Public Education & Interviews

I have created and collaborated on presentations on gender based violence for various organizations, whether on my own or as Campaign Coordinator for the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centre's Draw the Line campaign. I have done media interviews about sexual violence and have been profiled for my work as a feminist writer, focussing on motherhood.

Public Education, group facilitation, & other presentations

On behalf of the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) and its Draw The Line campaign
August 2021 - present

OCRCC collaboration with

College of Early Childhood Educators: develops and presents workshops on trauma informed care, June 2022 - present
Women's Support Network of York Region: 'Busting Sexual Violence Myths: Combatting Victim Blaming' panel, May 15, 2023

Draw The Line collaborations with

Draw The Line partners: #DTL16Days is an online event series and social media campaign that Draw The Line partners organize for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (November 25-December 10). Draw The Line partners include Ophea, Egale, Ophea, and White Ribbon. The annual series has taken place since 2021
Durham Rape Crisis Centre:
- Sex Trafficking Awareness and Safety in Durham Region, May 24, 2023
- Intimate Healing for Survivors of Sexual Violence May 12, 2022
Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention
- Social media coaching session, November 9, 2022
- Webinar on the Role of New Media in Crime Prevention and Community Safety, March 16, 2022
Girl Guides of Canada (North Pelham, Ontario unit), February 16, 2021
Bellwoods Brewery, November 2, 2021-March 17, 2022
Drink Smart, October 20, 2021

As Hillary Di Menna of Three Black Cats
May 2015 - present

Stay tuned... webinar with Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services, October 2023

Facilitated conversation around ethical reporting on sexual violence with Sportsnet writers
June 2022

Tech and chat support for Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre

Changing the Game...Permanently, May 18, 2023
Circle of Care: Indigenous-Led Trauma Informed Approaches, April 18, 2023

Guest Speaker on rape culture for Durham Rape Crisis Centre crisis line counsellor training
May 2015 - January 2019

Active Bystander Facilitator, speaking with York University student leaders on rape culture and on campus sexual violence for The Centre of Sexual Violence Response, Support, and Education
August 2017 - September 2018

Spoke on how to ethically report on sexual violence to Durham College journalism students and teachers
January 2018

Spoke on gender based violence and the depiction of witches in pop culture at the 2016 Northeast Popular/American Culture Association conference
October 2016

Interviews

Interviewed on sexual violence and the TTC for a Toronto Metropolitan University publication
November 2021

Interviewed about tattoos after sexual violence for Vice
July 2017

Interviewed on sexual violence and the TTC for The Globe and Mail
June 2017

Interviewed on sexual violence and the TTC for The Toronto Star
July 2016

Interviewed on sexual violence and the TTC by CBC News
July 2016

Interviewed on sexual violence and the TTC for CTV
July 2016

Interviewed on sexual violence and the TTC for Newstalk 1010
July 2016

Interviewed for a German film school documentary on rape culture in the punk scene
2015

Profiled in Durham College's Reflections Magazine Fall 2012

Profiled in Durham College's The Chronicle Fall 2012

I have had the pleasure of working with Hillary over the summer to help train over 1200+ orientation leaders at York University. Hillary is a dedicated and passionate leader who is non judgemental and committed to ensuring those she teaches are learning. She is compassionate and has acted as a mentor for so many of her younger peers to help develop them to be better versions of themselves. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to have worked with someone like this.

-Jessica Thyriar
Office of Community Supports & Services, York University

Hillary has been speaking at our volunteer trainings since 2015 she has presented to our peer support and crisis line volunteers educating them on victim blaming, feminism activism, navigating through the justice system and much more. Hillary has a relatable approach that the volunteers always enjoy and feel comfortable asking her questions. Hillary is informed and well educated. Between her life experience and education she always presents valuable and relevant information. I always enjoy when Hillary comes to the center and she always receives positive reviews in our training assessments done by the volunteers. I can't say enough good things and anyone would be lucky to work with Hillary

-Candice Hodgson,
Community Development and Volunteer Coordinator,
Durham Rape Crisis Centre

I had an amazing time working with Hillary as an active bystander facilitator at York University. In a short time that I worked with Hillary, I often looked up to her as a mentor and she really played a big part in helping me grow as a human. Hillary’s enthusiasm and passion to end sexual violence helped me stay motivated to memorize our presentation and improve my public speaking skills. Through working with Hillary, she has shared with me a lot of knowledge from her education and I can confidently say she is an expert in her field of work.

- Active Bystander Co-Facilitator, The Centre of Sexual Violence Response, Support, and Education

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