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
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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 Party 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 Rapid Response Protocol for High-risk GBV Cases
We designed a Rapid Response Protocol to ensure that highest-risk cases related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, which cannot be resolved at the local level, receive immediate attention by relevant agencies. “Highest-risk,” as outlined in the ICAT Best … 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
Provincial webinar: Addressing Domestic Violence in LGBT2SQ+ Communities Across BC
EVA BC 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 was supported by the Province of British … Continue reading