{"id":30674,"date":"2022-07-06T18:34:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T18:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wagners1.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/wagners-investigates-abuse-at-little-flower-institute\/"},"modified":"2022-07-06T18:34:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T18:34:31","slug":"wagners-investigates-abuse-at-little-flower-institute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wagners.co\/es\/blog\/wagners-investigates-abuse-at-little-flower-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"Wagners Investigates Abuse at Little Flower Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"\nLittle Flower Institute, often called the Little Flower orphanage, was a Catholic run orphanage located at\u00a0 12 Villa Dr, Little Bras D'or, from 1927 until 1953.[i]<\/a> The orphanage was owned by the Diocese of Antigonish and operated by the Sisters of St. Martha.[ii]<\/a>\u00a0 Some of the orphan\u2019s that resided at the Little Flower Institute in Sydney, Nova Scotia were the children from St Mary\u2019s Home, Sydney, Nova Scotia, a home run by the sisters of St. Martha for unwed mothers. The orphanage was destroyed by fire on March 4th 1953. The Little Flower Institute was then moved to the back of St Anthony Daniel Church in Sydney, Nova Scotia.[iii]<\/a>\u00a0 St. Anthony Daniel Church was opened on July 7, 1963 located at 105 Alexandra St, Sydney, NS and then closed in 2014. [iv]<\/a> [v]<\/a>\n\nThe Involvement of the Province<\/strong>\n\nStarting in 1912, the\u00a0Children\u2019s Protection Act<\/em>, SNS 1912, c 4 legislated the province of Nova Scotia\u2019s duty to visit, inspect, and assist in operation of homes such as the Little Flowers Institute. As far back as the 1930s, the Halifax Protestant Orphan\u2019s Home also received grants and funding from the province.<\/a>[3]<\/a>\u00a0In these circumstances, both the Little Flowers Institute and the province of Nova Scotia were responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of the children at the Halifax Protestant Orphan\u2019s Home.\n\nInstitutional Abuse and Sexual Abuse<\/strong>\n\nInstitutional abuse of individuals, whether they are elderly, disable, or children, is a great concern in society today. Unfortunately, numerous institutions, schools, churches, and other organizations have been accused of such mistreatment and of turning a blind eye to the physical, emotional, and sexual abuses that were inflicted upon persons in their care or custody.\n\nFurthermore, sexual abuse has additional physical and psychological effects, which can dramatically alter the life of a victim. As most abusers are family, friends, or individuals in a position of authority it can often take years of decades for a survivor to come forward.\n\nNo Time Limit on Bringing Institutional Abuse or Sexual Abuse Claims in Nova Scotia<\/strong>\n\nIn 2015, the Nova Scotia Legislature made amendments to the\u00a0Limitation of Actions Act<\/em>, SNS 2014, c 35, which removed any time limitation on when a lawsuit must be filed in regard to sexual abuse or claims based on emotional, physical, or financial dependency (such as being a resident at an orphanage<\/a> or other institution), even if the claim occurred before 2015 and a prior limitation period had expired. This means that historical victims of sexual abuse or abuse while under the care of an institution who are now ready to come forward can initiate lawsuits, even though the abuse happened years or even decades previous.\n\nYour Legal Options After Sexual or Institutional Abuse<\/strong>\n\nAt Wagners, we\u2019ve met survivors of sexual or institutional abuse who find it extremely difficult to share their experiences, even with a lawyer. We have a team that is professional and compassionate so you can rely on their experience to explain your legal options and provide the assistance you need to fight for your fair compensation. Abuse survivors can trust us to use the information they share to ensure the person or institution responsible are brought to justice. We take the time to evaluate the specifics of your case and advise on the best legal option to help you receive the monetary compensation you need to recover from the abuse you endured.\n\nFile criminal charges<\/u>: <\/strong>If you take this option, you will not get monetary compensation. Investigations will be done, and the accused will be arrested if sufficient evidence is found. If the defendant is found guilty, he or she could face punishment like imprisonment.\n\nCivil lawsuit<\/u>: <\/strong>In this case, we pursue the case on behalf of the survivor in civil court. If found at fault, the assailant will be required to pay monetary compensation, which would assist the survivor to recover from the abuse.\n\nClass action lawsuit<\/u>: <\/strong>It is also possible to file a class action lawsuit against an assailant who assaulted several people. The group of survivors can come together to collectively file a class action suit against the person or institution that was responsible for the assault or abuse.\n\nCompensation<\/strong>\n\nAt\u00a0Wagners<\/a>, we firmly believe that no amount of compensation can eliminate the pain and suffering that your assailant caused, but there is so much good that comes from a successfully resolved\u00a0 institutional or\u00a0sexual abuse claim<\/a>. As a survivor, the monetary compensation you receive can assist you to recover from the abuse and cater to the medical costs involved. Holding the assailant accountable also restores your dignity and encourages other victims of sexual and institutional abuse to come out and seek justice as well.\n\nThe amount of compensation you deserve for your sexual or institutional abuse claim will depend on many factors. Some of these factors include:\n