07/13/2026
Join us on Wednesday, July 15th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Three decades of impact: The FREDA Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children, featuring Dr. Sarah Yercich and Dr. Margaret Jackson from the FREDA Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children.
🗓️ Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
⏰ 12 – 1:30pm MST
This webinar will provide an overview of the FREDA Centre’s history, mission, and current work, highlighting how collaborative research supports policy, services, and the voices of those impacted by violence. Participants will learn about the Centre’s commitment to community-academic partnerships, addressing systemic inequities, and translating research into meaningful action. The session will also explore emerging priorities in violence prevention and opportunities for future collaboration.
About the Speakers:
Dr. Sarah Yercich (she/her) is an interdisciplinary researcher and activist specializing in violence against women, children, youth, and gender-diverse communities, as well as prison education. She is Co-Director of the FREDA Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children, an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University, and an Instructor and Department Head of Women’s and Gender Studies at Capilano University. Dr. Yercich is also a member of the Alliance Against Violence and Adversity (AVA) Leadership Team, leads AVA’s webinar series, and is an AVA Early Career Researcher.
Dr. Margaret Jackson (she/her) is Co-Director and founding Director of the FREDA Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children, Professor Emerita in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University, and former Director of the Institute for Studies in Criminal Justice Policy. Her research focuses on domestic violence, child abuse, criminal justice policy, marginalized girls, and bullying and cyberbullying, with an emphasis on the impacts of violence on women and children.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
