It's always troubling for parents of kids in sports to read stories like this one - a peewee hockey coach in Hamilton, Ont., charged with sexual assault.
We like to think all people who volunteer with youth sports are upstanding citizens with no ill intentions toward the kids.
Organizations screen volunteers through courses such as Speak Out and police checks.
But despite the efforts, bad things can happen and awareness and a willingness to speak up are important elements in making sure kids are protected from sexual, physical or verbal abuse.
Kudos to those who spoke up in this Hamilton case. The rest is now up to the Ontario justice system.
We like to think all people who volunteer with youth sports are upstanding citizens with no ill intentions toward the kids.
Organizations screen volunteers through courses such as Speak Out and police checks.
But despite the efforts, bad things can happen and awareness and a willingness to speak up are important elements in making sure kids are protected from sexual, physical or verbal abuse.
Kudos to those who spoke up in this Hamilton case. The rest is now up to the Ontario justice system.
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