A new initiative studying femicide cases in Canada has just been launched out of the University of Guelph. The Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability is an initiative of U of G’s Centre for the Study of Social and … Continue reading
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Media Recap: Minister Monsef Announces More Than $2.2 Million for Gender Equality Projects in British Columbia
On September 8, 2017, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women and the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced $2.2 Million for gender equality projects in BC. Tracy Porteous, Executive Director for … Continue reading
NEW! Be More Than A Bystander 2017 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, Matt Bucknor, Rolly Lumbala and Craig Roh of the BC Lions encourage everyone to speak up … Continue reading
NEW! Be More Than A Bystander Videos – Scenarios
We are so pleased to share with you 3 new Be More Than A Bystander videos of bystander intervention scenarios. These videos were created in partnership between EVA BC and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), as part of BCIT’s Bystander Intervention … Continue reading
Violence Against Women Living With Disabilities
The Disability Alliance BC’s latest edition of Transition magazine, focused on violence and abuse, has been published. EVA BC contributed an article entitled ‘Violence Against Women Living with Disabilities’ (p. 8-9). Please check out the online PDF version – Transition: … Continue reading
EVA BC Media Release – Statement in Support of Bill C-16
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
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