Nova Scotia Sexual Assault

• Nova Scotia judge dismisses sexual assault charge against former family doctor

  Halifax Regional Police said the dismissed charge was in relation to incidents alleged to have occurred at a residence in Dartmouth between 2005 and 2007.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2022
  
• N.S. commits $2.8 million annually to hire 13 more sexual violence trauma therapists

  The Halifax-based Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is getting $2.8 million in annual provincial funding over the next five years to help increase access to its trauma services.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
  
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• N.S. man charged after youth sexually assaulted at equestrian facility

  Pictou County District RCMP has charged a Plymouth man in relation to an alleged sexual assault against a minor at an equestrian facility.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2022
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• Police search for Nova Scotian victims after Alberta man charged with sexual assault

  The RCMP is asking potential victims to come forward after a man who used to live in Nova Scotia was charged with sexual assault in Alberta.

  Crime

  Feb 11, 2022
• Lawsuit prompts renewed calls for review of Nova Scotia’s sexual assault reporting process

  Experts say the belief that the victim is somehow at fault can have long-lasting impacts and can cause further trauma for the victim.

  Crime

  Jan 28, 2020
• Legal services expanded for sexual assault survivors in Nova Scotia  

  Eleven more lawyers will be added to the current eight that provide free four-hour consultations for sexual assault survivors.

  Politics

  May 16, 2018