The Department of Justice Canada Reports on Child Sexual Abuse Statistics

So, given these statistics below, it is highly possible that Byron Prior and his siblings were victims of sex crimes as children.

Because NOTHING has been done by the Department of Justice or the Canadian Government despite Byron spending 7 (seven) months on Parliament Hill requesting assistance from politicians and bureacrats, Byron and his brothers and sisters remain victims.

UNTIL the Department of Justice holds former Chief Justice T.Alex Hickman and the other alleged criminals responsible for the crimes they committed against this family, they will remain victims.

The Department of Justice defies its own legislation to INVESTIGATE reports of child abuse in the case of Byron Prior and his siblings.
In denying justice to Byron's family, the Canadian government denies justice to all its people.
So much for Stephen Harper's "New Government".

"Although many cases of abuse are still not reported to either police or child welfare authorities, data from police reports and child welfare authorities is still the most important source of information about child abuse. A recent study, the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS) estimated the extent of child abuse in Canada based on data from child welfare authorities.4 The CIS is an important milestone in providing a national picture of child abuse. This study collected information about more than 7,000 child welfare investigations conducted across the country during a three-month period in 1998. Based on this data, the CIS estimated that there were 135,573 child maltreatment investigations in Canada in 1998 - a rate of almost 22 investigations for every 1000 children in Canada. Child welfare workers were able to confirm that the abuse had occurred in almost half (45%) of all cases.5

The key findings of the CIS include:6

Physical abuse: In 1998, about one third (31%) of investigations involved physical abuse as the primary reason for the investigation. Physical abuse was confirmed in about one third (34 %) of these investigations, a rate of 2.25 cases of confirmed physical abuse for every 1,000 children in Canada.

Sexual abuse: One in ten (10%) investigations in 1998 involved sexual abuse as the primary reason for the investigation. Sexual abuse was confirmed in more than one third (38%) of these cases, a rate of 0.86 cases per 1,000 children.

Neglect: Neglect was the primary reason for investigation in 40% of all cases in 1998. Neglect was confirmed in 43% of these cases, a rate of 3.66 cases per 1,000 children.

Emotional maltreatment: In 1998, 19% of all investigations involved emotional maltreatment as the primary reason for the investigation. Emotional maltreatment was confirmed in more than half (54%) of these cases, a rate of 2.20 cases per 1,000 children."
Source: Child Abuse: A fact sheet from the Department of Justice Canada
PDF version

Child Sexual Abuse is Rampant in Canada

A 1996 report, Child and Family Services Annual Report 1992-93 to 1994-95, presents statistical data on child welfare services in Canada.

• It is estimated that there were nearly 12 000 investigations of child sexual abuse in Ontario in 1993. Sexual abuse was substantiated in 29 percent of these cases and suspected in another 27 percent.

• In British Columbia, more than 500 complaints of sexual abuse were received in March 1992.

• The most extensive study of child sexual abuse in Canada was conducted by the Committee on Sexual Offences Against Children and Youths. Its report indicates that, among adult Canadians, 53 percent of women and 31 percent of men were sexually abused when they were children.

Source: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence

Parliament In Ottawa Ignores Byron Prior's Plea for Justice

Family Law Reform, Child Protection Concerns Canada, Children's Rights, Justice for Byron Prior, Voice of Youth, Prevent Child Abuse; Government Corruption; Canada's New Government

October 5, 2006

Mr. Norman Doyle
Conservative MP for Newfoundland
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Tel:(613) 996 7269
Fax: (613) 992 2178

RE: Mr. Byron Prior - Request for a Private Audience with the Justice Minister

Dear Mr. Doyle:

We write on behalf of Mr. Byron Prior, a Canadian citizen and resident of Conception Bay, Newfoundland.

As you are aware, Mr. Prior has been protesting peacefully outside the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa since April 2006 because the disclosures of abuse allegedly perpetrated against him and his siblings by Mr. T.Alex Hickman and others who lived in his home town, have not been investigated over 30 years.

The Minister of Justice, Hon. Mr. Vic Toews, as well as the Prime Minister’s office, have copies of the list of perpetrators who allegedly abused the Prior children. Mr. Prior’s sisters, Joan and Susan, are able to testify as eye witnesses. To date they have been intimidated by the Hickman family and frightened into silence over the decades.
If the Justice Department could offer them protection, they would be able to deliver their affidavits.

It has been seven months since you and your colleagues have personally witnessed Mr. Prior’s presence outside Parliament since April this year. We ask now that some respect be shown by organizing an audience between Minister Toews and Mr. Prior.

Canada’s new government cannot expect us to believe that it takes combating crime seriously if the Justice Minister ignores Mr. Prior’s presence outside his doorstep for seven months.

We have been told by officials in Ottawa that Mr. Prior cannot request this audience himself because he must observe protocol and request that you, the Member of Parliament for Newfoundland, make this request on his behalf.

Mr. Prior is asking that Mr. T.Alex Hickman submit to a DNA test to prove that he did not rape Byron’s sister when she was 12 years old. The child who was allegedly born of this crime, is today in her twenties and allegedly acknowledged by Mr. Hickman.

If the DNA test results positive and it is proven that Mr. Hickman did rape Byron’s sister over twenty years ago when she was twelve, we expect Minister Toews and our government to punish Mr. Hickman and the other alleged perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law.

It is an embarrassment to Canada that a working father and husband from Newfoundland, who alleges that he and his siblings were repeatedly molested and sexually violated over a period of two decades by former Chief Justice Hickman and the other citizens in his home town, must stand before the Houses of Parliament 5 days a week, for seven months, because the legal system has failed to protect him and his family from ongoing suffering as a result of these crimes.

It is unacceptable that your office and the office of the Justice Minister continue ignoring Mr. Prior.

What an eye-opener for the many thousands of tourists who visit the Parliament buildings in Ottawa, to see Byron standing on the lawns with his signs and his information leaflets.
Many visitors to the Hill have left messages for Byron on his website.

We look to Canada’s new government to deliver to the people what Prime Minister Harper promised during the elections: a Canada that takes strong action against criminals.

Stand up for Canada’s Future - Stand up for our Children.

Canada Children First

Family Law Reform, Child Protection Concerns Canada, Children's Rights, Justice for Byron Prior, Voice of Youth, Prevent Child Abuse; Government Corruption; Canada's New Government

Byron Prior is Back on Parliament Hill!

You just can't keep a good man down. Byron Prior is living proof of that. He shares that legend with George Chuvalo, Canada's boxing hero who was never knocked off his feet!

We spoke to Byron in Ottawa - he enjoyed his rest at home with his family, but he is back for the remainder of the year - or at least until Mr. Andrew House or MP Rob Moore indicate that they have made headway in the investigation.

You Can't Keep a Good Man Down!

Byron and George Chuvalo

THE RISE AND NEVER FALL OF GEORGE CHUVALO
For most of the 1960’s and part of the early 1970’s Canadian George Chuvalo was a mainstay in the talent rich heavyweight ratings. RING Magazine founder Nat Fleischer called George on of the most durable fighters he had ever seen. In his long distinguished career the rock jawed Chuvalo was NEVER off his feet. Amazing seeing the competition he faced. For the sake of space let’s start looking at George’s career from 1965 on.
Chuvalo’s 1965 bout with ex-world champion Floyd Patterson was one of the year’s best action fights. George never stopped coming forward as he landed clubbing rights to Floyd’s head and terrific lefts to his body. Still Floyd showed a heart that everyone doubted he had. He absorbed Chuvalo’s fury and used his outstanding hand speed to win a popular decision over George. Although George lost, his courage impressed the crowd despite the losing effort Chuvalo was matched with World Boxing Association titleholder Ernie Terrell. When Ali met Sonny Liston in their rematch the W.B.A. stripped Ali and recognized the winner of a Terrell-Eddie Machen bout. Terrell captured a boring verdict and the “vacant” crown. Against Chuvalo, the 6’7” Terrell used a long jab and a grab and clutch style to outscore George over fifteen rounds.
The roller coaster career of Chuvalo continued into 1966. George traveled to London and was upset by Argentina’s Eduardo Corletti in ten rounds. The loss appeared to have pushed George out of the title picture. Instead he benefited by being in the right place at the right time.

When a proposed Ali-Terrell fight fell through, Ali agreed to come to Toronto and defends against George. Although the bout was entertaining it was also one sided. Try as he might, George was unable to reach the fleet-footed Ali. For all his efforts, Chuvalo received numerous jabs, hooks, uppercuts and crosses from a prime Ali.

Even in losing, George received the respect of the public for his gaminess.

Later in the year Chuvalo met fellow brawler Oscar Bonevena of Argentina. What looked to be a great match up between the two sluggers turned out to be a dud. Oscar “finessed” George to win a ten round decision.

George got back on track in 1967. Two kayo victories over Willi Besmanoff led to Chuvalo being matched with the streaking Joe Frazier. “Smokin” Joe had won the 1964 Olympic Gold Medal and was undefeated as a pro. George was to be his toughest match to date. Frazier was at his best in this battle as he ravaged George throughout with his famous left hook. To his credit George gamely refused to fall but the referee saved him in round four.

Again just as it appeared that George’s tenure as a top contender was Chuvalo got one more chance as he again faced Muhammad Ali. Ali had lost to Frazier in over he rose from the ashes.

An impressive upset kayo wins over highly regarded Mexican Manuel Ramos put him back in the rankings. His success was short lived.

In 1969 he met huge Buster Mathis. Buster’s only loss had been to Frazier and he needed to win to set up a rematch with Joe or a shot at the W.B.A. titleholder Jimmy Ellis. Mathis who was a fine boxer for a big man gave George a pugilistic lesson over twelve rounds.

George closed out 1969 in a “White Hope” battle versus popular but erratic Jerry Quarry. For six rounds the Irishman outboxed Chuvalo who was cut and bleeding. Jerry looked to be on his way to a comfortable point winning or even a TKO. In round seven George went for broke and clubbed Jerry to the canvas. Quarry was listening to the referee’s count on one knee but at “10” he failed to rise. Jerry quickly jumped up and claimed he had lost track of the count but his protesting fell on deaf ears and Chuvalo’s kayo victory had him back in the top ten.

The win over Quarry landed George another bout with an Olympic hero. George Foreman had won the Gold Medal in 1968 and he was climbing quickly up the professional ladder. A win over Chuvalo would look nice on his record. The bigger, stronger Foreman was in control from the start. He pummeled Chuvalo at will and in the third round he sent Chuvalo reeling across the ring. Only the ropes prevented a knockdown. Still Chuvalo kept his feet but was defenseless against Foreman’s follow up barrage and the referee stepped in.

In 1971 Chuvalo dropped a ten round duke to ex-champion Jimmy Ellis. George did manage a points win over still dangerous ex-contender Cleveland Williams.
In 1972 Chuvalo got one more chance as he again faced Muhammad Ali. Ali had lost to Frazier in 1971’s “Battle of the Century” and now he was taking on all comers while awaiting a rematch with Joe. Although George gave a respectable showing the great Ali again outclassed him.

From this point on George slowly faded from the picture. He hung around a few more years dominating the Canadian heavyweight scene but his days as a world class contender were over.

Still after absorbing the punches of Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Quarry, Patterson and Ellis he stood tall with his feet planted firmly on the ground. He wouldn’t have it any other way.

By Jim Amato

NFLD ATTORNEY GENERAL TOM MARSHALL TO COMBAT ORGANIZED CRIME

PRESS RELEASE FROM GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

NLIS 9
August 21, 2006
(Justice)
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Justice to create new positions to combat organized crime

While speaking yesterday to the 101st annual Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in St. John’s, Justice Minister and Attorney General Tom Marshall announced government’s intention to add an additional 13 ½ positions to Criminal Intelligence Service Newfoundland and Labrador (CISNL) during the fiscal year 06/07 and early next fiscal year.

The minister’s announcement came on the heels of a report released on Friday by Criminal Intelligence Service Canada on organized crime groups in the country.

"Even though we are located on the far east coast of Canada we are not immune to organized crime. While we are fortunate that we do not have the level of organized crime as is prevalent in some other regions, organized crime is still of serious concern to our government and our provincial police forces," said Minister Marshall. "Currently, the human resources allocation to Criminal Intelligence Service Newfoundland and Labrador is limited to four and a half positions. We feel this number is inadequate and plan to significantly increase the number of positions by 13 ½."

The minister said these positions will include nine intelligence officers, a senior non-commissioned officer operations officer, two strategic analysts and 1 ½ support staff. "We take organized crime seriously and we will put the necessary resources in place to deal with it."

Yesterday’s announcement complements government’s commitment to training 75 new RNC officers over a three-year period, as well as the $10 million increased investment announced in Budget 2006 aimed at improving human and operational resources of both provincial police forces. "Every Newfoundlander and Labradorian has a right to feel safe and secure in their community and our government will continue to take the necessary steps to ensure this right is protected," said the minister.

Criminal Intelligence Service Newfoundland and Labrador is a branch of Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC), a national agency tasked with unifying criminal intelligence units of Canadian law enforcement agencies in the fight against the spread of organized crime in Canada.

Media contact: Bill Hickey, Communications, (709) 729- 6985, 691-6390

2006 08 21 4:10 p.m.

Paul Perrier Charged With Mischief for Sending E-mail About Byron Prior's Allegations

Man claims he spoofed premier's e-mail address
Last Updated: Thursday, August 10, 2006 | 9:50 AM NT
CBC News
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a 38-year-old St. John's man for mimicking the e-mail address of Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams.

The province shut down its e-mail system for several hours last week when it discovered that someone had been sending e-mails from what appeared to be the premier's account.

The province shut down its e-mail system for several hours last week when it discovered that someone had been sending e-mails from what appeared to be Premier Danny Williams's account.
(CBC)
However, a short time after pulling the plug on the government's e-mail system, the messages were discovered to be a ruse. Officials said the person who sent the messages was unable to read the premier's e-mails or access sensitive information.

Police said Wednesday that a man was formally charged last week with one count of mischief in relation to the incident.

While police have not named the individual, Paul Perrier said this week that he is the man responsible.

"Last week I was the man, basically, who made the front page of the Evening [sic] Telegram," said Perrier.

Man plans to plead not guilty

Perrier claimed he sent an e-mail containing nasty and wild accusations about Premier Danny Williams last week and he said he made it look like it came from the premier's account. He added it was a ploy to draw attention to children's issues.

"I want to rattle this guy's chain, that's why I sent out this spoof e-mail," said Perrier.

"I never cracked into no system or anything like that. It was just a little basic program I used to make it look like it came from the premier's e-mail."

The provincial government said about 80 employees and an unknown number of outside accounts actually received the message.

Perrier, however, claimed the actual number is a lot higher. He said he went to random websites and picked thousands of addresses.

"Well, I had a list of about 44- or 45,000 e-mails, I suppose," said Perrier.

"I got about 50- to 55,000 out of it, I suppose."

While Perrier claimed he sent the e-mails, he said he is going to plead not guilty to mischief at his court appearance in September.

The police said an investigation is still underway by the RNC's economic crime unit and the RCMP's integrated technical crime unit.

A spokesperson for the RNC said police are not ruling out further charges.


Spoof e-mails mimic premier's address
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 | 4:51 PM NT
CBC News
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating how a prankster was able to mimic the e-mail address of Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams to distribute inflammatory messages.

The province shut down its e-mail system for several hours Tuesday when it was discovered that someone had been sending e-mails from what appeared to be the premier's e-mail account.



Someone imitated Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams's e-mail address Tuesday to distribute wild and inflammatory messages.
(CBC)
Peter Shea, the province's chief information officer, said he knew something was wrong when government employees began receiving e-mails from Williams around 1 a.m.Tuesday.

While the messages appeared to come from the premier's account, Shea said, they contained a derogatory and inflammatory message aimed at Williams himself.

"Clearly, you know, it would raise questions about the veracity of the whole thing," Shea said.

Hacker fears

Shea said his first concern was that someone had hacked into the government's system. However, a short time after pulling the plug on the government's e-mail system, the messages were discovered to be a ruse.

"The e-mail was just, as we would call it, a spoof," Shea said.

"It was a very well-constructed masquerade to make it look like it was the premier. But in fact, the person had actually never, ever been in the premier's e-mail address itself."

Shea said the person who sent the e-mails was not able to read the premier's e-mails or access sensitive information.

Information given to police

He said the individual was using servers and websites across Canada and the United States. All that information has been turned over to the police.

"It's entirely possible that he could, in fact, be anywhere," Shea said.

"The police will determine exactly, physically, where he was located, I'm sure, in the next couple of days."

Shea said that although the person did not breach the government's security, the province has already taken steps to tighten its e-mail system even further.

See contents of Perrier's e-mail message here:

Paul Perrier's E-Mail Sent to More Than 40,000, Results in Charge of Mischief

Paul Perrier, a resident of Newfoundland and an open supporter of Byron Prior, has been charged with mischief by the Newfoundland Constabulary because he used a program to make it appear as if the message came from Newfoundland Premier, Danny William's office:

The following is the content of the email that was sent out to look like it came from NTV:

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Aug 4, 2006

PLEASE FORWARD

NTV & OZFM's
Geoff Strearling and Fred Hutton are CHILD RAPISTS??????

FACTS ARE STRANGER THAN FICTION


NOTE: These emails are not to accusing Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV & OZFM of actually committing these rapes but they know very well about these crimes and are in the position to have these crimes looked into. If you are not willing to help fight crimes like this, then you must be willing to support them, there is no happy mediums when it comes to rapes against children.

Canadian law states that if you know about a crime and don't do anything about that crime then you are just as guilty as the person/persons who committed that crime. Especially if you are in a position to help.

Regarding Comments On The Front Page Of Wednesday's Aug 2, 2006 Newspaper The Evening Telegram
"Spoof Email Derails Government System".

Ask Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland andLabrador to either deny/admit knowing about these rapes against children concerning the Byron Prior Case in these emails that are being sent out. It can be proven that Danny William the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador is fully aware about these crimes and refuses to have these rapes against children investigated Danny and his law firm at the time looked over Byron's case for 6 months and even though this can be proven through DNA, Danny and his firm refuse to help Byron.
Also ask reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV and OZFM to either deny/admit knowing about these rapes against children concerning the Byron Prior Case. These people have a copy of Byron Prior's file in their possession and have spoke with Byron about this but say they can do nothing for him, knowing Byron can prove these rapes did actually happen through DNA TESTING!

Stories of a 4-year-old baby girl left on the kitchen floor in a pool of their own blood after being raped. Reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV & OZFM reviewed Byron Priors files and spoke with Byron, even though Byron can prove these rapes occurred BEYOND ANY DOUBT through DNA TESTING that no courtroom can dispute.Reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV andOZFM still will not help these people get justice.
Why may you ask? Because these men are Former Chief Justice Minister of Newfoundland & Labrador T. Alex Hickman (owner of Hickman Motors) and also Liberal MP Bill Matthews which are the fathers of the babies from the children they raped. By the way, these men actually paid money to be able to rape these children. Liberal MP Bill Matthews and his friends raped the same child repeatedly, for more than 3 Yrs. At 14, she had a second baby. A third baby, at 18 & 3 miscarriages also. If you have millions of dollars and own a number of businesses it seems like you can rape children and the government and justice system will turn a blind eye to it.

The RCMP and RNC also have a big part of this cover up of rapes against children. Despite six visits with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, including more than 50 hours of testimony and a list of countless witnesses, absolutely nothing has been done in the defense of Mr. Prior and his siblings to this day.
Also Constable Jim Case of the RNC will even harass this rape victim, hoping Byron will go away because the man Byron wants charged with rape is former Chief Justice Minister of Newfoundland & Labrador T. Alex Hickman. This man T. Alex Hickman, a child rapists the RNC honour in the lobby of the Fort Townshend building. Constable Jim Case of the RNC even told Byron that he
(Constable Jim Case) is not there to find the truth but to try and have Byron charged to get him to shut up about these charges against former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland T. Alex Hickman. This officer Constable Jim Case is also known for other destruction's regarding helping children here in Newfoundland and Lab, another story that would deeply disturb the people from Newfoundland & Lab. The RNC honour and protect CHILD RAPISTS and also have destroyed opportunities at the cost of tens of millions of dollars annually to children here in Newfoundland and Lab. The RNC are also involved in other very serious crimes in Newfoundland & Labrador that deeply effect the future of our children. More information will be released about these crimes the RNC are involved in, in the very near future.

What does T. Alex Hickman and Liberal MP Bill Matthews have on Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV & OZFM to refuse to help this man have justice done and let child rapists walk free??

By Canadian Law Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV & OZFM are just as guilty as these CHILD RAPISTS because if they will not help get these crimes investigated especially when they are in the position to do so through the
power of government or a media story, then they must support these crimes.

REMEMBER NTV and OZM didn't mind dragging Gregory Parsons through the media telling the world that he raped and murdered his own mother and then he finally proved he did not though DNA testing and was proven not guilty (actually Gregory is a really nice man). NTV & OZFM didn't mind destroying this man's reputation to get a story (I don't recall NTV/OZFM apologising to Gregory Parsons, for they were the reason everyone knew about the crime, than ran the story regardless if he was guilty or not). Why do they refuse to cover this story to have justice served and have these rapes investigated especially when this CAN BE PROVEN WITH DNA TESTING.

NTV and OZFM didn't mind running a story a few months back regarding the education board of directors and the Medicare board of directors taking hundreds of thousands of dollars that they did not have any right to and they didn't mind exposing how the Chief of the RNC stole over $10.000
while on the job and there was never a police investigation and no one ever got charged, although they did replace the Chief of the RNC approx 2 months later but under the radar of the media. NTV & OZFM didn't mind going after these people even though they were never investigated by police so why can't they run this story and have these crimes dealt with?Is it true that this man T. Alex Hickman, the man who raped these children, the man who owns Hickman Motors gives NTV and OZFM cars for them to drive like Hummers for promotional purposes for Hickman Motors?? Maybe NTV & OZFM don't want to ruin any free gifts from this rapist?

****SAGA BOOKS****
There is now a BOOK PUBLISHED
****Playing With The Devil****

You will be stunned and shocked when you read how their own mother not only abused them in every possible way, but also tendered out her youngsters to area businessmen, political figures, Salvation Army officers and even a judicial member, just to put a few measly dollars in her own pocket.

You can purchase this book "Playing With The Devil" from http://www.sagabooks.net read more
here http://www.freewebs.com/paranormalbooks/playingwiththedevil.htm

**** "PROTEST on PARLIMENT HILL" ****
In Ottawa. April 4, 2006 to date. Website of http://priorjustice.blogspot.com

******* WARNING contents are disturbing!!! ******
READ Byron Prior's website http://maxpages.com/sexualabuse
******* WARNING contents are disturbing!!! ******

If the public of Newfoundland and Labrador care about the rights of children please contact Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador, reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV and OZFM and ask them to stop taking part in the cover up of rapes against children and be men and cover this story and have these crimes investigated. A Public Inquiry should be held to get to the truth and why these rapes against children are being covered up.

Remember NTV & OZFM didn't mind covering this story when Danny Williams took down politicians for stealing money from tax payers, then why does reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV and OZFM refuse to run a story to take down CHILD RAPISTS??? Seems like money is more of a concern to NTV & OZFM than the rights of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, the rights of our children.

I deeply suggest that Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador, NTV and OZFM do something to help get justice NOW because this story will be coming out since Byron has launched his book "Playing With The Devil" and then you will have to explain to the public why all of you did nothing. How do you think Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, Canadians and people
from other parts of the world will think of you then? The question Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador, reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV and OZFM should ask themselves are you willing to take a chance on being exposed and looking bad for a man who raped these children or are you willing to come forward and have these crimes investigated and prove to the people of Newfoundland & Labrador, Canadian's and the world that you do support children at any cost.

Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV & OZFM you can be either be apart of the problem or apart of the solution, which one will it be? NTV and OZFM love a good news story so why don't they cover the PROTEST on PARLIMENT HILL" in Ottawa http://priorjustice.blogspot.com ??

If this man T. Alex Hickman was just a regular person like the rest of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians the media & justice system would be all over this and the media would chase the accused all over to tell the world about the alleged crimes and ruin their reputation before they have a chance to prove in a court of law of their innocence. So what makes this man T. Alex Hickman
special? Because T. Alex Hickman, was Justice Minister from 1966 to 1979 also Health Minister 1968 to 1969 and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland 1979 to 2000, Freemason Grand Master, 34 YEARS OF COMPLETE LEGAL SYSTEMS CONTROL?? SO WHAT! He has to go by the same laws as every other regular citizen of Newfoundland and
Labrador, Canada has to go by.

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians/Canadians should remember: It is not "One law for all", it actually is "What law can you afford!"

More names of people who are apart of this conspiracy to cover up children being raped in near future.

The reason for this email is to inspire the people who know about these crimes and are in the position in public to demand the justice system either through government or media running Byron's story to help this man Byron Prior get true Canadian justice that Byron and his family deserve. Let Newfoundlanders and Labradorians decide if T. Alex and Liberal MP Bill Matthews should be
charged not corrupt people in government and the justice system and let Byron Prior and his family get the justice they so long waited for.

*****NOTE TO THE 44.000 PEOPLE RECIVEING THIS EMAIL***
if you do not see Byron Prior's story being run through the media in the very near future then you can rest assure that NTV & OZFM are in support of child rapists. REMEMBER Byron is on PARLIMENT HILL in Ottawa since April 4, 2006 to date. Website of http://priorjustice.blogspot.com So why will NTV & OZFM not cover this??? This story is actually happening and the person involved is a Newfoundlander. The People of Newfoundland & Labrador
should ask why. No one has ever charged Byron for what he is accusing these people of. Why? Because Byron can prove these rapes happened, so going into a courtroom will only help Byron so that's why he has never faced any criminal or civil action. If Byron didn't have DNA and only had witnesses to these crimes then these rapists could hire a excellent lawyer and basically discredit any witness on the stand but since Byron has DNA that can not be disputed no matter how much money these rapists pay for a lawyer. With DNA testing these rapists will be proven beyond any doubt that they did indeed rape these children.

I say this again, ask Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador, reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV & OZFM to deny knowing about these crimes. They can not! Then ask them why they prefer to do nothing about these rapes against children especially when they are in the position to have justice served.

FACTS ARE STRANGER THAN FICTION

Contact Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador, reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV & OZFM and tell them to stop supporting rapes against children. Remember with the power of the media these crimes can be dealt with but if the media will do nothing then there will
be no justice for children. Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador also can have these crimes looked into. Mr. Williams seems to be a real take charge type of a man and if he is going to lead Newfoundland & Labrador into the future then he should remember that the children are the true future of Newfoundland and Labrador, not a future of protecting child rapists.

Please Danny Williams the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador, reporter Fred Hutton and Geoff Stirling of NTV and OZFM show true pride in the future of Newfoundland & Labrador and help justice be served.

Purchase this book "Playing With The Devil" from http://www.sagabooks.net and know the true story for yourself! Wrote by: Martha Jette

NTV-OZFM
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P.O. Box 2020
St. John's, NL, Canada
A1C 5S2
Phone: (709) 722-5015
Main Fax: (709-726-5107
News Fax: (709) 722-3207
Email: ntv@ntv.ca

The Office of the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador
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P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, NL, Canada
A1B 4J6
Phone: (709) 729-3570
Fax: (709) 729-5875
Email: premier@gov.nl.ca

Signed:
Fed up with corruption and concerned with the safety of my family.
Will release my identity in the near future.

Pat Beaujot of Saskatchewan Assisted RCMP to Find Two Abducted Boys

Alert farmer found van being sought in boys' abduction case
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 10:27 AM CT CBC News

A Saskatchewan farmer who helped locate fugitive child molester Peter Whitmore and two boys is downplaying suggestions that he is a hero.
Pat Beaujot was on his way home for lunch on Tuesday when he decided to check out an unoccupied farm in Kipling, less than two kilometres from his own farm.

(CBC)
Police had asked residents to check vacant properties in the area following the disappearance Sunday of Zachary Miller, 10, from the nearby community of Whitewood.
Investigators had named Whitmore, a pedophile with a string of convictions for assaults against children, as the prime suspect in Zachary's disappearance. Whitmore was believed to be travelling with another missing youth, 14-year-old Jordan Bruyere.
Beaujot said he found tire marks in the long grass at the farm, and spotted a van sought by police in a garage.

He then went home to phone police, who arrived within about 15 minutes.
Shortly after police arrived at the scene, Zachary was spotted coming out some bushes near the farmhouse.
"He seemed OK," Beaujot said. "He wasn't running frantically or screaming."
Police then began 10 hours of negotiations at the farmhouse before Whitmore surrendered late Tuesday night.
Police said Jordan walked out of the house first, followed by Whitmore a few minutes later.
Beaujot was modest about his role in Whitmore's arrest.
"There were hundreds of people in the area wanting to help in any way they could," he told CBC News on Wednesday morning.

"There were many, many other people doing the same thing I did, looking in abandoned buildings and checking areas for anything suspicious.
"I just happened be the person who came upon the right yard."
Whitmore, 35, was taken into custody and charged with one count of abduction.

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AMBER ALERT SUCCESSFUL! RCMP LOCATE TWO ABDUCTED BOYS IN SASKATCHEWAN

Thank God and Thanks to the wonderful resident near Kipling who alerted the RCMP to the abandoned vehicle of the suspect. Because of their thoughtful and prompt action, the two abducted boys were located. One has already been returned to his family.

Police negotiating with suspect after missing boy foundLast Updated: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 4:31 PM CT CBC News Police in Saskatchewan are negotiating with a convicted sex offender at an abandoned farm after a massive search for two youths resulted in finding one of the boys alive and well.
Police said they were negotiating with 35-year-old Peter Whitmore. They also said that 14-year-old Jordan Bruyere of Winnipeg was with Whitmore at the farm and is apparently in good condition.

Zachary Miller of Whitewood, Sask., was found near Kipling, Sask., about 170 kilometres southeast of Regina.
Earlier Tuesday, RCMP confirmed that 10-year-old Zachary Miller of Whitewood, Sask., was found at the farm near Kipling, Sask., about 170 kilometres southeast of Regina.
"We now have Zachary with us and we are reuniting him with his family," RCMP spokeswoman Heather Russell said. "He appears to be in good condition."

Police said a resident of the Kipling area spotted an abandoned van that matched the description of the vehicle police had been searching for. While the person was investigating, a young boy ran out of a farm building, located about 17 kilometres east of Kipling.
Police immediately cordoned off the area and an emergency response team was dispatched, said Russell.

The two boys disappeared from Whitewood Sunday. Police issued an Amber Alert after Zachary disappeared and also issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for Whitmore for abduction.
Whitmore a no-show for hearing
Whitmore has spent time in prison for sex crimes involving children. He served 16 months in custody after being convicted in Ontario in 1993 of abduction and sexual offences involving four boys.
Just nine days after he was released, he took an eight-year-old girl from Guelph, Ont., to Toronto. He received a 56-month sentence for a sex offence involving the girl.
His most recent prison sentence, for violating terms of his probation, was served in Chilliwack, B.C., and ended in June 2005.

B.C. authorities successfully applied for a court order, good for one year, to monitor his movements within the province.
Whitmore revealed he was planning to move to Alberta and authorities in that province were alerted, but he failed to show up for a June 29 hearing.
Residents in Topsail, about a 20-minute drive from St. John's, N.L. told CBC Tuesday that Whitmore moved into the community in late June but left shortly thereafter. Whitmore reportedly told locals that his wife had died and that he was looking to bring his two young children to the area.

Whitmore's former lawyer, Daniel Brodksy, said he can't believe the convicted pedophile was allowed to travel freely from province to province.
"It's amazing that with Peter's history — where even his own defence lawyer says he's a high-risk, high-needs individual who can live in the community but only if he's properly supervised — how you can let the conditions of his supervision expire," said Brodsky.
While there was joy for the Miller family Tuesday afternoon, the Manitoba family of Jordan Bruyere was still waiting anxiously for good news.

Earlier in the day, a Whitewood resident said he had met with Whitmore and Bruyere on July 28 and the boy appeared to be in good physical condition.
Kevin White, who has a car dealership in the town, said a man whose van needed a tire came in to his business accompanied by a youth. White said he later saw photos on the internet and confirmed he saw Whitmore and Bruyere.

Jordan's aunt phoned him last night to find out what happened.
"I basically told them he didn't seem to be physically abused," White said. "There were no bruises or anything. He wasn't visibly upset. He was just very quiet."

Peter Robert Joseph Whitmore, 35 years old
Convicted child sexual predator

Canada-wide warrant issued in abduction of Saskatchewan boy
Last Updated: Monday, July 31, 2006 4:01 PM PT CBC News

The RCMP have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a pedophile with a string of sex assault convictions who is believed to have abducted 10-year-old Zachary Miller in Saskatchewan.
In addition to the cross-country alert, police have charged Peter Robert Joseph Whitmore, 35, with abduction.

Police put out an Amber Alert for Zachary Miller, 10, who went missing from his Whitewood-area home Sunday. (RCMP/Canadian Press)Police say Zachary was last seen Sunday afternoon near his home in Whitewood, Sask.

The boy is described as four feet six inches tall, 70 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black track pants with a red and white stripe and running shoes.
Police said Whitmore, a repeat sex offender who lives in Morinville, Alta., had been seen in the Whitewood area over the past few days.

Peter Robert Joseph Whitmore, 35, is being sought in connection with the boy's disappearance.(RCMP/Canadian Press)"The suspect has also been in contact with the victim's family in the last few days, as well," said Sgt. Tammy Patterson.
Heather Russell, an RCMP spokeswoman, told CBC News the RCMP wants all police officers across Canada to be aware of the
search underway. Police don't know the suspect's direction of travel after leaving the Whitewood area, Russell said.
"We do believe there is potential for harm," Russell said.

(CBC)
Whitmore is described as six feet tall, white, with a heavy build, brown hair and blue eyes.
The RCMP said Monday afternoon they have received 80 tips from the public so far and are following up on all of them.

May be with aboriginal teen

Police believe 14-year-old Jordan Bruyere of Winnipeg is travelling with Peter Robert Joseph Whitmore, the man charged with the abduction of a 10-year-old Saskatchewan boy.
Al Balantyne, the boy's stepfather, said Monday that he last saw his stepson during a drive to Saskatchewan last week with a co-worker.
When their vehicle broke down in Brandon, Balantyne said he took the bus back to Winnipeg to get money, leaving his stepson with the co-worker, whom he'd known for a week.
The boy and Balantyne's co-worker have not been seen since.

When police showed Balantyne a picture of Whitmore, Balantyne identified him as the co-worker.
The teenager's grandmother, Caroline Bruyere, is wondering why an Amber Alert was not issued then.
"When we knew that my grandson was with a stranger, I don't think everybody should have assumed it's OK," she said. "I think right away there should have been proper authorities trying to know where he is."
Winnipeg police said specific criteria must be met before an Amber Alert can be issued, and it appears those guidelines were not met in the Bruyere case.

Searching Saskatchewan countryside
On Monday afternoon, police were seen searching the countryside just south of the town, which is about 175 kilometres east of Regina.

Whitewood Mayor Malcolm Green said people in town are feeling fear, anger and sadness.
"We've never had any problem, any incidents like this," he said. "With this happening, it has everybody on edge right now."

Whitmore may be driving a 1988 blue Dodge Caravan with wood panelling and an Alberta plate.
Whitmore has been jailed several times for crimes involving children. He served 16 months in custody after being convicted in Ontario in 1993 of abduction and sexual offences involving four boys.
Just nine days after he was released, Whitmore took an eight-year-old girl from Guelph, Ont., to Toronto. He received a 56-month sentence.
After his release in November 2000, Whitmore was found less than one month later with a 13-year-old boy in a Toronto motel.

His sentence for that offence was one year in jail.
In 2002, Whitmore fled to British Columbia after he was accused of more parole violations in Ontario, including befriending a five-year-old boy. When he was arrested by police in B.C., Whitmore was found to be carrying latex gloves, duct tape and pictures of young children.
He was given a three-year sentence, including 12 months of psychiatric treatment at Kingston Penitentiary.

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RCMP Officer Assaults Byron on Parliament Hill, Friday, July 14, 2006

Canadian Family Congress
British Columbia, Canada

BY FAX & E-MAIL


Minister of Justice and
Attorney General Canada
Hon. Minister Vic Toews
312 West Block House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA
K1A 0A6

July 16, 2006

Copies to: Mr. Norman Doyle, Conservative MP for Newfoundland
Mr. Rob Moore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice
Mr. Andrew House, Executive Assistant to Mr. Rob Moore

Dear Minister Toews:

Re: RCMP Officer assaults and threatens Byron Prior on Parliament Hill

On June 4, 2006, we requested a status report on the investigation into the allegations made by Mr. Prior against former Chief Justice T. Alex Hickman and others, with regard to crimes against himself and his siblings as children in Grand Banks, Newfoundland.

We have not yet received a response to our request.

It has now been brought to our attention by concerned members in Ottawa that on Friday, July 14, at approximately 3pm, Mr. Prior was physically assaulted, threatened, humiliated and provoked by an RCMP officer, whose name we choose to withhold for the moment.

Despite the fact that Mr. Prior’s concerns have been brought to the attention of the Department of Justice through correspondence to your office, to Mr. Moore and Mr. House by MP. Norman Doyle, this RCMP officer felt confident enough to physically assault and threaten Mr. Prior in front of the Houses of Parliament in Ottawa, in full public view and in broad daylight.

Mr. Prior and supporters have a recording of the humiliating accusations, the physically intimidating behaviour and threats, which include being called an “ass-hole” and an “idiot”.

The officer pushed Mr. Prior in the chest several times while intimidating him and accusing him of being on the hill without a valid permit. Mr. Prior has a permit to protest on Parliament Hill which is valid until July 31st, from 9am until 4pm each day of the week. This was confirmed to Mr. Prior by a supervisor of the RCMP in Ottawa following the assault by the RCMP officer on Friday.
Even if Mr. Prior’s permit had expired, the RCMP officer did not have the right to physically assault him.

Just last week Mr. Prior was assured by Mr. Andrew House, the executive assistant of Mr. Rob Moore, your Parliamentary Secretary, that his file was not being swept under the rug, so to speak, and that it was considered a priority.

This appears juxtaposed to the actions of the RCMP officer who felt that he had license to harass and intimidate Mr. Prior on Friday. His actions left Mr. Prior shaken and humiliated.

We are extremely concerned that an officer of the RCMP would be permitted to treat Mr. Prior in such a humiliating manner in full public view, especially considering the gross negligence of other law enforcement officers who have chosen to ignore Mr. Prior’s claims and allowed him and his siblings to remain indefinitely, victims of childhood sexual abuse.

If Mr. Prior was publishing libelous slander, then we are certain that Mr. Hickman and the other alleged perpetrators of the crimes against the young Prior children would have commenced legal action against Mr. Prior and his siblings. However, to date, they have relied on bullying tactics such as intimidation, harassment and assault in order to persuade the victims in this family to remain quiet. That these bullying tactics could be carried out in public on Parliament Hill in broad daylight in full view of tourists, the other protestors and agents of the CIA, is quite absurd and a sure message to us that we are not safe speaking out about crimes against children in Canada.

As the Criminal Code of Canada does not pose a statute of limitations on the sexual abuse of children, Mr. Prior has a right to ask that the alleged perpetrators of these crimes be investigated and brought to justice and the Department of Justice and its agents, have a duty to Mr. Prior, to his siblings and to all children who have been victimized, to investigate, prosecute and penalize the perpetrators.

We are encouraged by our new Prime Minister’s stance against crime and in this same vein we urgently request that Mr. Prior’s evidence be investigated and merited with the attention it deserves.

We furthermore request that the officer who assaulted Mr. Prior be interviewed and disciplined for his inappropriate behaviour.

Finally, we request that Mr. Prior be protected from further harassment. We believe that Mr. Prior should enjoy equal benefit and protection under the law as is stated in section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We also believe that Mr. Prior’s right to freedom of expression, under section 2 of the Charter is paramount.

We mentioned in our previous communication that we believe Mr. Prior to be a whistler-blower, and as such, deserving of the protection that Prime Minister Harper has spoken about recently in Parliament and on his national tour.
If Mr. Harper intends to encourage citizens of Canada to speak out against corruption, which has almost ruined this beautiful country, then he needs to protect citizens like Mr. Prior.

Despite the several websites which exist to support Mr. Prior’s quest for justice and accountability, Martha Jette recently published a book called “Playing with the Devil”, which details Mr. Prior’s experiences at the hands of the alleged perpetrators of child sexual abuse in his home town in Newfoundland.

This book is being publicized on the Internet, and although written as fiction, it is intended to relate the truth about the victimization of the Prior children.

We refer to Mr. Rob Moore’s statement in the House of Commons Debates in Parliament on May 29, 2006, when you moved that Bill C-9, an Act to amend the Criminal Code(conditional sentence of imprisonment), be read for the second time and referred to a committee:

Mr. Rob Moore: “… To be clear, the overall strategy of Bill C-9 is to target serious crime. We read about serious crime every day in our newspapers from coast to coast to coast, and we hear on the radio and television about someone who has committed a serious offence against another member of society getting what Canadians call a slap on the wrist.

If we talk to Canadians in a Tim Hortons, for example, they will tell us that people are getting a slap on the wrist for serious crimes. There is no denunciation in that. There is no deterrent in that. It has been proven to be ineffective. We want to send a message that we take crime seriously. Canadians sent us that message and we are delivering on it.”

Please Honorable Minister, show us that your department takes crime seriously, and deliver justice to Mr. Prior and his siblings.


For the sake of all children and families in Canada,


Canadian Family Congress
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada





Copies to:

Mr. Rob Moore MP
MP Fundy Royal
Hill Office
Room 609 Justice Building
House of Commons
Ottawa ON K1A 0A6
Tel:(613) 996 2332
Fax:(613) 995 4286
moorer@parl.gc.ca

Mr. Norman Doyle
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Box 13003, Station A
City: St. John's, NL
Postal Code: A1B 3V8
Phone: 709-772-7171
Fax: 709-772-7175

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City: Ottawa, ON
Postal Code: K1A 0A6
Phone: 613-996-7269
Fax: 613-992-2178
Doyle.N@parl.gc.ca

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"Playing With The Devil" by Martha Jette - An Account of Byron Prior's Life - A must read!

Martha Jette has written a book about Byron's experiences as a child at the hands of child predators in Grand Banks, Newfoundland, Canada.
It also tells of the crimes committed against Byron's siblings.

As Martha writes:
"This account is written as a fiction, sadly it protects the guilty, more than the innocent. Here is yet another cry for justice in a world that treats its children as toys for amusement. The peddlers of flesh can sometimes be or own parents. Although it us gruesome it is a must read for all of us to be aware of what lives in our midst.
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Messages of Support for Byron - July 2006

Date: Thu Jul 13, 2006
Name: Robert
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
Site Rating: Excellent
Comments: I was glad to shake your hand on Parliament Hill,we need more people like you, God Bless, you will get results with time.

Date: Mon Jul 17, 2006
Name: A B
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
Site Rating: Excellent
Referred By: Friend
Comments: We met yesterday at Parliament Hill, we support you and we will promote your site on all of ours, we have a common enemy.

Date: Sun Jul 9, 2006
Name: Roland
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada
Site Rating: Excellent
Comments: Keep your strength, it takes a lot of courage to fight this corruption, God will Bless You.

Date: Tue Jul 18, 2006
Name: Lloyd
City: Miami
Country: United States
Site Rating: Excellent
Referred By: Friend
Comments: To much of this happening to many families everywhere. Thankyou for the courage to fight back, God Bless You.

Date: Tue Jul 18, 2006
Name: Lou
City: Lexington
State: KY
Country: United States
Site Rating: Excellent
Referred By: Web Surfing
Comments: May our Heavenly Father richly bless you and bring you peace of heart, soul, body, and spirit.

Date: Thu Jul 20, 2006
Name: Roger
Cornwall, Ont.
Country: Canada
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Comments: It's very sad when these conditions are ignored by our system. We are in bad shape and need a cleaning immediately. Good work Mr Prior, keep exposing the corruption.

Institutional Child Abuse in Canada - Civil Cases

As prepared for the Law Commission of Canada by Goldie M. Shea

"If the scourge of sexual predation is to be stamped out, or at least controlled, there must be powerful motivation acting upon those who control institutions engaged in the care, protection and nurturing of children."

Wilkinson, J in G.J. v. Griffiths [1995] B.C.J. No. 2370 (S.C.), online: QL at para. 69.


"In summary, the test for vicarious liability for an employee's sexual abuse of a client should focus on whether the employer's enterprise and empowerment of the employee materially increased the risk of the sexual assault and hence the harm. The test must not be applied mechanically, but with a sensitive view to the policy considerations that justify the imposition of vicarious liability -- fair and efficient compensation for wrong and deterrence. This requires trial judges to investigate the employee's specific duties and determine whether they gave rise to special opportunities for wrongdoing. Because of the peculiar exercises of power and trust that pervade cases such as child abuse, special attention should be paid to the existence of a power or dependency relationship, which on its own often creates a considerable risk of wrongdoing."

McLachlin, J. in Bazley v. Curry (1999), 174 D.L.R. (4th) 45 (S.C.C.) at para. 46.


"...whenever an employer confers, on an employee, parental authority and power over children, and, at the same time, gives that employee unfettered access to the children in a residential facility, the employer will be vicariously liable if the employee sexually assaults those children during the time the employee has parental control over them and access to them as residents of the residential facility."
Maurice, J. in D.W. v. Canada (Attorney General) [1999] Sask.J. No. 742 (Q.B.), online: QL at para 23.


"The question is: whether the employer's enterprise and empowerment of the employee materially increased the risk of the sexual assault and therefore the harm? In each case, the court must investigate the employee's specific duties to determine whether it gave rise to special opportunities for wrongdoing. In this respect, special attention must be paid to the existence of a power or dependency relationship."
Hunter, J in V.P. v. Canada (Attorney General) [1999] Sask.J. No. 740 (Q.B.), online: QL at para 72.

This report consists of a compilation of civil cases and statements of claim relating to institutional child abuse in Canada. The focus is on civil actions concerning institutional and systemic abuse, not domestic (or individual) abuse. The cases have been obtained from a variety of sources using both electronic databases and manual searching methods. The offices of the Minister of Justice in each province and territory have been contacted and, in most situations, have been extremely helpful. Individual lawyers have been contacted. Some counsel represent hundreds of clients suing various defendants regarding events that occurred at one institution. On occasion, lawyers have expressed concern with releasing potentially sensitive and confidential information to the Law Commission and, unfortunately, felt unable to release information regarding current or previously resolved cases in which they are or have previously been involved.

This report contains three sections. The cases are presented alphabetically in chart format and include a synopsis of the cause of action, the allegations made and the eventual outcome (damages, award or order). To the best of our ability, all civil cases involving allegations of institutional child abuse that have been reported in Canada to the date of October 1, 1999 are included in section 1. Samples of the allegations contained in statements of claim filed in relation to institutional child abuse are included in section 2. Section 2 is not a delineation of all of the statements of claim filed but is more a cross-country selection of claims, which may or may not have been settled to date. The section is meant to provide examples of the general structure of the claims and allegations contained within. It should be noted that the allegations contained in a statement of claim have not been proved in court and therefore cannot be taken as fact. These cases are organised alphabetically according to the last name of the first plaintiff listed in the Statement of Claim.

Finally, section 3 contains two tables that have generously been provided by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) and is dated October 29, 1999. The first table indicates the number of active civil cases where institutional child abuse claims have been filed involving Aboriginal residential schools and DIAND. Appendix A to the table is a graph that lists the residential schools in litigation.


As much as possible, best efforts have been made to ensure that all of the information provided is up-to-date as of October 1, 1999. Although the report is dated October 1999 additional information has been provided on some pertinent cases to ensure that the information is as current as possible.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Really Important Things...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Really Important Things: Specific Questions and Answers and Useful Things to Say (Paperback)


Schaefer and DiGeronimo take a no-nonsense approach to sex (and AIDS), death, alcoholism, masturbation and other topics parents might otherwise choose to avoid--if only they could! Aimed at 4- to 12-year-olds, How to Talk is matter-of-fact and realistic without being hard-nosed; that is, it treats tough issues in a sensitive, helpful fashion. Jo Peer-Haas

Review
"A candid and honest approach to parenting. Divided into age-appropriate suggestions, this book presents simple, but meaningful ways of discussing the most difficult problems facing parents and their children today." (Frank Manginello, director of neonatology, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey)
"This book is clear, factual, and authoritative. . . How to Talk to Your Kids About Really Important Things belongs on the shelf of really important books for evey parent and child health provider." (William E. Sobesky, director of psychology training, University of Colorado Health Services Center)

"Parents caring for and loving children, as well as professionals working with children, will find this comprehensive, clearly-written book comforting and helpful." (Marjorie Hogan, M.D., Hennepin County Medical Center and spokesperson, American Academy of Pediatrics)

How Long Does It Hurt? A Guide to Recovering From Incest and Sexual Abuse

How Long Does It Hurt: A Guide to Recovering from Incest and Sexual Abuse for Teenagers, Their Friends, and Their Families (Paperback) by Cynthia L. Mather, Kristina E. Debye, Eliana Gil

Reviews

"Excellent! Unique! Worthwhile! . . .Addresses an exhaustive range of issues pertinent to sexual abuse survivors and does so in a manner that is dynamic, engaging, and straightforward."--Family Violence and Sexual Assault Bulletin"

"How Long Does It Hurt? fully achieves its claim as a guide to recovering from incest and sexual abuse for teenagers, their friends, and their families and will likely fulfill the author’s wish that teens will learn that they are not alone and can successfully continue on from the pain."--The University of Kansas, Journal of Pediatric Psychology

"The most helpful aspects of the book are the case examples and testimonials of victims. Especially useful are the personalized descriptions of possible reactions in self or from others and the accompanying message to have the strength and courage to find a way to recover despite the obstacles."--Violence and Victims

Book Description

How Long Does It Hurt? is the revised and updated edition of the best-selling book written by an incest survivor for future survivors. This step-by-step guide speaks directly to victims of sexual abuse to help them come to grips with what is happening to them and overcome their feelings of isolation, confusion, and self-doubt.

Misinformation Concerning Child Sexual Abuse and Adult Survivors

Misinformation leads to continued victimization, April 18, 2006
Reviewer: V. Vaughan-Eden - See all my reviews

Oftentimes, lay people as well as professionals respond to perceptions of child sexual abuse that have no basis in fact. The impact of sexual abuse does not always follow a straight and logical path. However, research in the field of child sexual abuse clearly indicates that it has long-term negative consequences for which its victims and their families are not prepared. Narrowly focused studies such as Rind, Tromovitch, and Bauserman only serve to misinform society and perpetuate the notion that sex with children is equivalent to sex with adults, further exacerbating the problem. This book presents evidence based on a broad review of the research literature that indicates sex with children is harmful to the victims and society.

National Clearing House on Family Violence - Child Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse

What Is Child Sexual Abuse?

Child sexual abuse occurs when a child is used for sexual purposes by an adult or adolescent. It involves exposing a child to any sexual activity or behaviour. Sexual abuse most often involves fondling and may include inviting a child to touch or be touched sexually. Other forms of sexual abuse include sexual intercourse, juvenile prostitution and sexual exploitation through child pornography. Sexual abuse is inherently emotionally abusive and is often accompanied by other forms of mistreatment. It is a betrayal of trust and an abuse of power over the child.

Child sexual abuse is a criminal offence in Canada. The Criminal Code clearly identifies those behaviours that are against the law. The Canada Evidence Act defines the forms of evidence that may be admitted in court. In recent years, both the

Criminal Code and the Canada Evidence Act have been changed to provide better protection to children.

How Widespread Is the Problem?

Child sexual abuse is largely a hidden crime, so it is difficult to estimate the number of people who are sexually abused at some time during their childhood (the prevalence of child sexual abuse). Both adults and children may be reluctant to report sexual abuse for many reasons. Their reluctance may be related to the historical norm of keeping such behaviour secret because of the sense of shame associated with it. If the abuser is someone close to them in terms of kinship or other bonds, they may be deterred by the likelihood that criminal charges and penalties may be imposed. Finally, the fact that the victims are young and dependent tends to be a major obstacle to disclosure.

Research consistently reveals that, for reasons such as these, most child victims do not disclose their abuse. Even when they do, additional barriers may be encountered. For many of the same reasons that children do not report the abuse, their families may, in turn, not seek help. If the family does want help, they may still encounter difficulties finding the appropriate services.

There are few national statistics on child sexual abuse in Canada. A 1994 report, Child Welfare in Canada: The Role of Provincial and Territorial Authorities in Cases of Child Abuse, describes the provincial laws, definitions and child welfare systems that deal with child sexual abuse. A 1996 report, Child and Family Services Annual Report 1992-93 to 1994-95, presents statistical data on child welfare services in Canada. The available data cannot be directly or easily compared among the provinces because the information is collected according to different definitions and parameters in each province. For example, in some provinces, data on suspected cases are combined with those on confirmed cases. In other jurisdictions, sexual abuse is not distinguished from physical abuse.

Nonetheless, the following information provides some insight into the incidence of child sexual abuse.

• It is estimated that there were nearly 12 000 investigations of child sexual abuse in Ontario in 1993. Sexual abuse was substantiated in 29 percent of these cases and suspected in another 27 percent.

• In British Columbia, more than 500 complaints of sexual abuse were received in March 1992.

• The most extensive study of child sexual abuse in Canada was conducted by the Committee on Sexual Offences Against Children and Youths. Its report indicates that, among adult Canadians, 53 percent of women and 31 percent of men were sexually abused when they were children.

Read the Report here....

Diana Krall, Live At the Montreal Jazz Festival 2004

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Diana Krall: Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival is a portrait of an already-accomplished musician in the process of evolving into a great artist. Always a fine jazz pianist, an expressive singer, and a capable interpreter (mostly of the Great American Songbook), Krall spent little time developing an original voice prior to her marriage to Elvis Costello and her CD The Girl in the Other Room, which features multiple songwriting collaborations with Costello as well as more adventurous choices in cover material (Joni Mitchell's "Black Crow," Tom Waits's "Temptation"). That 2004 recording is the centerpiece of this concert; fully nine of the 13 selections here, including the Waits and Mitchell songs as well as five Costello-Krall compositions, were drawn from it. Purists may lament the lessening of the straight-ahead jazz element in Krall's music (indeed, with its simple major chords and countryish lilt, the original "Narrow Daylight" will inevitably invite comparisons to Norah Jones). But Krall and her excellent band still swing mightily (cf. an extended version of the standard "All or Nothing at All") and improvise like the seasoned jazz pros they are. It's a heady combination: Krall is at least as good an instrumentalist as her contemporaries; add to that her singing and now an interest in songwriting that reflects the influence of pop music as well as jazz, and you have a genuinely unique talent. --Sam Graham

Hope for Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse...

Book Description
On the Threshold of Hope offers hope and healing to men and women who have been traumatized by sexual abuse. Dr. Langberg's insights and the quotations from many survivors assure readers that they are not alone and that Christ, the Redeemer, can heal their deep wounds. Through stories, Scripture, questions, and encouragement, Dr. Langberg walks with survivors on the road to healing through Christ's love and power.

Mr. Norman Doyle Responds to Inquiry Regarding Progress on Byron Prior's File

From: Doyle, Norman - Assistant 1 [mailto:DoyleN0@parl.gc.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
To: undisclosed recipients
Subject:




Dear :

Thank you for your e-mail. I have forwarded Mr. Prior's file that he recently presented to me to Mr. Toews office for assessment. I have spoken to Rob Moore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister, on this subject and he has informed me that he will get back to me when he has fully reviewed the file. The information given to me by Mr. Prior is probably in the range of a few hundred pages, so it is not surprising that I have not yet received any reply from the Minister's office. When I have received a reply I will be contacting Mr. Prior with any information I received. Again, thank you for your interest in this matter.

Norman Doyle, MP

LETTER TO DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CANADA

Canadian Family Congress
British Columbia, Canada
V0N 1B4

BY FAX & E-MAIL


Minister of Justice and
Attorney General Canada
Hon. Minister Vic Toews
312 West Block House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA
K1A 0A6

June 4, 2006

Dear Minister Toews:

Re: Allegations against former Supreme Court Justice, T. Alex Hickman

It has come to our attention that a MR. BYRON PRIOR, a citizen of Canada, has been granted his right to Freedom of Expression by being permitted to picket on the lawn of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa for the past two months.

We are informed that in April 2006, Mr. Norman Doyle, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Newfoundland, had a meeting with Mr. Prior. This meeting was witnessed by third parties on the lawns of Parliament. Subsequent to this meeting, Mr. Doyle informed Mr. Prior that he would personally hand his documents and concerns to you for your attention.

Since that time, now over 5 weeks ago, Mr. Prior has made several calls to your office and to Mr. Doyle’s office. According to Mr. Prior, neither office has had the courtesy of acknowledging whether an investigation into his allegations against Mr. Hickman is underway or whether or not your office intends to proceed in any manner to address Mr. Prior’s concerns.

We are aware of the alleged crimes that have been perpetrated against Mr. Prior and his siblings by former Supreme Court Justice of Newfoundland, T.Alex Hickman and others.
We are also aware that the Criminal Code of Canada does not pose a statute of limitations on cases of childhood sexual abuse.

Along with many other national and international organizations, the Canadian Family Congress is concerned that Mr. Prior’s allegations seem to have been ignored for well over two decades and that the alleged perpetrators have been free to prosper and profit while Mr. Prior and his siblings have had to live with the debilitation that injustice and intimidation imposes upon one’s family on a daily basis.

Mr. Prior’s website, http://maxpages.com/sexualabuse, while unedited and apparently amateur in presentation, contains extremely serious allegations against former Chief Justice of Newfound, T. Alex Hickman. These allegations appear to be corroborated by Mr. Prior’s siblings.

There are now other websites confirming Mr. Prior’s presence in Ottawa and his struggle to obtain justice. If you do a Google search on “Byron Prior”, the results speak for themselves.

We believe that Mr. Prior is a Whistler-blower, and that as such, he should be afforded the protection and credibility that Prime Minister proposes in his Federal Accountability Act.
We believe that Mr. Prior has not enjoyed any support over the years because of the innate fear instilled in ordinary folk by organized criminals throughout Canada.

We voted for Prime Minister Harper precisely because we want organized crime and corruption eliminated in Canada.

We are aware of our duty to report crimes against children and of the government’s mandate to investigate these crimes where local authorities such as the RCMP and the provincial Supreme Courts have failed to prosecute these crimes.

We therefore request that you kindly inform Mr. Prior, who remains a fixed subject on the Parliament lawn seven days a week, whether or not your department intends to investigate the allegations against T. Alex Hickman.

The Canadian Family Congress takes matters such as this very seriously as we acknowledge injustice in the form of organized crime to be the greatest threat against Canadian Families today.

We have a duty to our families and to our children: our leaders of tomorrow, to work together to eradicate criminal elements in society, in the legal system and in government.

We thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,



Lisa Haeck for the
Canadian Family Congress
Whistler, B.C.
CANADA

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Transforming Trauma - A Resource for Professionals

Book Description
"A scholar and clinician of great courage, wisdom, and empathy, Anna C. Salter has written an outstanding book. Pulling together diverse research and theory, she challenges unexamined assumptions and routine interventions. She has created a thoughtful, practical guide that deserves to be on every clinician's bookshelf."
--Ken Pope, Ph.D., ABPP, Private Practice, Los Angeles, and author of Sexual Involvement with Therapists

"Highly recommended. Contents include sadistic versus nonsadistic offenders; effects of child sexual abuse; victim thinking, links between offender and victim apology, and forgiveness managing chronic pain."
--Family Violence & Sexual Assault Bulletin Book Club

How does trauma affect the worldview of victims? What are the steps of therapy for adult survivors? How do sadistic and nonsadistic sex offenders think differently, and what are the different footprints they leave on the psyche of survivors? And how can trauma be transformed, not just endured? If you're working with adult survivors of child sexual abuse and child sex offenders, these are some of the questions that you must address.
Anna C. Salter extends the way in which victimology is construed in this milestone volume, using clinical illustrations as well as an empathetic approach. At the same time practical, accessible, and scientific, this book also introduces new concepts, such as "benign transformation" and "malignant competition" and provides a thorough discussion of affective flashbacks and triggers.

Transforming Trauma is an essential resource for all professionals and advanced students working with adult survivors of child sexual abuse and child sex offenders. "A fascinating text on the treatment of adult sexual abuse survivors. . . . Building on the insights of Treating Child Sex Offenders and Victims, Dr. Salter refines what we know and provides new tools and perspectives. This new book constantly acknowledges the micro and macro social environments in which the abuse occurred and the survivor lives, and incorporates this awareness into therapeutic theory and practice. . . . This is an important book, and our field is exceedingly lucky to have it." --from the Foreword by John N. Briere "With Transforming Trauma, Anna C. Salter establishes a milestone in the expanding consciousness of sexual victimization. . . . Until now, we have dared look only at pieces of the victimization picture puzzle, like gathering corners, frames, and central clusters without risking the difficult moves that would integrate the several fragments into a coherent picture. Transforming Trauma puts these pieces together." --from the Foreword by Roland C. Summit

Child Abuse - A Fact Sheet from the Department of Justice Canada

HOW WIDESPREAD IS CHILD ABUSE IN CANADA?

It has been difficult to obtain a complete picture of child abuse in Canada because it often remains hidden. Most provincial and territorial child welfare laws require those (including professionals and members of the public) who suspect that a child is being maltreated to make a report to the appropriate child welfare authority. Yet many cases of child abuse remain undisclosed, either because a child does not, or cannot, tell anyone what has happened to them, or because no one reports the abuse to the authorities.

A child who is being abused may endure the abuse for a long time before telling anyone what is happening. Some victims never tell anyone about what they have experienced.

There are many reasons why abuse may remain hidden. For example, an abuser may manipulate, bribe, coerce or threaten a child (or someone they love) to prevent them from telling anyone about the abuse. Depending on their age and stage of development, a child may not be able to communicate what has happened to them, or they may fear they will not be believed. They may be convinced that the abuse is their fault and, if they tell anyone about it, they will be punished. They may fear that they or the abuser will be removed from the home, or suffer other consequences. They may feel ashamed and want to keep the abuse (and related family problems) secret to avoid being stigmatized or have their sexual identity questioned.

A child who is being abused is usually in a position of dependence on the abuser. The power imbalance between the child and the abuser often increases the burden of disclosure. Children who are sexually abused, for example, may not tell anyone for a long time, or ever. Many children who experienced abuse while living in special needs institutions, child welfare facilities, youth detention facilities, and residential schools for Aboriginal children are only now, as adults, reporting the abuse.

Individuals who witness or suspect that a child is being abused may not report it because they:

want to avoid the demands of becoming “involved”
have personal views which condone the use of physical punishment
believe that the abuse is not “serious”, especially if the child does not have visible or severe injuries
believe that reporting the abuse to the authorities is not in the child's best interest
believe that reporting may not solve the problem because, for example, there may be a lack of appropriate services to help the child
lack knowledge about the signs and symptoms of abuse
not understand their responsibility to report abuse
not know that they can report to child welfare agencies, provincial or territorial social services departments or police departments, or
not know that a report can be made anonymously, and that there are no legal consequences, unless the report is false and is made maliciously.

Read the Full Report Here...