~ in loving memory
Last Thursday I had the pleasure to speak at Concordia University about the issues surrounding Rehtaeh’s life and death. I was asked to come as a keynote speaker by the Centre for Gender Advocacy as part of a larger event series: Another Word for Gender: an intro to feminist organizing & action. These are someRead more about The Centre for Gender Advocacy – Concordia[…]
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu Rita-Clare LeBlanc had reached the darkest moment of her young life. The months of bullying at her high school had taken a toll and she decided to end her life and become yet another statistic ofRead more about Bullying: when schools are the bystander[…]
If a homosexual man were the victim of a hate crime, would national media outlets concentrate on what he was wearing or what he was doing to have brought on the attack? Thankfully, no. Yet, the discussion inevitably shifts to what a woman was wearing or how she was acting when she accuses someone ofRead more about Rape Culture? What Rape Culture?[…]
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[…]
My interview with News 95.7 radio host Jordi Morgan. This is a ten minute interview and I appreciate being able to express myself and share this story. I also spoke this morning with a Toronto station but do not have that recording. *I have no intention of being present during the court date set forRead more about News 95.7 Interview with Jordi Morgan[…]
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 …
Chief Superintendent Roland Wells, Halifax District RCMP “Good evening. Chief Blais and I are here today to provide an update on the investigation involving Rehtaeh Parsons. We committed to the community and media that when our investigation was completed we would provide an update. Earlier today we announced arrests of two males in relation toRead more about Speaking Notes – Charges in Rehtaeh Parsons Investigation[…]
Published on May 22, 2013 Press Release May 22 2013 Pad link: http://www.anonpaste.me/anonpaste2/in… Greetings world We are Anonymous, Anonymous call for ANOTHER peaceful rally will be held in front of Police Headquarters in the continuation of seeking JUSTICE for the Parsons family following the TRAGIC death of their 17-year-old daughter Rehtaeh. We are rallying forRead more about Anonymous Press Release May 22 2013[…]