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A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of individuals abused at government-run youth homes in Newfoundland has reached a multi-million dollar settlement. The proposed settlement agreement represents over 70 individuals who were abused at Newfoundland Training Schools. There were two schools in Newfoundland, Whitbourne and St. John’s, where employees, priests, and even older children, committed sexual…

Virtual reality games are demonstrating that art imitates life as complaints regarding inappropriate behaviour, particularly against female avatars, are being reported. With instances of virtual groping increasing, two Canadian lawyers are pushing for new laws surrounding conduct in virtual reality. These lawyers argue that since avatars are an extension of a person, our laws should…

The student who created Canadian the organization ‘High School Too’ is leading the charge nationwide in bringing dialogue to the issue of sexual assault in secondary schools. The leaders of this organization argue that most secondary schools don’t do enough to teach students about consent and lack proper resources to combat sexual violence. The goal…

As large technology companies continue to push into the virtual reality market, some individuals are worried about the potential harms the area may have for children. In particular, advocates say that this push into the virtual world could become a safe haven for child sex predators. Meta, previously Facebook, has launched a virtual reality app…

Last week an expert panel was appointed to help the Canadian government draft a new online safety bill. Among those appointed was Lianna McDonald, the executive director of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. McDonald, an expert on child protection online, is sure to press the government to deal with online child abuse in the…