Posted: Dec 15, 2020 4:44 PM ET | Last Updated: December 15, 2020
Quebec's minister responsible for the status of women, Isabelle Charest says restoring victims' trust in the judicial system is crucial.(Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press)
An expert committee has made public 190 recommendations aimed at ensuring victims of sexual assault and domestic violence feel supported from the moment they come forward.
The committee wants services available to victims to be integrated, so they don't have to relive the trauma by repeatedly recounting the assault.
It is also recommending the creation of a tribunal specializing in sexual assault and domestic violence to help victims navigate the justice system, and for victims to receive four hours of free legal advice from experts specialized in sexual assault or domestic violence.