In this special episode, we talk about a difficult and serious topic in the NHL: the sexual abuse scandal in the Blackhawks organization reaching back to 2010. I want to warn the audience that while we do not go into the graphic and specific details of the abuse, we do talk about sexual abuse, and abuse in general. We want to be sensitive to those who are listening and might find this subject uncomfortable or triggering, in which case you may want to skip this episode. If you are listening, we do our best to share a very detailed and sensitive breakdown of the topic: the nature of what abuse is, both in this specific case and in the world as a whole. We address the actions taken by the NHL regarding this case and player safety overall. We end the episode by sharing some resources for people to educate ourselves about the topic, as well as resources someone can turn to if they need help or know someone who does. Those resources are also shared below.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
Rainn.org
RAINN is a national organization that does terrific work in support of survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and can provide resources for anyone across the country.
Additionally, some things to remember when supporting a survivor of domestic or sexual violence:
