Episode 158 Creating a Charter of Respect (Sheldon Kennedy)

The number one reason why kids play sports is not to win – it's because it is fun. It's our job as leaders in minor hockey to create a safe, welcoming and positive experience for all participants, both kids and adults alike. The OMHA's longstanding partnership with Respect Group aims to educate everyone involved in the game on the proper behaviours that are expected as well as promoting the life skills and positive benefits of minor hockey. Guest Bio: Sheldon Kennedy won a Memorial Cup, World Junior Gold Medal and skated for three teams in his eight-year NHL career. He is best known for his courageous decision to charge his Major Junior Hockey league coach with sexual assault for the abuse he suffered over a five year period while a teenager under his care. He has been instrumental in bringing governments, public and private sector partners together to work collaboratively to influence policy change and improve the way child abuse is handled. He is also the Co-Founder of Respect Group, which provides empowering online abuse, bullying and harassment prevention education to sport organizations, schools and the workplace. Respect Group has currently certified over 2 million Canadians.

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Episode 158 Creating a Charter of Respect (Sheldon Kennedy) is an episode from Breakaway, The Minor Hockey Podcast by Breakaway Podcast.

This episode is 01:09:19 long.

This episode was published on Nov 15, 2023.

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