In this Media Release, the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia voices its support for Bill C-16, a critical step towards enshrining the equal rights of transgender (trans) and gender diverse people in Canadian law – Statement in Support of Bill C-16
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DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION EXTENDED! Working with Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma
EVA BC is very pleased to announce the new dates for the Two-Day Workshop by Dr. Lori Haskell on “Working with Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma”. The workshop is taking place May 1 and 2, 2017 at … Continue reading
EVA BC Media Release – Feminist Coalition Responds to Verdict in Wagar Retrial for Sexual Assault
In this Media Release, a coalition of feminist organizations responds offers support to the complainant at the conclusion of the retrial of sexual assault charges against the accused, Alexander Wagar – Feminist Coalition Responds to Verdict in Wagar Retrial for Sexual … Continue reading
EVA BC and BC Women’s Hospital Foundation Partner to Support Sexual Assault Survivors
BC Women’s Hospital Foundation and the Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) have launched their three-year research project, Changing Perceptions: Reimagining Sexual Assault to Better Support Survivors, with the goal of advancing best practices to better support survivors of … Continue reading
Domestic Violence Risk Factors Info
Many anti-violence workers are familiar with the 2-page Summary of Domestic Violence Risk Factors from the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, which articulates 19 domestic violence risk factors within the categories of: Suspect History Access to Weapons/Firearms … Continue reading
EVA BC Annual Training Forum 2016
#OurTimeisNow: Ending Gender-Based Violence November 24 & 25, 2016 To register, click here >> Annual General Meeting: November 23, 2016 at 4 p.m. Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC View brochure for complete details View 2-Day At a … Continue reading
NEW! Be More Than A Bystander PSAs
We are so pleased to share with you our new Be More Than A Bystander PSAs that are being shown at the BC Lions games this season. Travis Lulay, Shawn Gore, Rolly Lumbala and Eric Fraser of the BC Lions encourage you to speak up … Continue reading
Letter to Editor Refutes Claims
EVA BC and BC Society of Transition Houses recently collaborated to write a Letter to the Editor in response to claims made in Douglas Todd’s Vancouver Sun article of August 21, 2016, “B.C.’s domestic violence programs based on ‘false’ theory”. … Continue reading
NEW! Be More Than A Bystander Summer Holiday Message
We are pleased to share with you a summer holiday message from Travis Lulay, T-Dre Player, Shawn Gore and Rolly Lumbula of the BC Lions about how to be more than a bystander. This message was originally distributed to key contacts … Continue reading
NEW Resources! Western Canada Sexual Assault Initiative
We are thrilled to be sharing with you the outcomes of our Western Canada Sexual Assault Initiative! We are honoured to have been part of this 2-year collaborative project with Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to ensure consistent and improved responses … Continue reading