In this episode, forensic nurse practitioner Hannah Varto speaks with Christie Paschakis, founder of SOAR Initiative Canada and Ontario Says NO MORE, to examine the key nuances and implications emerging from the Hockey Canada trial.

Beyond the Verdict: The Hockey Canada Trial - Episode 2


Content Warning: Explicit descriptions of violence against women. In this episode of Beyond the Rape Kit: Canada’s Forensic Frontline, we speak with Karen Mason of Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR) for a grounded and thoughtful discussion about femicide in Canada, its patterns, its preventable nature, and the systemic factors that allow gender-based violence to continue.

Discussing Femicide in Canada with Karen Mason - Episode 1

Welcome to Beyond the Rape Kit, the official podcast of the Canadian Forensic Nurses Association (CFNA). In this introductory episode, host Hannah Varto sets the stage for a series exploring the realities of forensic nursing in Canada—where healthcare, law, and trauma-informed care meet.

Beyond the Rape Kit: Canada’s Forensic Frontline – Intro Episode

Forensic nursing is more than just evidence collection. It includes trauma-informed, compassionate care, clinical documentation, and collaboration with law enforcement and legal professionals. Through this podcast, the Canadian Forensic Nurses Association aims to provide education, share expertise, and promote best practices across the country.