In the wake of recent revelations in the media that has brought the issue of sexual assault to the forefront of public discourse, the Ending Violence Association of BC issued a statement and key points overview. The Ending Violence Association … Continue reading
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Safe Choices Queer Competency Training: Responding to Violence in Queer Women’s Intimate Relationships
This workshop is for participants who have already attended a Safe Choices workshop and/or have some knowledge and understanding of Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans*, Two Spirit, Queer (LGBT2SQ) women’s culture. Through this 3.5 hour workshop Safe Choices will assist you … Continue reading
Governor General’s Awards Recognizes Five Outstanding Canadian Women – Tracy Porteous Among Recipients
EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous is one of five Canadian Women being awarded the 2014 Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. The awards honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the quality of life for women and … Continue reading
NEW! Be More Than A Bystander Video
Please take a look at this newly added video on our EVA BC YouTube page of our Be More Than A Bystander Initiative with the BC Lions! The video was played at the UVic home opener soccer games during Orientation … Continue reading
Seven Years After Oak Bay – Relevant Materials and Documents
Please find below relevant materials and documents by EVA BC from our media event, “Seven Years After Oak Bay: Domestic Violence Still Takes its Toll in BC”, on September 3, 2014. Media Release (Download pdf) Background on Speakers (Download pdf) Backgrounder (Download … Continue reading
2014 Be More Than A Bystander Radio PSAs
Please check out our 2014 Be More Than A Bystander radio PSAs featuring the BC Lions urging listers to “Break the Silence on Violence Against Women”, aired on radio stations throughout British Columbia: Jamal Johnson’s PSA #1: Jamal Johnson’s … Continue reading
News Release – Province, Encana Invest $40,000 for Violence Against Women Video
EVA BC will be developing a workplace training video in conjunction with the Province of BC and Encana to support better workplace practices and interventions to end violence against women. The video will be focused on workers involved in resource … Continue reading
NEW! Be More Than A Bystander PSAs
We are so pleased to share with you 4 new Be More Than A Bystander PSAs that are being shown at the BC Lions games this season. BC Lions’ JR LaRose, Travis Lulay, and Dean Valli and General Manager Wally Buono speak up to break … Continue reading
Be More Than A Bystander Presents at VPD’s Annual Women’s Safety Fair
EVA BC and BC Lions are thrilled to present Be More Than A Bystander at the third annual Women’s Safety Fair on July 5, 2014, 11am-4pm at the Trout Lake Community Centre, held by the Vancouver Police Department and community partners. Angus … Continue reading
Campaign Helps Change Attitudes and Prevent Violence
Today we are excited and grateful for the continued support of the Be More Than A Bystander program by the BC Government, Minister Shirley Bond, Minister Stephanie Cadieux, Encana, the BC Federation of Labour, the BC Lions, and the entire … Continue reading
