B.C. Sport Sector Aligning to Address Sexual Abuse in Sport Sheldon Kennedy to Lead Conversation About Sexual Abuse in Sport at Vancouver Event
ViaSport B.C.
WHAT: Building Safe Sport: Protecting Youth from Sexual Abuse event, hosted by viaSport B.C. Includes:
Free public screening of (former) NHL player Sheldon Kennedy’s documentary, Swift Current
Panelist forum with Sheldon Kennedy and experts from the Respect Group, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.
Policy development workshop
WHO: Hosted by viaSport B.C., leaders from multiple B.C. sport organizations will converge for expert-led discussion, policy development, and networking.
Including leading experts from:
The Respect Group – Sheldon Kennedy (Founder) & Wayne McNeil (Founder)
Coaching Association of Canada – Lorraine Lafrenière (CEO)
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection – Noni Classen, Director of Education
WHY: It is estimated that 10% of all children are victims of sexual abuse, with sport being a place where children can experience increased exposure to sexual predators. Through partnerships with experts and key organizations, viaSport is leading the movement to drive critical change across B.C. sport, protecting children from sexual abuse in sport.
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 21
9:30am (film screening)
11:30am panelist forum
WHERE:
VIFF Vancity Theatre
1181 Seymour St
Vancouver, BC
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Kelly Aldinger
Manager, Community Engagement & Brand
Suite 1351 – 409 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1T2
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