In this episode, we are joined by Christie Paschakis. Christie is Branch Head at the Toronto Public Library, a Senior Editor with Acumen Magazine, and the Founder of Soar Initiative. Throughout this episode, we discuss forensic evidence accessibility in Canada. Christie shares the findings of her most recent article with the Acumen Magazine, "The Long & Storied History of Rape Kits". We dive into the history of sexual assault kits, and new innovations making place around the world to enhance accessibility to forensic evidence collection.

Resources:

The Long & Storied History of Rape Kits https://www.theacumengroup.org/single-post/the-long-storied-history-of-rape-kits

EEKs in London - https://library.college.police.uk/docs/appref/C909E0418

Soar Initiative - https://linktr.ee/soar_initiativecanada