BCASW
DESCRIPTION
This presentation provides a trauma-informed overview of the legal options available to survivors of sexual abuse, including civil claims, criminal proceedings, employment-related remedies, human rights complaints, and available support services. It focuses on empowering survivors with information, choice, and an understanding of the legal processes that may be available to them.
PRESENTER
Jaime Sarophim and her team assist clients with all labour and employment and sexual abuse matters in British Columbia and Alberta. Jaime graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BA in 2007 and a JD in 2010. She has been a member of the British Columbia Civil Mediators' Roster since 2010. Throughout the years, Jaime has been a guest instructor with Sauder School of Business, Faculty of Law at the University of British Columbia including the Mediation Clinic, BC Notaries Society, Continuing Legal Education BC and Mediate BC. She has papers published in the International Journal of Family Law, in Law 360 and through CLE BC.