Canadian True Crime Surviving the Hockey Canada trial [1]
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Aug 2, 2025 Kelly Favreau, a survivor and advocate from British Columbia, shares her powerful insights into the recent Hockey Canada trial. She discusses the harrowing tactics used in court that often undermine the credibility of survivors, drawing parallels to her own experiences. Alongside fellow survivor J.B., they challenge the legal system’s failings, explore the dynamics of power and trauma, and articulate the emotional and mental health toll faced by victims. Their conversation sheds light on the urgent need for cultural change in handling sexual assault cases.
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Legal Verdicts Vs Moral Judgment
- The Hockey Canada verdict highlighted the gap between legal conclusions and moral judgments.
- Trials can fail to capture cultural power imbalances that matter to public moral assessment.
From Survivor To Advocate
- Kelly recounts self-representing to have her publication ban lifted, then leading reform efforts in BC.
- She co-founded My Voice My Choice and helped change Canada's publication ban laws.
Secrecy Shields Institutions
- Publication bans and secrecy protect institutions and silence survivors.
- Lifting bans and open court scrutiny can expose systemic coverups and fuel reform.