Anti-violence workers are disproportionately impacted by vicarious trauma. Many have experienced violence and trauma themselves. To better meet the needs of people who have experienced trauma,
The August edition of EVA Notes provides a brief overview of three common eating disorders, and the link between eating disorders and trauma. Anyone of
Sex work can be defined as “the exchange of money for sexual services provided by a consenting adult” (Living in Community, 2018). Sex workers include
Non-Fatal Strangulation is shockingly common in intimate partner violence, but often goes undisclosed. It’s very important that both survivors and advocates working with them are
Self-injury behaviour (SIB) is when someone deliberately causes injury to one’s own body, without the intention to commit suicide or for body modification such as
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) among survivors of intimate partner violence has been called a “secret epidemic”. Up to 92% of victims of relationship violence suffer
This 4-page EVA BC Information Bulletin discusses the implications for victims/survivors of power-based crimes and staff related to Community-Based Victim Services (CBVS) workers’ lack of
While it can be useful to communicate with clients electronically (through email, text, instant messaging or a video call), it is important to avoid sharing
EVA BC is currently involved in a five-year project, Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative with Vulnerable Populations (CDHPIVP), which is funded by the Social Sciences and
Domestic violence related homicides account for 1 in 5 murders in Canada. On average, one woman is murdered by her partner every 6 days. And
Ending Violence Association of BC acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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