~ in loving memory
A Tweet made by Dr. Phil this morning has resulted in a lot of grief for the TV host. The Tweet is simple and asks: “If a girl is drunk, is it OK to have sex with her? Reply yes or no to @drphil.” Salon called the Tweet “vile.” The Globe and Mail asks ifRead more about The Dr. Phil Tweet[…]
Most of what you are about to read was written months ago. Some of it by me and some of it by a person who I will not name for legal reasons. This information came forward following the death of my daughter and it is the main reason her case was reopened. As much as possible I’m not going to elaborate on it. I will leave out names, other than Rehtaeh’s, and information that could cause her mother or our family distress.
I truly hope you read this with an open mind and just try to forget everything you know or think you know about this case. When you’re finished you can conclude for yourself if you believe my daughter was telling the truth when she told the police she was raped. Read more about The Rape of Rehtaeh Parsons …
Avalon Sexual Assault Centre: Statement on charges in Rehtaeh Parsons case With the charges being laid in connection to the Rehtaeh Parsons case, our thoughts continue to be with Rehtaeh’s family. Making and distribution of child pornography charges have been laid in this case, which sends a message to the community that these actions areRead more about Avalon: Statement on charges in Rehtaeh Parsons case[…]
“Ask First!” was written by J. Mary Burnet & Kaleigh Trace in response to Robin Thicke’s gross, unconsensual song and video “Blurred Lines.” Art is powerful and we are in awe of rad artists who write political rhymes. Writing this song and making the video is one of the ways we’re doing our best toRead more about Ask First[…]
Mainstreet host Stephanie Domet talks with Sherri Bain of the group Safety For Our Sisters. Sherri Bain is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. As a child she was molested by an uncle from the age five to 13. Years later, Bain’s abuser was sentenced to 12 months in jail but only served four months.Read more about Sexual assault survivor: perpetrators deserve all the blame[…]
Paul Bennett’s article How could Rehtaeh fall through the cracks? was published in the Chronicle Herlad on June 18, 2013. I appreciate very much what Paul has written but I would like to clarify one point: Her downward spiral was marked by … encounters with the Halifax IWK teen mental health clinic and the AvalonRead more about Rehtaeh’s Experience with the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre[…]
For Immediate Release June 17, 2013 AVALON SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE RESPONDS TO REVIEW OF HRSB’S SUPPORT OF REHTAEH PARSONS (Halifax, NS) – Although the report released on Friday, June 14, 2013 on the Halifax Regional School Board’s support of Rehtaeh Parsons did not provide significant insight in the case, Avalon Sexual Assault Centre supports theRead more about Avalon Sexual Assault Centre Responds to Review of HRSB’S Support of Rehtaeh Parsons[…]
In a way, to be indifferent to that suffering is what makes the human being inhuman. Indifference, after all, is more dangerous than anger and hatred. Anger can at times be creative. One writes a great poem, a great symphony. One does something special for the sake of humanity because one is angry at theRead more about The Perils of Indifference[…]
Yesterday morning I had the pleasure to speak with Freddy Webber. Freddy is the host of CKDU Radio’s The Most Maple Morning. I was invited by musician Patrick Murray. Patrick is playing tonight at a Compassion Action CD release event at Big Leagues in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The funds raised from this CD will supportRead more about Speaking to CKDU Radio about Rehtaeh (Audio)[…]
. paper tiger n. One that is seemingly dangerous and powerful but is in fact timid and weak: “They are paper tigers, weak and indecisive” (Frederick Forsyth). It’s hard to find comments on news articles that are worth sharing but I couldn’t let this one go. I have no idea what the man’s name isRead more about Paper Tiger Men[…]