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How Snelgrove Was Found Guilty of Sexual Assault

This verdict needs to provoke profound discussion about what we, as a society, can do to make justice more accessible for survivors of sexual assault.

May 17, 2021

# sexual assault

Enough is Enough: Justice Reform for Sexual Assault Survivors

Two months after a mistrial was declared in the Snelgrove case, a panel convened in St. John’s to demand justice reform for sexual assault survivors.

Meagan Campbell

December 1, 2020

Telling the story of harassment in the RCMP

February 6, 2018

To Each Their Own

Snelgrove verdict brings consent into focus

Police officer's acquittal in sexual assault case demonstrates how justice system fails rape victims.

February 28, 2017

Slutwalk organizers tackle a “deeply embedded” rape culture

Media and popular stereotypes about sexual assault are still a long way from reality, say organizers.

September 23, 2016

To Each Their Own

Canada’s legal system is sexist and broken

The Ghomeshi ruling is just the tip of the iceberg.

March 26, 2016

Futile fight in a broken system

Agree with the Ghomeshi verdict or not, no one who heard the ruling can honestly say they don't understand why victims don't come forward.

March 25, 2016

The Feminist Agenda

Violence against women and sexual assault in St. John’s taxis

Deputy Mayor is shocked, but it’s the same old story for the Status of Women Council.

June 3, 2015

To Each Their Own

This is the real story we need to be talking about

Sexual assault victims are afraid to report crimes in Canada, so our energies need to be focused on tackling that challenge rather than taking sides…

October 28, 2014

Lassie Bread and Roses

Changing the discussion on sexual violence

In order to change the statistics we need to change the conversation

September 24, 2014

Lassie Bread and Roses

Choosing words wisely

All too often, people engage in sexual harassment without even realizing it, and that’s not okay either

January 29, 2014

The SMU controversy: How not to do things with words

The "words are not actions" defense is misguided, and here's why...

Matthew Furlong

September 9, 2013

Why we should call things by their name

The case of Amanda Todd: not just about bullying

October 19, 2012