The phone lines at Juripop's downtown Montreal office have been ringing off the hook since Monday, as a new wave of Quebecers take to social media with allegations of sexual misconduct and assault. Juripop, a low-cost legal clinic, started a free service for sexual assault survivors needing legal advice last month. Sophie Gagnon, executive director of Juripop, says there has been a new wave of younger Quebecers coming forward with their stories of sexual assault. Isabelle Charest, Quebec's minister responsible for the status of women, was one of many who used social media to point Quebecers in the direction of Juripop. "I want to assure survivors of sexual assault of my support and salute their courage," Charest wrote.

Source: CBC News July 09, 2020 21:00 UTC