Debriefing the Hockey Canada Verdict with Jennifer Dunn cover art

Debriefing the Hockey Canada Verdict with Jennifer Dunn

Debriefing the Hockey Canada Verdict with Jennifer Dunn

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

 *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 This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find out more: ⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/womeninmedia⁠⁠ Connect with Sarah and Women in Media Network: ⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/burketalks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.