Welcome to the HerHealth Podcast! In this episode, host Dr. Sarah Yercich an early career researcher with AVA, Co-Director of the Freedom Center for Research on Violence Against Women, and faculty in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Capilano University, sits down with Femi Akinsanya, Co-Director of the Training, Resource, and Education Centre at Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA).

Femi is a nonprofit and public sector leader advancing systemic change in the response to gender-based violence. With a background in psychology and health sciences, she brings years of experience in education, advocacy, and institutional partnerships. Together, Sarah and Femi explore trauma-informed care through a public health lens centering survivor voices, advancing equity, and driving meaningful change across sectors.

Tune in for a powerful conversation on advocacy, education, and creating systemic solutions to sexual violence.

Let’s get started.

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Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse: ⁠⁠Support and Information Line⁠⁠ Phone: ⁠⁠403-237-5888⁠⁠

Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence

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