Halton Women’s Place (HWP) women’s shelter, Sheridan College and Sheridan professor and PhD researcher Nicolette Little have teamed up to bring Leah Parsons, Rehtaeh’s mother, to Oakville. On October 13th, at 7pm, Parsons will speak at Sheridan about the consequences of sexual assault, “victim blaming” and related teen bullying, as well as the importance of supporting victims with kindness and care. The event is named “For Her We Speak:” while many victims of violence against women and girls (VAWG) feel silenced by stigma, bullying or our criminal justice system, this event gives voice to the 1 in 4 Canadian women who report facing violence – most frequently at the hands of something they know.
Other speakers include MP Pam Damoff, Vice Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for the Status of Women, who will speak about the Canadian government’s increased role in fighting VAWG.Sheridan President Dr. Jeff Zabudsky will also discuss Sheridan’s commitment to anti-violence.
For Her We Speak is free to students. For other attendees, tickets can be acquired with a minimum $10 donation. All proceeds support HWP, our region’s only women’s shelter, and the Rehtaeh Parsons Society.
- Date and time: Thuursday, 13 October 2016, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: The Marquee, Trafalgar Campus
- Register and purchase tickets.
See the poster below for details.
