EVA BC’s Community Coordination for Women’s Safety (CCWS) team is pleased to share Sexual Violence Safety and Risk (SVSR) Guiding Principles, written and developed by Gisela Ruebsaat with the support of others at CCWS and in consultation with several experts. The SVSR Guiding … Continue reading
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BREAKING: New Funding $10 Million to Community-Based Sexual Assault Programs
The Provincial Government announced this morning $10 million to support the delivery and co-ordinated emergency sexual assault response services in BC. The Ending Violence Association of BC has received funding to administer this 3-year grant program, in collaboration with the … Continue reading
UPDATED! EVA BC COVID-19 Resources
This page will be updated on an ongoing basis. Bulletins 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 Are You Or Do You Know a Woman … Continue reading
Interim Third Part Response Protocol During COVID-19
EVA BC has developed an Interim Third Party Reporting Protocol to provide guidance to CBVS and other designated programs regarding the provision of support to survivors to complete a Third Party Report while physical distancing measures and stay-at-home orders are in … Continue reading
NEW! Be More Than A Bystander PSAs: COVID-19 and Gender-Based Violence
EVA BC is proud to partner with the BC Lions on a new series of #BeMoreThanABystander PSAs that make the link between COVID-19 and gender-based violence. Please stay tuned for more PSAs to come. We invite you to share widely: Home … 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
NEW! SHARP Workplaces Project Posters
The SHARP Workplaces project has produced new posters, each aimed at a separate audience: Nonprofits, Small Business, and Indigenous Communities. They provide information on the training components that EVA BC offers regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. Please share these … Continue reading
Poster: Help Is Available During COVID-19
Please find below a poster with resources and supports for folks impacted by gender-based violence during COVID-19. We invite you to share widely. EVA BC Poster Colour: Help is Available During COVID-19 EVA BC Poster Black and White: Help is … Continue reading
Provincial Justice System Advisory Groups Established
EVA BC is pleased to join Justice COVID-19 Response Group, to support government response to the impact of restrictive public health measures on the justice system – Provincial Justice System Advisory Groups Established. Surrey-Now Leader article: BC creates advisory groups … Continue reading
Safe Choices Webinar: Addressing Domestic Violence in LGBT2SQ+ Communities Across BC
EVA BC’s Safe Choices LGBT2SQ+ Support and Education Program recently offered a provincial webinar – Addressing Domestic Violence in LGBT2SQ+ Communities Across BC – for anti-violence, social services, health, and justice sector service providers, and community partners. This provincial webinar … Continue reading