As we approach the end of the year, we find ourselves reflecting on the unwavering dedication of our partners across the province.
This year has reinforced a vital truth: our work is only possible because of the community that surrounds us. Because of your support, we have been able to continue our mission of education, advocacy, and provincial coordination. Whether you are a survivor, a frontline worker from one of our member agencies, a community partner, a funder, or an ally to our cause, your commitment to ending sexual violence in Saskatchewan is what drives our progress.
While the holidays can be a season of joy, we also recognize they can be a difficult time for many. We remain committed to ensuring that the path toward healing and justice remains open and supported throughout the new year.
Thank you for standing with us. We wish you a peaceful and restorative holiday season.
-The SASS Team
WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER
Please join us in welcoming the newest member of our Team, Francis Oshikoya!
Francis supports the development of evidence-based policies and initiatives that strengthen survivor support systems and improve service coordination across the province. He holds a master’s in public policy analysis and his background is in public policy and social research with a focus on data-driven analysis and program evaluation. His career has focused on using research and operational insights to inform decisions that make public services more effective and equitable.
His work at SASS is driven by the belief that thoughtful policy can help create safer communities and ensure that every survivor’s voice informs systemic change.
Outside work, he is interested in thinking about how to be better in tactical games like chess and soccer.
MEMBER TOUR
‘Tis the season for our annual member tour! Kerrie, Patience, and Dr. Manuela Valle-Castro have been trekking across the province to learn from our members about:
The way their services impact their communities,
Promising practices in support of survivors,
Effective strategies for preventing sexual violence,
The systemic challenges survivors face in their area.
We are grateful to our funders, without whom this essential work would not be possible!
First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse (FRT) training has SEVENTEEN new facilitators!
Our team of facilitators hails from every corner of the province - reaching from Onion Lake and the Athabasca Basin to Yorkton and Carlyle. These facilitators are busting myths, preventing violence, and building safety by educating their communities on how to identify and respond to sexual violence and refer survivors to vital support services.
If you are interested in taking FRT training or joining our community of facilitators, please reach out to our Provincial Coordinator, Denise, at denise@sassk.ca
Enough Already
Safe workplaces are about so much more than PPE - they are built on culture. When you combine robust policies, clear company values, and an equipped workforce, you will see the results:
Passionate, dedicated staff who stay long-term.
Higher productivity and engagement.
Mutual respect across all levels of the organization.
Deep-seated trust in leadership.
Enough Already gives leaders the foundation to build an outstanding company culture. Through our policy support and customized training on preventing workplace harassment, we give you the tools to create a workplace where people are truly excited to show up.
Book your free consultation now.
Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence: A Systemic Investigation
On November 18, 2025, the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) released Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence: A Systemic Investigation. This 18-month-long audit included over 2,250 consultations with survivors, community advocates, legal professionals, researchers, and frontline service providers.
The national and provincial reports outline actionable recommendations to strengthen Canada’s criminal justice response. These include: improving trauma-informed training for police, lawyers, and judges; enhancing supports for survivors with intersectional identities; ensuring culturally safe practices; and expanding coordinated, wrap-around services - particularly in rural and remote communities.
Trans Feminine Inclusion in Feminist Workplaces
Based on the lived experiences of trans women working in feminist organizations across Canada, this report outlines systemic barriers to trans feminine individuals’ employment and leadership in the feminist sector and provides practical advice to feminist organizations – leadership, workers, and funders – on how to more meaningfully support trans feminine staff. Alongside the report is an accompanying Calls to Action and Self-Guided Audit Tool that organizations can use as a roadmap and to mark their progress.
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