Show notes
This episode discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers. The Journal uses “survivor” to refer to those who have experienced sexual assault. We acknowledge this term is not universal.In this week's episode, The Queen's Journal's Claudia Rupnik and Aysha Tabassum discuss sexual violence at Queen's University. Our reporters speak with Raechel Huizinga (4:09), The Journal's Editor in Chief and former News Editor, about her experience reporting on the University's controversial sexual violence policy. Later on, Tabassum speaks with Alex da Silva (16:11), sexual violence and bystander awareness student coordinator, about the importance of sexual violence bystander training and how it can be accessed. Then, Rupnik and Tabassum discuss the campus Sexual Health Resource Centre (27:24). Finally, at (30:56), catch the latest headlines coming out of Queen's campus.ResourcesGood2TalkEmpowerMEBarb Lotan, Queen's Sexual Violence Prevention and ResponseKingston Sexual Assault CentreBackground Reading“Alarming & heartbreaking”: Queen’s grapples with sexual violence survey results'Consent at Queen’s’ highlights prevalence of sexual violence on campusFollowing delay, University shares proposed revisions to sexual violence policyProfessors say new sexual violence policy could put students at riskUniversity suspends sexual violence disclosure requirementIn tense meeting, administrator pressed on sexual violence policySigned Editorial: TAPS closed, & it’s the University’s faultHelpful LinksSexual Violence Bystander TrainingConsultation feedback pageSexual Health Resource CentreHosts: Claudia Rupnik & Aysha TabassumProducer: Lauren ThomasExecutive Producers: Raechel Huizinga & Matt Scace