How The Law Is Changing
For CSA Survivors
Please note: our content contains sensitive discussions of childhood sexual abuse.
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For decades, countless survivors of childhood sexual abuse were unable to seek justice because of strict time limits on legal claims. Many survivors take years, sometimes decades, to process their trauma, and some only begin to recall their abuse later in life.
Joseph Fearon, a lawyer at Preszler Law discusses how most provinces in Canada have removed the statute of limitations for sexual and physical abuse of minors. This is a powerful shift, one that recognizes the reality of trauma and gives survivors the time they need to come forward on their own terms.
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