As part of Sexual Violence Prevention Month, Fanshawe College will host the fourth installment of its thought leader lecture series, REDTALKS, on Thursday, October 4, 2018 with Lucy DeCoutere.

Best known for her work over the last 16 years on Trailer Park Boys, Lucy DeCoutere is a Canadian actor, air force captain and advocate for improving dialogue around sexual abuse and violence against women. She first shared her story in October 2014 during the trial of former radio celebrity Jian Ghomeshi.

In this presentation, Lucy will discuss her journey of recovery as a survivor of sexual violence, including the trial, the trolls and the resilience she discovered and developed after coming forward publicly to seek justice.

REDTALKS: A Conversation with Lucy DeCoutere about Resilience

Date: Thursday, October 4, 2018
Time: Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; Session from 9 to 10 a.m.
Location: Alumni Lecture Theatre (D1060) at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, London, Ontario

Space is limited! Register at https://fanshaweredtalks2018.eventbrite.ca.

 

REDTALKS promo banner with Lucy DeCoutere portrait