus on how lawyers, service providers and other professionals who work with survivors can best inform and support their clients. Attendees will gain valuable insights into maximizing outcomes to ensure fair compensation and elevate their advocacy skills to empower clients.
The afternoon session take place from 12:30 to 2:30pm and will provide attendees with information on the legal options available to survivors of sexual violence, abuse and assault. It will explore civil remedies for survivors, taking a trauma informed approach and cultivating a safe space for learning and sharing.
Breakfast/lunch will be provided for our attendees. Registration is required. The event is free for survivors and made possible through the generosity of Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers.
Service Provider registration: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/service-provider-breakfast-different-pathways-to-justice-civil-law-options-for-survivors-of-sexual-violence
Survivor registration: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/survivors-lunch-different-pathways-to-justice-civil-law-options-for-survivors-of-sexual-violence
For more details, visit Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.
