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 take place May 22 from 9 to 11am for service providers and 12:30 to 2:30pm for survivors. The event will be hosted at the Italian canadian Club located at 135 Ferguson St. in Guelph.
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, service providers and others who support survivors can also struggle to give accurate and thorough information on legal remedies.
These information sessions and Q&As are open to anyone interested in learning from the experts about this often overlooked opportunity for survivors to pursue justice as part of their healing journey.
The morning session 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 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 attendees. Registration is required. The event is free for survivors and made possible through the generosity of Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers.
For service provider registration visit zeffy.com/ticketing/service-provider-breakfast-different-pathways-to-justice-civil-law-options-for-survivors-of-sexual-violence.
For survivor registration visit zeffy.com/ticketing/survivors-lunch-different-pathways-to-justice-civil-law-options-for-survivors-of-sexual-violence.
