Sandra Kirby
- Affiliation: University of Winnipeg
Sandra Kirby is a professor of sociology at the University of Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a former Olympic athlete who participated in the Montreal Olympics as a member of the Canadian Rowing Team.
Books by Sandra Kirby
The Dome of Silence
Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport
Lorraine Greaves, Olena Hankivsky, Sandra Kirby
”Having experienced coach-athlete abuse as a child and having investigated the issue as an adult, I know firsthand that sexual abuse by coaches is extremely toxic and distressingly common. It’s also shrouded in secrecy. This book successfully lifts that dome of silence.” Mariah Burton Nelson, author of The Unburdened Heart: Five Keys to Forgiveness and Freedom. ”The Dome of Silence uncovers the insidious abuse of power in sport by coaches and officials, and gives real nuts… (more information)