Nearly two years after a woman started asking why the sexual assault she reported as a child did not lead to charges, RCMP still haven’t released the relevant files despite confirming they exist. Jamie, the survivor, is calling for answers and a more trauma-informed approach to sexual assault investigations.
Sexual abuse survivors across Canada describe feeling revictimized through the civil process. Their stories provide a rare glimpse into what can happen during civil litigation involving large institutions such as school boards, hospitals, scouting and religious organizations.