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Victoria Police Chief Calls for Law to Shield Kids From Violence
Times Colonist article discussing a new law Victoria police Chief Jamie Graham is hoping to introduce to the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police in August, asking for a criminal code amendment relating to children who witness abuse – Victoria Police … Continue reading
Community Groups Sidelined by Funding Decision in Missing Women Inquiry
EVA BC and West Coast LEAF Media Release – Community Groups Sidelined by Funding Decision in Missing Women Inquiry
Domestic Violence Accord Cited as an Example for the Rest of BC
Twenty groups signed a “Domestic Violence Accord” in Castlegar last week, outlining protocols for each agency in the event a woman should ask for help. Leanna Kozak of Castlegar RCMP Victim Services and Kris Taks of the Castlegar and District Community … Continue reading
Community Groups Sidelined by Funding Decision in Missing Women Inquiry
EVA BC and West Coast LEAF Media Release – Community Groups Sidelined by Funding Decision in Missing Women Inquiry
West Coast LEAF and Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) Granted “Limited Standing” at Missing Women Commission of Inquiry
EVA BC and West Coast LEAF Media Release – West Coast LEAF and Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) Granted “Limited Standing” at Missing Women Commission of Inquiry.
Tracy Porteous: An International Women’s Day Call for Action on Violence in B.C.
In recognition of International Women’s Day, EVA BC’s Executive Director, Tracy Porteous, wrote an Opinion-Editorial for the Georgia Straight – Tracy Porteous: An International Women’s Day Call for Action on Violence in B.C.
Serious Action Needed to Address Violence Against Women
Burns Lake, B.C. – 17-year old Chassidy Charlie of Burns Lake is the third young woman to be murdered in northern BC in recent months. 36-year old Cynthia Maas of Prince George, and 15-year old Loren Donn Leslie of Fraser … Continue reading
Tracy Porteous Interview on 94xFM Prince George – In memory of Chassidy Charlie
The Ending Violence Association of BC wants to express our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of women who have been murdered across the province in recent months, including Chassidy Charlie who was murdered last week near Burns Lake. … Continue reading
BC Suffers High Rates of Missing and Murdered Women and Girls
EVA BC Media Release – BC Suffers High Rates of Missing and Murdered Women and Girls.