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Why Alberta’s courts have seen a rise in sexual violence trials

Why Alberta’s courts have seen a rise in sexual violence trials

Hundreds more cases of sexual assault and sexual exploitation have gone to trial in Alberta since 2017, data shows. The #MeToo movement has helped take away the stigma faced by survivors, while intentional change, teamwork and fewer preliminary hearings have helped push cases to court.

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