Come meet, listen, and experience a panel of three women who have fought for police and professionals on the job to be held accountable for their responses to women and violence against women.

Jane Doe, author, The Story of Jan Doe: A Book About Rape

Jane Doe will share her long legal battle against the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force for failing to respond swiftly, thoroughly, or effectively to women and to crimes against women. Jane argued to the courts that she and all women under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms have the right to be free from sexist, negligent gender discrimination. Jane won her case.

Bonnie Mooney

Louisa Russell, an anti-violence worker, will discuss Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter’s intervention in Bonnie Mooney’s civil courts appeal. Bonnie fought to hold the Prince George RCMP, the British Columbia Attorney General, and the Canadian Solicitor General accountable for failing to protect her, her friend, and family from a violent ex-partner. Her case continues on today.

Jill Gorman

Tamara Gorin, LINKS Researcher for the Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres, will present an overview of Jill Gorman’s civil lawsuit against her former psychiatrist, Dr. James Tyhurst, who was abusive throughout her therapy with him. The BC Supreme Court of Appeal recently upheld the lower court findings that he had breached his fiduciary duty to his patients.

Location and Time

The panel discussion will be held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch at 350 West Georgia in the Peter Kaye room located on the lower level of the library. Monday, May 5, 2003 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. It is free of charge and light refreshments will be served.