Feb 9, 2024
Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Simona Jellinek to discuss the recurrent topic of sexual abuse in sports. This topic has become more prevalent lately as a result of the World Junior Hockey sex assault case, but unfortunately, this is not an isolated event; other disciplines, like gymnastics and taekwondo, among other sports.
Key Takeaways:
[3:40] Brenda addresses the vulnerability of young people playing sports.
[4:20] Simona highlights two different aspects: the sexual assault suffered by players and the sexual abuse perpetrated by them.
[6:07] Simona discusses the criminal aspect of the sexual assault that took place during the World Junior Hockey in London, Ontario.
[9:06] It is unusual to have both civil and criminal cases on the same incident.
[10:51] In this civil case, players abused someone outside the association. What is the organization's responsibility?
[15:55] Simona addresses other cases where settlements are reached.
[16:37] Simona talks about more cases of sexual assault in sports.
[19:48] What is the link between elitism and sexual abuse in sports?
[22:07] When a civil case is pursued, does this impact the organization?
[23:40] Sometimes, civil cases can be more effective in finding the truth than criminal cases.
[26:36] Simona talks about the value of money in civil cases.
[29:30] Are there fundamental system changes in organizations?
[33:11] Simone explains the statute of limitations.
[35:01] Sexual violence doesn’t mean it is violent, but it is still wrong.
[35:55] Some people take decades to talk about sexual assault, even when they always knew it was wrong. People come forward whenever they are ready.
[37:25] What if the sexual assault happens outside of Ontario?
[40:58] Policies change often after lawsuits point to what people did wrong.
[43:22] There was a time that no one wanted to talk about sexual abuse. The fact that we are talking about it and bringing awareness about sexual assault is a significant step forward.
[47:14] As a victim, taking the first step to talk about sexual assault is a huge step; what follows is easier
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