How Civil Claims Challenge CSA Stigma
Please note: our content contains sensitive discussions of childhood sexual abuse.
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What can be profound about civil claims is when people bring their story forward, other survivors don’t feel alone. Survivors offer something invaluable, hope and connection. Many feel isolated, as if they’re the only ones going through it, but the truth is there are thousands, even millions, who have experienced similar struggles.
Joseph Fearon, a lawyer at Preszler Law discusses the silence and shame surrounding CSA can make us feel alone, but breaking that silence creates a powerful ripple effect. Each story shared means someone else feels a little less alone, a little less burdened by stigma.
Connect with Joseph Fearon
Joseph Fearon is a lawyer based in Toronto. Originally from Nova Scotia, Joseph is a strong advocate for his clients, allowing them to focus on their recovery. He helps his clients understand the legal system and their case so they can make informed and confident decisions. He ensures his clients receive reasoned recommendations on the best course of action at every step. . He took an oath to serve survivors of abuse. They are civil lawyers lawyers helping those exploited by a person in a position of trust or authority or by someone upon whom they were dependent in the institutional context