From the series: Critical Elements of an Effective Response to Violence Against Women Download file (pdf)
Policy, Legislative and Legal Analysis
Briefing Note 12: Addressing Sexual Assault
From the series: Critical Elements of an Effective Response to Violence Against Women Download file (pdf)
Briefing Note 14: Legal Aid and Related Family Law Services for Abused Women
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Briefing Note 15: Training on Violence Against Women
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Briefing Note 16: Prevention of Violence Against Women
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Immigrant, Refugee and Non-Status Women and Violence in Relationships
This document explores some of the issues facing immigrant and refugee women, as well as women without immigration status, who experience violence. Download file (pdf)
Analysis of Policies Affecting Immigrant, Refugee and Visitor Women Who Experience Violence
In March 2006, as an extension of our work on immigration issues, Community Coordination for Women’s Safety extended an invitation to six agencies or individuals to consult with us regarding policies affecting immigrant, refugee and visitor women who experience violence. … Continue reading
Easy Reference Guide to Bill C-2: Amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Canada Evidence Act
In 2005 and 2006 Parliament passed Bill C-2 amending the Criminal Code of Canada (Code) and amending the Canada Evidence Act (C.E.A.). This guide to the legislation was funded by the National Policy Centre for Victim Issues: Department of Justice Canada. … Continue reading
Records Management Guidelines: Protecting Privacy for Survivors of Violence
Principles and approaches to managing client records. Developed by Gisela Ruebsaat for EVA BC and the BC/Yukon Society of Transition Houses. Funding provided by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, the Ministry of Community Services and the National Policy Centre for Victim Issues, … Continue reading
Researched To Death: BC Aboriginal Women And Violence
A review of reports from different sources to determine the extent to which the numerous recommendations and suggestions have been acted on to ameliorate the impact of violence against Aboriginal women. Download file (pdf)