DND launches free, independent legal aid service for victims of sexual misconduct
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DND launches free, independent legal aid service for victims of sexual misconduct
A new free, independent legal assistance program is now available through the Department of National Defence for anyone who experienced sexual misconduct within the DND or Canadian Armed Forces. Announced Thursday, Independent Legal Assistance (ILA), offers direct legal assistance to individuals ages 18 or older as an extension of the DND’s existing Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC). The team of independent legal counsellors …
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