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.

🔗 Watch the full webinar here: ⁠https://youtu.be/s3PUQR2UZkw?si=9_iQGtXwqEVZzsjG⁠

CCASA Contact Info

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

Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence

Phone/Text: ⁠⁠1-866-403-8000⁠⁠

At AVA we are working together to make things better.

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This episode is adapted from a live webinar held on Wednesday, May 14, as part of the AVA Webinar Series: Sexual Violence and Trauma-Informed Care – A Public Health Approach.

Our featured guest is Femi Akinsanya (she/her), BSc, Co-Director of the Training, Resource, and Education Centre at Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA). A dedicated leader in the nonprofit and public sectors, Femi brings over five years of experience advocating for systemic change in the response to gender-based violence.

With a background in psychology and health sciences, Femi has led cross-sector collaborations across healthcare, government, post-secondary, and corporate organizations to transform responses to violence. In this episode, she explores trauma-informed care through a public health lens—centering survivor experiences, building institutional accountability, and advancing meaningful, lasting change.

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

Let’s get started.

🔗 Watch the full webinar here: https://youtu.be/s3PUQR2UZkw?si=9_iQGtXwqEVZzsjG

CCASA Contact Info

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

Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence

Phone/Text: ⁠1-866-403-8000⁠

At AVA we are working together to make things better.

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AVA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AVA Resources & Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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 Kira Snodgrass and Mary Valenzuela from Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse.

Together, Kira and Mary help lead essential conversations that move communities toward healing, safety, and change.

Let’s get started.

🔗 Watch the full webinar here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeE88r9D8a4⁠

CCASA Contact Info

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

Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence

Phone/Text: ⁠1-866-403-8000⁠

At AVA we are working together to make things better.

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AVA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AVA Resources & Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@avatraining_ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@avatraining_ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alliance against Violence & Adversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alliance against Violence & Adversity (AVA)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe now and be part of the movement to transform health for women and girls at risk.⁠