Nova Scotia to provide free legal advice for sexual assault victims
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia sexual assault victims will now have access to free legal advice to help them consider their options after an assault.
Victims will receive up to four hours of independent legal advice through a federal-provincial pilot project.
Justice Minister Mark Furey says the government has been told clearly that victims and survivors needed better support.
“We know most sexual assault cases do not get reported,” he said in a statement. “This pilot program will provide victims with the advice they need to make informed decisions about how they want to move forward.”