*Episode disclaimer: today's episode will discuss the recent Hockey Canada trial verdict and sexual abuse which some listeners may find triggering. Listener discretion is advised.*
Host Sarah Burke welcomes back Jennifer Dunn, Executive Director of the London Abused Women's Centre to discuss the recent acquittal of five former Team Canada World Junior Hockey Players in a high profile sexual assault case based in London, Ontario.
Dunn shares her emotional response to the verdict and walks the audience through implications for survivors, the challenges faced by victims in the legal system including EM, and the need for systemic change to support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.
They also discuss consent and the importance of educating future generations, especially within hockey culture.
More about Jennifer Dunn:
Jennifer Dunn is the Executive Director of the London Abused Women’s Centre, a feminist, abolitionist agency that provides abused and exploited women and children over the age of 12 with hope and help.
https://www.lawc.on.ca/
RESOURCES:
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Find family violence resources and services in your area:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html
Shelter Safe: A resource to finding all shelters across Canada
https://www.sheltersafe.ca/
Resources in Canada for Family and Intimate Partner Violence
https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/resources/family-and-intimate-partner-violence
The Assaulted Women’s Helpline: A free, anonymous telephone line for women in Ontario experiencing any form of abuse.
https://www.awhl.org/donate
Connect with Sarah and Women in Media Network:
https://www.womeninmedia.network/
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