In a recent ValorUS Conversations podcast episode, Paul Bancroft, the Executive Director of Sierra Community House, shares his journey of starting as a young violence prevention educator and eventually working up to become Executive Director.  

ValorUS is a non-profit organization based in the United States dedicated to ending sexual violence and supporting survivors. ValorUS’s mission is to prevent and end sexual violence by advancing equity and eradicating oppression. Their efforts focus on advocacy, education, and public policy to create a safer, more just society. 

Leah Aldridge, host of the Valor Conversations podcast, sits down with advocates from across the globe as they share their stories about their important work in the gender-based violence movement. In a conversation with Paul, he discusses his unexpected advocacy efforts, particularly how he supported numerous survivors of sexual violence by a healthcare professional and his work across state lines to prevent further violence. For more details, you can listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, or Spreaker.