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Hollaback! optimistic with OC Transpo brass

Media Date: 09/04/2013
Type of Media: newspaper
Name of Media: Ottawa Sun

Interviewer: Adrienne Ascah

Interviewee: Julie S. Lalonde Role: Director for Hollaback! Ottawa

Article Information

Background We met with OC Transpo officials to discuss our goal of a public service campaign
Reason After our initial meeting in February with OC Transpo and City Hall was not fruitful, we saw City Hall as a dead end. However, with media reports of an arrest and several people coming forward to share their stories of being harassed, OC Transpo agreed to meet with us again. This time, their approach was must more respectful and we felt like we were making progress.
Comment It was great to finally be concentrating on the actual work, rather than fighting for recognition and respect.
Outcome We were eventually granted a third meeting with OC Transpo.
Link to Article http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/04/09/hollaback-optimistic-with-oc-transpo-brass

 

Keywords: Hollaback Ottawa, OC Transpo, harassment, assault, sexual assault, bystander intervention