Opinion: Changes needed to protect young sexual abuse victims |
Despite widespread awareness of trauma-informed practices, Canada’s justice system continues to fail young survivors of sexual abuse. Instead of adapting the system to protect and empower the most vulnerable, we force them to navigate processes that often re-traumatize and silence them.
Why prepare children for harm, rather than demanding that the system evolve?
A recent federal report, Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence, presents a critical opportunity for change, outlining clear recommendations and actionable steps. The Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime study demonstrates an urgent need to expand and strengthen child and youth advocacy centres across Canada.
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These centres represent the most effective response to child abuse. They offer an integrated,........