Dismantling Systems of Harm — with Darcie Bennett

On this episode of Below the Radar, Am Johal sits down with Darcie Bennett, the co-author of the Pivot Legal Society report "Project Inclusion". This report draws on interviews and research conducted with people across BC and highlights the way stigma around drug use and poverty has become embedded into current law and policy. Am and Darcie talk about the report and what steps can be taken to reduce the stigma around these issues so that these systems better serve people. You can read the full report here: http://www.pivotlegal.org/project_inclusion_full Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/19-darcie-bennett.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/19-darcie-bennett.html Bio: Since completing her PhD in sociology at UBC, Darcie Bennett has worked at the intersection of non-profit management, legal advocacy, and social science research. In 2006, Darcie joined Pivot Legal Society as a community-based researcher and went on to hold several positions including Child Welfare Campaigner, Campaigns Director, and Interim Executive Director. She also spent two years as Director of Marketing and Communications for Ecojustice Canada. In 2018, Darcie completed a graduate certificate in executive coaching from Royal Roads University. Today, as a certified executive coach and consultant, Darcie supports individuals, teams and organizations to live their values sustainably and achieve their goals. Cite this episode: Chicago Style Johal, Am. “Dismantling systems of harm — with Darcie Bennett” Below the Radar, SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, June 17, 2019. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/19-darcie-bennett.html