This Metro News Canada article features an interview with EVA BC Executive Director Tracy Porteous about our Be More Than A Bystander program, in regards to an incident where a woman was harassed at a TD bank in Toronto and staff … Continue reading
Category Archives: Bystander In the News
Melinda Mack Recipient of Be More Than A Bystander Award
EVA BC was thrilled to present our First Annual “Be More Than A Bystander” Award last Friday, November 25th, during our Annual Training Conference and on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This award honours dedicated community … Continue reading
Drivetime Ireland Interview with Tracy Porteous – Be More Than A Bystander
EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous attended the Safe Ireland Summit this week in Dublin to talk about our amazing #BeMoreThanABystander program. As a result she was then invited on “Drivetime” RTÉ, Ireland’s national radio program during prime time. Please check out … Continue reading
B.C. Lions Quarterback Says Trump’s Comments on Women Not ‘Locker Room Banter’
BC Lions Quarterback Travis Lulay continues to be an inspiring role model and spokesperson for #BeMoreThanABystander – B.C. Lions quarterback says Trump’s comments on women not ‘locker room banter’
Sexual Assault Concerns Lead to Changes at B.C. Universities
This Vancouver Sun article spotlights the work underway at post-secondary institutions to effect “cultural change” regarding sexual violence on campuses, including Be More Than A Bystander training delivered to students at BCIT, SFU and UBC – Sexual assault concerns lead to … Continue reading
Roundhouse Radio Interview with Tracy Porteous – Domestic Violence and Bystander Intervention
EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous was interviewed on Roundhouse Radio 98.3 about domestic violence, how bystanders can intervene and offer support to victims and perpetrators, and the importance of a safety plan for women in violent relationships – Domestic Violence and … Continue reading
Global News Interview with Tracy Porteous – How and When Should Bystanders Intervene
EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous was interviewed by Steve Darling on Global News TV this morning in response to the tragic case of domestic violence in Port Moody that had many neighbours wondering what they could do if domestic violence is taking … Continue reading
Third Dancing in the Light Conference a Huge Success
This article from Coast Mountain News spotlights the Dancing in the Light Conference held in Bella Coola on June 21st and 22nd. Tracy Porteous and JR LaRose presented at the conference about our Be More Than A Bystander initiative – Third … Continue reading
Do Not Standby…Intervene
This article from Council of the Haida Nation spotlights JR Larose’s visit to Haida Gwaii to deliver the Be More Than A Bystander program – Do not standby … intervene
JR LaRose Visiting Haida Gwaii to Deliver Be More Than A Bystander
Retired BC Lions JR LaRose will be visiting Masset and Queen Charlotte on May 30th and May 31st to deliver a series of our Be More Than A Bystander Indigenous Communities presentations. These presentations are being delivered as part of … Continue reading
