Part 5: Liability of Non-Offending Caregivers for Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse doesn't always happen in isolation, & often occurs in situations where a child is dependent on adults for safety & protection. When a caregiver fails to act in the face of foreseeable harm, the law recognizes this failure can cause serious & lasting injury. This article explains how Canadian civil law holds caregivers legally responsible when they fail to prevent or intervene in the abuse of a child

Part 4: What Role does a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Play in Sexual Assault and Battery Cases? Sexual abuse often occurs in contexts where one person is trusted to care for or protect another. The harm is not only the abuse itself, but the misuse of power that made the abuse possible. Canadian civil law recognizes this reality through the concept of fiduciary duty. This article explains what fiduciary duties are, when they arise, & how civil law holds people accountable when tha

Part 3: How Long do I Have to Sue Someone for Sexual Assault? For many survivors, time itself can feel like another barrier to justice. Years may pass before a survivor feels able to come forward, only to be met with the fear that it is “too late” to take legal action. This concern is understandable, especially in a legal system where most claims expire after a strict deadline. This article explains an important exception to that rule pertaining to sexual assault claims in On