viaSport is hosting BUILDING SAFE SPORT: Protecting Youth from Sexual Abuse to bring awareness to the realities of child abuse in sport and implement preventative measures.

The event will kick off with a free film screening of Swift Current, a feature length documentary around former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy who was sexually abused by his junior hockey coach.

The second portion of the event will focus on empowering sport organizations through a policy development workshop.

The Event takes place November 23rd for more information or to register visit: http://www.viasport.ca/protecting-youth