~ in loving memory
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[…]
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[…]
This was written by Leah Parsons. Dear Tormenters, You can hide behind the computer and make threats but I am not afraid of you and no I will not shut up. I stand for my daughter and I always will. Your attacks at my bad parenting do not hurt because I know what Rehtaeh andRead more about Dear Tormenters[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Today is operation Hands Up for Rehtaeh. We ask you to join us and write “Rehtaeh” on your wrist to let the world know you stand against rape culture. Also: post pictures of your wrist (with “Rehtaeh” written on it) on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and explain why you’re doing so. Hashtag on Instagram andRead more about #HandsUp4Rehtaeh[…]
The Red Hood Project is a movement for consumer protection for children online and was founded following the death of Amanda Todd. The Project is bringing to light the dozens of media reports documenting “the increasing victimization of children by blackmail, rape, abduction and even murder.” All because the industry that allows children to useRead more about Red Hood Project[…]