Vancouver, BC, May 12, 2026 — Hammerco Lawyers LLP has released Still Rising: Navigating Your Legal Options After Sexual Assault, a free resource designed to support survivors of sexual violence and those who work with them.
The guide provides clear, accessible information about the legal options available to survivors, including both criminal and civil processes, as well as the realities and challenges of navigating the legal system.
“Many survivors are navigating legal systems with little understanding of their rights, the obligations within the system, and the supports and resources available,” said Morgyn Chandler, Managing Partner at Hammerco Lawyers. “Too often, people are left to figure it out on their own. This resource was created to make that information more accessible, and to support survivors in making informed decisions about what’s right for them.”
Still Rising recognizes that engaging with the legal system can be difficult and, at times, re-traumatizing, and aims to provide information in a clear, honest, and considerate way that respects each individual’s experience.
The guide was developed in collaboration with communications leader and Morgyn’s twin sister, Kate Chandler, and includes contributions from frontline experts. These include a chapter that inspired the book’s title, “Still rising—cultural safety through Indigenous eyes and experience,” by Guest Contributor Lisa Scott, Executive Director, Cowichan Women Against Violence Society, as well as the foreword by Dalya Israel, Executive Director, Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre.
“We hope that more open and honest conversations about sexual violence and the legal options available will shift the way we think and talk about these issues. To move away from sensationalism and rape myths and towards accountability, healing, and belief,” said Morgyn Chandler. “Above all, we want survivors to know they are not alone, and there are people who will listen, believe, and support them.”
The resource is focused on the British Columbia legal system and covers topics including:
The release of Still Rising reflects Hammerco’s ongoing work advocating for survivors of sexual violence and the firm’s commitment to improving access to information and support.
Still Rising is available as a free download or in print by request at: hammerco.ca/still-rising/
Copies of the book are also being made available to organizations across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island that work with survivors of sexual assault. If you would like to request a hard copy, please contact Hammerco Lawyers or call us at 1.604.269.8500.
Find out more background about the book’s conception, info about the authors and how you can request a printed copy.
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