Mar 22, 2023

Being A Support And Getting Support: Friends and Family of Sexual Assault Survivors

When you learn that someone you love has survived a sexual assault or sexual abuse, it can be extremely difficult to process your own thoughts and feelings while also finding the strength to support them as they heal from this trauma. The ini...

Jan 20, 2023

Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein lawyer employs a rare legal technique in quest for justice for sexual abuse survivor being harassed online

Almost anyone who has spent time online has probably had the misfortune of coming across an Internet troll. These are people who seem to delight in aggravating others by posting hurtful, offensive, or inflammatory comments. While some trolls have ...

Nov 07, 2022

Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault and Abuse

In my role as an intake coordinator at Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers, I have learned that survivors of sexual abuse deal with trauma in their own way. But what never changes is the need to treat clients with kindness, respect and understanding.

Jul 12, 2022

Mental Health and Pet Ownership

The King of Prussia coined the famous saying, "A dog is a man's best friend," in 1739. While the phrase is over 230 years old, it remains relevant to today's world. The history of evolution shows that dogs were the first to be domesticated to hunt...

Jun 29, 2022

Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

With apologies to math teachers everywhere, one plus one does not always equal two. Sometimes it adds up to a lot more. When a person is dealing with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) concurrently, it can cre...

Jun 23, 2022

Overcoming LGBTQ2S+ Sexual Abuse and Assaults

LGBTQ2S+ Pride means many different things to many different people, but one of the most important messages this month-long celebration communicates is love – love of yourself and love for each other in all our diversity. For a community tha...

Jun 23, 2022

LGBTQ+ Sexual Assaults: Dealing with Myths

Before. During. After. When thinking about how a sexual assault affects a survivor, some people might tend to focus on these latter two periods. They may think that the actual moments of sexual violence would be when the trauma begins and consider...

Jun 07, 2022

Sexual Assault and Brain Injury

CONTENT WARNING: This blog discusses some of the most sensitive topics in our society today, including sexual assault and abuse. We understand that these realities may be difficult for many people to discuss. We encourage you to care for your...

Jun 01, 2022

Common Fears of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Survivors

CONTENT WARNING: This blog discusses some of the most sensitive topics in our society today, including sexual assault and abuse. We understand that these realities may be difficult for many people to discuss. We encourage you to care for your...

Jun 01, 2022

Why Launch a Sexual Abuse or Sexual Assault Lawsuit?

CONTENT WARNING: This blog discusses some of the most sensitive topics in our society today, including sexual assault and abuse. We understand that these realities may be difficult for many people to discuss. We encourage you to care for your...

Jun 01, 2022

Why I Became a Sexual Abuse Lawyer

CONTENT WARNING: This blog discusses some of the most sensitive topics in our society today, including sexual assault and abuse. We understand that these realities may be difficult for many people to discuss. We encourage you to care for your...

Apr 26, 2022

The Faces of Sexual Abuse

CONTENT WARNING: This blog discusses some of the most sensitive topics in our society today, including sexual assault and abuse. We understand that these realities may be difficult for many people to discuss. We encourage you to care for your...

May 07, 2020

Physician Sexual Assault: A Violation of Public Trust

Victims of a sexual assault often say they feel as though their bodies and sense of personal safety have been violated. If they know the person who committed the offence and had a pre-existing relationship with them, they may feel as through their...

Dec 19, 2019

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Limitation Periods

With the #metoo movement storming current headlines, you may be wondering: what about sexual misconduct that happened before the hashtags? Ontario Limitation Periods In Ontario, the standard limitation period is 2 years from the date you discovere...