VIDEO · 12 NOVEMBER 2025

Civil Remedies For Survivors And Justice System Advances (Video)

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Presented by Linda O'Brien, Senior Associate, and Emma Partridge, Associate, at Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers, this session from the 2025...

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Presented by Linda O'Brien, Senior Associate, and Emma Partridge, Associate, at Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers, this session from the 2025 Supporting Survivors of Sexual Abuse Conference explores advancements in civil remedies and justice system reforms for survivors of sexual abuse.

With decades of combined experience, Linda and Emma provide a trauma-informed perspective on navigating legal challenges, holding institutions accountable, and empowering survivors through legal advocacy.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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