EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 1H 24M
Sexual Violence and Trauma-Informed Care: A Public Health Approach with Femi Akinsanya
from HERHealth Podcast · host AVA Training Centre
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_iQGtXwqEVZzsjGCCASA Contact Info Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse: Support and Information Line Phone: 403-237-5888Alberta’s One Line for Sexual ViolencePhone/Text: 1-866-403-8000 At AVA we are working together to make things better. Website:AVA Linktree:AVA Resources & LinksInstagram:@avatraining_caX: @avatraining_caFacebook:Alliance against Violence & AdversityLinkedIn:Alliance against Violence & Adversity (AVA)Subscribe now and be part of the movement to transform health for women and girls at risk.
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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_iQGtXwqEVZzsjGCCASA Contact Info Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse: Support and Information Line Phone: 403-237-5888Alberta’s One Line for Sexual ViolencePhone/Text: 1-866-403-8000 At AVA we are working together to make things better. Website:AVA Linktree:AVA Resources & LinksInstagram:@avatraining_caX: @avatraining_caFacebook:Alliance against Violence & AdversityLinkedIn:Alliance against Violence & Adversity (AVA)Subscribe now and be part of the movement to transform health for women and girls at risk.
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