This CCWS Information Bulletin – Community Safety Planning in Indigenous Communities, March 2018 – has been developed to help workers in the field identify and address risk factors and safety considerations specific to Indigenous women within the broader context of … Continue reading
Backgrounders and Info Bulletins
In Custody No Contact Orders, March 2018
This CCWS Information Bulletin – In Custody No Contact Orders, March 2018 – describes the availability of and limitations to No Contact Orders while an accused is in custody. This Information Bulletin was developed in response to information CCWS received … Continue reading
Risk Identification, EVA Notes
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 yet, domestic violence homicides are one of the most preventable of homicides. Risk identification is … Continue reading
Vicarious Trauma and Resilience, EVA Notes
Anti-violence workers are largely aware of the existence of vicarious trauma, or VT, and the impacts it can have on helpers who are indirectly exposed to traumatic events through emotionally engaging with and hearing the stories of their clients. This … Continue reading
The ‘Freeze’ Response to Sexual Violence, EVA Notes
Many survivors describe having felt unable to move or speak during a sexual assault. This temporary state of paralysis, sometimes called the ‘freeze’ response, is also known as ‘tonic immobility.’ This edition of EVA Notes discusses the realities of the … Continue reading
Queer- and Trans-Inclusive Anti-Violence Services, EVA Notes
Domestic and sexual violence are gendered crimes, and impact people in different ways depending on intersecting identities and forms of oppression. This edition of EVA Notes offers ideas on how to make services more inclusive, updates on key terminology, and … Continue reading
Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse, EVA Notes
Animal abuse is a “red flag” for the existence of, or potential for, serious domestic violence. An injured pet may be the first indicator to outsiders that abuse is occurring in a home. This edition of EVA Notes describes some … Continue reading
Third Party Reporting Protocol Enhancement, March 2017
In British Columbia, Third Party Reporting (TPR) of sexual assault is a process which allows adult victims (19 and over) to report details of a sexual offence/assault to police anonymously through a Community-Based Victim Services (CBVS) program. This “Third Party … Continue reading
Advancing Gender Equality, EVA Notes
Advancing gender equality has been identified as a priority by Canada’s federal government, which has mandated Status of Women Canada to lead the development of a Federal Strategy Against Gender-Based Violence. Gender-based violence is understood as a both a product … Continue reading
When Disasters Strike, EVA Notes
North American case studies and first-hand accounts indicate that violence against women is likely to increase after a disaster. In the aftermath of disaster, whether it be natural or human-made, community-based anti-violence organizations in the affected area are likely to … Continue reading