Aruna Papp, author of the paper “Culturally-Driven Violence Against Women: a growing problem in Canada’s immigrant communities”, will be speaking at EVA BC’s November 2010 training forum. Read the Media Release – Cultural-Driven Violence Against Women.
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Oak Bay Murder-Suicide Triggers Training Overhaul
EVA BC comments on the province’s first round of recommendations coming out of the new Domestic Violence Action Plan, saying it’s a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done. Read the Times Colonist article – Oak Bay … Continue reading
Cuts to B.C.’s Violence Against Women Programs Going in Wrong Direction
EVA BC speaks out in the Georgia Straight – Cuts to B.C.’s violence against women programs going in wrong direction.
You Are Not Alone: Violence, Substance Use and Mental Health
International Agencies such as the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and Amnesty International have all identified violence against women as a serious global human rights issue. A large proportion of women with substance use issues are survivors of domestic … Continue reading
Men Speak Up: Ending Violence Together
Men in high-profile leadership positions from across BC have come together to speak out about violence against women in this ground-breaking non-partisan new film. The film combines news footage from recent cases of domestic violence homicides in BC with short … Continue reading