Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : " Her former boyfriend still faces charges in Pembroke, Ont., court, and Sally has already been warned there will likely be a Jordan application in that case as well.
43% : In its latest email to CBC, the federal Justice Department said it recognizes these stays can "undermine public confidence in the administration of justice and can be devastating for victims of crime, including victims of sexual and gender-based violence." 'What does justice actually look like?' What makes sexual assault cases stand out is that statistics show only a small percentage of victims ever report to the police -- and even fewer see a conviction.
39% : He said that someone in his office had not handed in my paperwork on time and that my case was being dropped," said Danika.
37% : Victim advocates warn that when this happens it strips the complainant of legal protections, offers no accountability and sends a chilling message to survivors: Reporting these crimes could bring them more harm than justice.
30% : When Danika went to the police in London, Ont., a few years ago, it wasn't just to hold her step-father accountable for the horrific sexual crimes she says he committed against her as a child.

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