In the 1980s, Canada witnessed a public outcry over child sexual abuse cases that were being reported in the media. Elected officials sought a remedy not through policy changes or other social mechanisms but rather through legal reforms. Amendments were made to the Criminal Code of Canada and sexual assault was redefined. The word ?rape? was replaced with a continuum of sexual assault categories intended to reflect the full range of sexually intrusive behaviours. Most women's groups, having fought for recognition of harm done to women and children, supported this legislation, though some...
In the 1980s, Canada witnessed a public outcry over child sexual abuse cases that were being reported in the media. Elected officials sought a reme...
In the 1980s, Canada witnessed a public outcry over child sexual abuse cases that were being reported in the media. Elected officials sought a remedy not through policy changes or other social mechanisms but rather through legal reforms. Amendments were made to the Criminal Code of Canada and sexual assault was redefined. The word ?rape? was replaced with a continuum of sexual assault categories intended to reflect the full range of sexually intrusive behaviours. Most women's groups, having fought for recognition of harm done to women and children, supported this legislation, though some...
In the 1980s, Canada witnessed a public outcry over child sexual abuse cases that were being reported in the media. Elected officials sought a reme...
