This Dawson Creek Mirror article spotlights a recent trip by our Be More Than a Bystander Program in Dawson Creek – BC Lions come to DC to speak up on violence against women.
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Laird Cronk: Men Need to be ‘More Than a Bystander’ in Standing Up for Women’s Rights
B.C. Federation of Labour president Laird Cronk attended a recent Be More Than A Bystander training session for men, through the B.C. Centre for Women in the Trades, delivered in partnership between EVA BC and the BC Lions. In this … Continue reading
Lions Tell SDSS Students to Be More Than A Bystander
This article from the Delta Optimist spotlights a recent visit by our Be More Than A Bystander Program to South Delta Secondary: Lions tell SDSS students not to be a bystander.
B.C. Greens Introduce Legislation to Allow Victims of Abuse to Get Out of Property Leases.
The B.C. Green caucus introduced a private members bill this week that would allow tenants to break fixed term leases if staying in their rental unit is a threat to their safety or security – B.C. Greens introduce legislation to allow victims … Continue reading
Dealing with Intimate Partner Violence
This CTV News interview with Genesa Greening, President and CEO of BC Women’s Hospital Foundation, shines a spotlight on the cost of intimate partner violence (IPV), the importance of trauma-informed care, the barriers for women experiencing IPV, solutions, and resources … Continue reading
Felions Project Leads to Donation Toward Ending Violence Against Women
The BC Lions have announced a donation of nearly $10,000 to the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia, from the proceeds of the latest edition of the Felions Dance Team calendar that was sold at all home games and various … Continue reading
Oil Worker Confronts Trudeau on his ‘Gender Impact’ Comment
This Global News article spotlights a town hall meeting in Regina last week during which an oil worker asked Prime Minister Trudeau to clarify comments he made about the ‘gender impact’ of construction workers in rural communities (see this Toronto … Continue reading
NEW! Be More Than A Bystander Winter Holiday Message
We are pleased to share with you a holiday message from our Be More Than A Bystander, featuring Rolly Lumbula of the BC Lions – Winter Holiday Message from EVA BC and the BC Lions.
Funded Family Justice 211 Report Service
EVA BC Information Update, December 2018 Section 211 of the BC Family Law Act authorizes courts to order reports that assess the needs of a child, the ability of a party to satisfy those needs and/or the views of a … Continue reading
Grants Awarded to Combat Gender-Based Violence
EVA BC has received a one-time grant of $100,000 to continue supporting new and developing interagency case assessment teams (ICATs) – Grants Awarded to Combat Gender-Based Violence. Many thanks to the Government of British Columbia for your support of ICATs … Continue reading