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 trauma. Vicarious trauma refers to the negative cumulative impacts of exposure to clients’ disclosures of … Continue reading
Counselling and Support Work
Summary of Domestic Violence Risk Factors, MPSSG
This 2-page Summary of Domestic Violence Risk Factors from the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General articulates 19 domestic violence risk factors within the categories of: Suspect History Access to Weapons/Firearms Complainants Perception of Risk Relationship History Download … Continue reading
Responding to a Sexual Assault Disclosure: Practice Tips for Child Protection Workers
EVA BC’s series of practice tips for responding to disclosures of sexual assault were developed as part of our Western Canada Sexual Assault Initiative funded by Status of Women Canada. They are tailored to various sectors that include anti-violence workers, … Continue reading
Sexual Assault Information Pamphlet: Spanish
As part of EVA BC’s Western Canada Sexual Assault Initiative funded by Status of Women Canada, an informational pamphlet for women who have been sexually assaulted was developed in several different languages. I Have Been Sexually Assaulted, What Do I … Continue reading
Sexual Assault Information Pamphlet: Punjabi
As part of EVA BC’s Western Canada Sexual Assault Initiative funded by Status of Women Canada, an informational pamphlet for women who have been sexually assaulted was developed in several different languages. I Have Been Sexually Assaulted, What Do I … Continue reading
Sexual Assault Information Pamphlet: Persian
As part of EVA BC’s Western Canada Sexual Assault Initiative funded by Status of Women Canada, an informational pamphlet for women who have been sexually assaulted was developed in several different languages. I Have Been Sexually Assaulted, What Do I … Continue reading
Sexual Assault Information Pamphlet: Arabic
As part of EVA BC’s Western Canada Sexual Assault Initiative funded by Status of Women Canada, an informational pamphlet for women who have been sexually assaulted was developed in several different languages. I Have Been Sexually Assaulted, What Do I … Continue reading
Sexual Assault Information Pamphlet: English
As part of EVA BC’s Western Canada Sexual Assault Initiative funded by Status of Women Canada, an informational pamphlet for women who have been sexually assaulted was developed in several different languages. I Have Been Sexually Assaulted, What Do I … Continue reading
Sexual Assault Information Pamphlet: Chinese
As part of EVA BC’s Western Canada Sexual Assault Initiative funded by Status of Women Canada, an informational pamphlet for women who have been sexually assaulted was developed in several different languages. I Have Been Sexually Assaulted, What Do I … Continue reading
Sexual Assault Support Worker Handbook, May 2016
This update of the Sexual Assault Support Worker Handbook, last revised in 2007, was developed as part of the Western Canada Sexual Assault Initiative funded by Status of Women Canada. Updates reflect changes in policy, legislation and best practices. It also … Continue reading