JR LaRose visited Nanaimo on February 1st to present a special public Be More Than A Bystander presentation. People First Radio taped the event and are sharing the podcast on their website – We need more men to stand with women. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Bystander In the News
BC Lions Players Visiting Local Schools This Week
The Be More Than A Bystander initiative kicks off this week with its first road trip of the season, visiting secondary school students in Ladysmith, Qualicum Beach, Comox and Courtenay – BC Lions players visiting local schools this week – Comox … Continue reading
People First Radio Interview with JR LaRose and Anne Taylor of Haven Society on Be More Than A Bystander Event
People First Radio interviewed JR LaRose, spokesperson for our Be More Than A Bystander Initiative, and Haven Society’s Executive Director Anne Taylor. They spoke about bystander intervention and a special evening public event of our Indigenous Be More Than A Bystander presentation … Continue reading
JR LaRose to Speak in Nanaimo about Preventing Violence Against Women
JR LaRose will be presenting Be More Than A Bystander in a special public presentation on February 1st, 2016 in Nanaimo – JR LaRose to speak in Nanaimo
16 Powerful Public Service Announcements Saying NO To Violence Against Women
As a part of their ’16 for 16’ campaign, The Pixel Project selected 16 PSAs from around the world that address violence against women, including our own #BeMoreThanABystander initiative – 16 Powerful Public Service Announcements Saying NO To Violence Against Women
Football League Leads the Way in Ending Violence Against Women
This Vancouver Sun article spotlights the CFL’s domestic violence policy and our Be More Than A Bystander initiative with the BC Lions – Daphne Bramham, Football league leads the way in fighting violence against women
Nelson Forum Looks at Safe Housing for Women
Housing for women fleeing family violence was the topic of a public forum held last week at Nelson Community Services as part of Homelessness Action Week. Comments from the discussion are highlighted in this Nelson Star article including a mention … Continue reading
Shaw TV Interview by David Berner with Tracy Porteous on Violence Against Women
In this episode, David Berner interviews the Ending Violence Association of BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous about violence against women. Their discussion covers a wide range of topics including our collaboration with the BC Lions and the Be More Than A Bystander … Continue reading
NFL’s Problem Isn’t Too Many Abusers; It’s Too Few Terry Bradshaws Speaking Out
“Even the most conscious athletes can fall into the trap of protecting their brother-teammates with silence, Canadian activist Tracy Porteous said. That’s why she enlisted star players of the B.C. Lions in a campaign to convince young athletes that keeping … Continue reading
Fighting Domestic Violence Through Early Education
This Global News article features an interview with Dr. Jackson Katz during his visit to students at Okanagan College this week to talk about the cultural shift that needs to take place among men to help prevent domestic violence – Fighting domestic violence … Continue reading
