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“I had the distinct honour to hear Kimberley speak and to say it was inspirational is an understatement. The information she shared and the manner in which it was delivered left the entire room in awe. The courage and passion that Kimberley conveys in the telling of her experience had everyone applauding and in tears at the end. If you are looking for a speaker to inspire your teams, remind us all why we signed up to do the jobs we do and help to focus on what is important—the service to victims and survivors—look no further. The lessons I learned and the message of B+ stayed with me and I have shared it with our investigative teams. This should be on the curriculum for police colleges across the country.”
Detective Sergeant Lindsay Riddell of the Toronto Police Service
“Kimberley Black gave one of the most profound and inspiring talks I have ever witnessed at one of our Ontario Women in Law Enforcement training days. She captivated the entire audience with her inspirational story of strength, resilience and bravery. We heard for weeks after how she had positively inspired members of the audience with her authenticity and impactful story. Highly recommend Kimberley Black.”
Deputy Chief Cecile Hammond, People & Culture Branch, York Regional Police
“Your willingness to speak out will greatly enhance our ability to support victims throughout the investigation process and within the broader criminal justice system. We acknowledge the challenges many face when navigating a system that can sometimes seem to prioritize the rights of the accused over those of the victim. Your narrative provides us with a clearer perspective to better address these challenges and improve services for those in similar situations.
Thank you once again for your contribution and for trusting us with your story. We are committed to using your testimony to foster positive changes that will benefit victims of crime in our community.”
Inspector Valerie Gates of the Barrie Police Service
“Kimberley Black’s presentation at our Trauma-Informed Policing Conference was incredibly powerful and left a lasting impression on all who attended. Through her lived experience, she provided critical insight into the realities of trauma and the ways in which police interactions can shape a survivor’s journey, both positively and negatively. Her message challenged our members to think differently, to lead with empathy, and to recognize the profound impact of our approach. It was an invaluable contribution to advancing trauma-informed policing.”
Ontario Brain Injury Association Conference | Attendee Feedback
"Beyond my expectations. As an individual working with women who have experienced violence and ABIs/TBIs.....this was spot on. I cannot praise this enough."
"Very inspirational! Loved that Kimberley shared some of the difficult experiences she had with the staff she worked with in rehab, it’s a very important conversation."
"Truly inspirational. Kimberley presented very well and the information she shared will be valuable to me in my role to help abi survivors recover."