Let me know if you hear any of these myths in the closing submissions of defence counsel. 7/7

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The judge cannot rely on E.M.'s post-assault conduct in her credibility assessment of E.M., or to infer that E.M. consented to the sexual acts that took place. 6/7

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But to judge a complainant based on post-assault conduct is an error of law. 5/7

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That this myth and stereotype continues to interfere with criminal trials has been evident in the cross-examination of the complainant, E.M. 3/7

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Myth #1 is that real victims of sexual assault will always avoid the perpetrator, or otherwise change their usual behaviour after an assault. 2/7

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In light of the ongoing discussions around the #HockeyCanada trial taking place in London, ON - and the closing arguments that start tomorrow - I'm posting a series on myths and stereotypes about sexual assault that constitute errors of law. 1/7

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Learned today that #Toronto has to import blood from the rest of Ontario because fewer than 3% of eligible donors step up. I promise it is easy - come with me next time? #ItsInYouToGive

Happy March Break to those who celebrate ♥️

Inspiration/current mood.

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I remember you.
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Thank you to everyone who saw my #GivingTuesday posts and donated to the @schliferclinic! Whether you used my fundraising link or went straight to the Clinic's website and donated, I appreciate you! ❤️ You've made a difference, and we can't thank you enough! #ThankYou

I donate in memory of my Dad (z"l) who needed blood when chemo made him anemic. I donate in honour of friends who hemorrhaged in childbirth or were in terrible accidents; blood saved their lives. I donate so it is there for anyone who needs it. Life is precious. #itsinyoutogive