Media Date: 22/08/2013
Type of Media: newspaper
Name of Media: Metro
Interviewer: Alex Boutilier
Interviewee: Julie S. Lalonde Role: Director of Hollaback! Ottawa
Article Information
| Background | On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 OC Transpo had a Transit Commission Meeting that announced new changes to their safety policies. |
| Reason | As the group leading the charge on addressing harassment and violence on public transit, Hollaback! Ottawa was present at the meeting. |
| Comment | It was great for Hollaback! Ottawa to be recognized for our leadership on this issue and quite frankly, our hard work behind the scenes. |
| Outcome | We are now on the record as being in agreement with what's been proposed so far, while also being on the record as saying that our work is not over. |
| Link to Article | http://metronews.ca/news/ottawa/773127/advocate-cautiously-optimistic-about-oc-reforms/ |
Keywords: Hollaback! Ottawa, street harassment, OC Transpo
