The Disability Alliance BC’s latest edition of Transition magazine, focused on violence and abuse, has been published. EVA BC contributed an article entitled ‘Violence Against Women Living with Disabilities’ (p. 8-9). Please check out the online PDF version – Transition: … Continue reading
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Taking a Stand Against Violence
Our Be More Than A Bystander program is featured in the Spring 2017 issue of Frontline Magazine! Please check out the spotlight on page 6. The article also spotlights our 31 minute training video for the oil and gas sector, developed in … Continue reading
CFAX 1070 Interview with Tracy Porteous – Proposed Changes to Canadian Sexual Assault Laws
EVA BC’s Executive Director was interviewed by Adam Stirling on CFAX 1070 about the proposed changes to sexual assault laws in Canada – CFAX 1070 Interview
EVA BC Media Release – Statement in Support of Bill C-16
In this Media Release, the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia voices its support for Bill C-16, a critical step towards enshrining the equal rights of transgender (trans) and gender diverse people in Canadian law – Statement in Support of Bill C-16
Transition Society Celebrates Three Decades of Service
May 28 – June 3 is National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. This year, EVA BC’s Executive Director has been invited by The Comox Valley Transition Society to speak at an event honouring their volunteers. #VictimsWeek. Comox Valley Record … Continue reading
Ways to Fix B.C.’s Broken Anti-Violence Sector – From the Women Who Know It Best
This article from Discourse Media spotlights interviews with 8 women, including EVA BC’s Executive Director, who share their personal stories and suggestions for fixing B.C.’s broken anti-violence sector: Ways to Fix B.C.’s Broken Anti-Violence Sector – From the Women Who Know It Best.
Bystander Presentation in Whitehorse During Sexualized Assault Prevention Month
This Whitehorse Daily Star article highlights an upcoming Be More Than A Bystander presentation by JR LaRose in Whitehorse during their Sexualized Assault Prevention Month – Events mark Sexualized Assault Prevention Month
Roughriders Cutting Cox the Right Move, Says Anti-Violence Crusader
This CBC article spotlights an interview with EVA BC’s Executive Director about the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ decision to release defensive back Justin Cox after being informed of an incident involving domestic violence: Roughriders cutting Cox the right move, says anti-violence crusader.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION EXTENDED! Working with Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma
EVA BC is very pleased to announce the new dates for the Two-Day Workshop by Dr. Lori Haskell on “Working with Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma”. The workshop is taking place May 1 and 2, 2017 at … Continue reading
MLA Sturdy, RCMP Support Expanded Sex-Assault Services in Sea to Sky
This article from Pique Magazine spotlights the work to improve access to services throughout the Sea to Sky – MLA Sturdy, RCMP support expanded sex-assault services in Sea to Sky.