New resources – mitigating vicarious trauma
Frontline anti-violence workers are routinely exposed to trauma, and may experience negative impacts as a result of working with victims and survivors of violence and
Frontline anti-violence workers are routinely exposed to trauma, and may experience negative impacts as a result of working with victims and survivors of violence and
In February-March, EVA BC participated in the Community Engagement Initiative on the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence coordinated by the YWCA Canada and
During the COVID pandemic, when physical/social distancing is required, many community-based advocates are working from home. In this moment, technology plays a vital role, ensuring
EVA BC’s Community Coordination for Survivor Safety program (CCSS) recently developed a Backgrounder on Sexual Assault Coordination Initiatives. This resource is intended to give organizations
This CCSS Information Bulletin provides general guidelines to the anti-violence sector on providing coordinated services to minors. Working with minors will always require a case
Coercive control is present in the lives of many, if not most, of anti-violence workers’ clients. The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against
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,
EVA BC has prepared a helpful background document, Bill M217: The Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Act: British Columbia’s Clare’s Law, in response to 2019 provincial legislation and questions
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
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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