Independent Assessment Process (IAP)
The IAP is the new process replacing the former Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program that was previously used to settle claims of sexual abuse (and possibly physical abuse) suffered by former Residential School students.
The new IAP will compensate former Residential School students for sexual abuse, serious physical abuse and certain other wrongful acts which caused serious psychological consequences for the former student. Compensation under the IAP will range from $5,000 to $275,000, depending on the severity of your claim and the legal issues involved.
More may be awarded if you can prove you suffered an income loss as a result of the sexual abuse (and in some cases physical abuse) you experienced at Residential School. The Government is making up to an extra $250,000 available for those proving a loss of income claim. To go for part or all of this $250,000 you hearing process will more closely resemble a court hearing and you will be required to meet a more difficult standard of proof. You will be required to undergo one or more expert assessments and finally you will have to attend a pre-hearing to even get a permission to go after part or all of this $250,000.
Note that compensation under the IAP is available in addition to the Common Experience
Payment (CEP).
Click below to view and/or download a Independent Assessment Process (IAP) Form.