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

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Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence

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