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VIDEO · 08 OCTOBER 2026

CPD ACCREDITED Webinar: Criminal Justice & Sexual Violence: Challenges, Gaps & Emerging Approaches (Video)

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Leading voices in prosecution, defence, survivor advocacy, and social work research examine systemic barriers sexual assault survivors face at every stage of the legal process in Canada. This panel discussion explores evidentiary challenges, trauma-informed justice practices, and emerging approaches designed to close longstanding gaps between survivors and accountability.

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Ivanna Iwasykiw
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This session from our 2026 Supporting Survivors of Sexual Abuse Conference brings together leading voices in prosecution, defence, survivor advocacy, and social work research to examine where our justice system is failing sexual violence survivors and where genuine progress is being made.

Access to justice in Canada remains an uneven path for many survivors of sexual violence. This panel unpacks the systemic barriers sexual assault survivors face at every stage of the legal process, from reporting through to trial, and explores the evidentiary challenges that too often stand between survivors and accountability.

Moderated by Gluckstein Lawyers Associate Ivanna Iwasykiw, this panel features Neville Golwalla, Heather Lawson, and Victoria Donkin, each offering a distinct professional perspective on sexual assault law in Canada. Together, they discuss survivor advocacy strategies, trauma-informed justice practices, and emerging approaches designed to close longstanding gaps in

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