Navigating the civil court system can be challenging and retraumatizing for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Understanding how to communicate and support survivors while building relationships built on trust and respect is crucial for our lawyers and something we are always examining so that we can provide a safe space for survivors to tell their stories.
Recently, the Hammerco team had the opportunity to come together with credentialed Victim Advocate (NACP), certified trauma professional, and founder of the MTMV Community Support Network Lauren Weingarten. The MTMV Community Support Network is one of the first online-based support communities established for survivors and supporters of survivors. Lauren’s workshop focused on best practices for the Hammerco team when it comes to supporting our clients (and also supporting ourselves).
Throughout the session, we explored important topics including:
Examining how we can best support survivors is central to our civil sexual assault practice. We aim to provide a safe space for survivors to get answers to their questions and explore their legal options.
To learn more about how we support survivors of sexual assault and abuse to pursue justice, contact us for a free consultation.
Estate matters can be emotionally charged and made more complex when it comes to the question of whether cultural norms and traditions can justify disinheriting one child over another.
Special considerations apply to Indigenous estates and wills made by Indigenous persons.
This decision protects the ability of individuals who have suffered violence within a marriage to resolve the separation or divorce proceedings without barring them to bring a future claim relating to assault that occ...
Hammerco is proud to announce that Partner Krista Simon has been appointed a member of the Judicial Council of the Tsawwassen First Nation for a five-year term.