The independent legal advice program can be accessed through victim services
The program aims to provide “wrap-around” support for victims of sexual violence in the territory
Reem Girgrah was hired as victim support coordinator for the Yukon’s SART in April
Paul Deuling made his first appearance in court via a lawyer on June 5.
“It’s a matter of speaking the truth … Speaking the truth is an absolute defence to defamation”
Charles Stuart is suing a former student over a Facebook post alleging he sexually assaulted her
The alleged incident occurred in downtown Whitehorse just after midnight on July 20
Program coordinator Jess Stone said she hopes the month encourages dialogue about the topic
Dion Roberts, charged with sexual assault, testified that the sex he had was consensual.
Dion Roberts, 30, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out
Judge Richard Scheider sided with the defence’s argument that conditional discharge was appropriate
Const. Stephen Knaack was in court Jan. 30 as the Crown and defence presented sentencing submissions
‘Taxi cab drivers sexually assaulting women in taxis is not a new issue’
Case hinged on whether kisses constitute sexual assault
Michelle Stimson chose not to keep her identity secret
Two-day trial wraps up Aug. 8, verdict expected in October
‘The Supreme Court of Canada made it quite clear that you have to stop using stereotypes’
