The Community Coordination for Women’s Safety (CCWS) Regional Coordinator works as a member of the CCWS Team and is responsible for providing support for community coordination initiatives and programs in the anti-violence field in BC. The objective of this … Continue reading
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Employment Opportunity: Program Support Coordinator
The Program Support Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and providing support to the contracted programs under EVA BC’s provincial umbrella (Community-Based Victim Services, Stopping The Violence Counselling programs, Stopping The Violence Outreach programs, and Multicultural Outreach programs), and coordinating training … Continue reading
Employment Opportunity: Administrative Coordinator
The Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for coordination of administrative responsibilities for EVA BC membership and the Provincial Services Stream, as well as supporting the duties of the Senior Manager of Finance and Administration. The successful candidate will work with … Continue reading
New Online Resource Hub Offers Tools to Prevent and Respond to Workplace Sexual Harassment
The Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) is pleased to announce the launch of its Sexual Harassment Advice, Response and Prevention for Workplaces (SHARP Workplaces) online resource hub. With funding provided by the Government of Canada’s Department of … Continue reading
Founding Executive Director of EVA BC, Tracy Porteous, Steps Down
Dear Friends and Colleagues, After founding EVA BC in 1992, and steadfastly and loyally steering the growth and development of EVA BC for the past 26 years as our Executive Director, Tracy has made the decision to step down. Under … Continue reading
23 Organizations to Receive Emergency Sexual Assault Services Funding Grants Through EVA BC
Twenty-three organizations from across BC will receive grants to support the delivery of coordinated emergency sexual assault response services, the Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) announced today. EVA BC is administering a three-year, $10-million Emergency Sexual Assault Services … Continue reading
EVA BC Member Programs to Receive Free Uber Eat Meals
EVA BC will be distributing $25,000 worth of free Uber Eats meals to our member programs until Dec. 31, 2020, thanks to newly announced additional funding from our corporate partner Uber. These Uber Eats coupons will enable our member programs … Continue reading
New Rapid Response Protocol for High-risk GBV Cases
We designed a Rapid Response Protocol to ensure that highest-risk cases related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, which cannot be resolved at the local level, receive immediate attention by relevant agencies. “Highest-risk,” as outlined in the ICAT Best … Continue reading
NEW! Six Informational Bulletins Addressing Gender-Based Violence During COVID-19
As part of our ongoing pandemic-related resources, please find below six Informational Bulletins that address gender-based violence during COVID-19: Are You Worried About Increasing Violence at Home During COVID-19? Are You Worried About Someone’s Safety During COVID-19? Staying Resilient During COVID-19 … Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en Jurisdiction and Governance Must be Respected
In response to the treatment of Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs, their people and supporters, the Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) supports the January 7, 2020 public statement issued by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC): The UBCIC Chiefs Council fully … Continue reading