Ending Violence Blog
Via our award winning blog Battered Women’s Support Services provides education and advocacy as we work towards the elimination of violence.
Mother Earth Day 2024: There is No Climate Justice Without Gender Justice
Women, who make up the majority of the world's poor, are largely more dependent on natural resources, placing them at the front lines of climate change, with less economic resources to combat its impact. There is a causal interrelationship between gender inequalities...
23rd Sexual Assault Awareness Month – SAAM 2024
April 2024 marks the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SAAM is part of a broad herstory of anti-violence work and was founded by the National Sexual Violence Resource Centre in the US to educate, call for political and legal reform and to end sexual...
Violence against women is rooted in unequal power relationships between men and women in society.
As Prevention of Violence Against Women Week draws to a close, it's crucial to remember that our work doesn't stop here. Violence against women is deeply ingrained in societies worldwide, perpetuated by systems of male dominance and privilege. What are the Roots of...
Abusive Men Describe the Benefits of Violence
Today, on Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, we’re shedding light on an insightful article by Chuck Derry titled “Abusive Men Describe The Benefits of Violence". For many years, Chuck Derry facilitated court mandated groups for men who batter. One night he...
How to Identify Post-Separation Abuse Tactics and Protect Yourself
The road to safety can look differently and for many survivors of domestic, intimate partner and/or sexualized violence, escaping by leaving the relationship unfortunately doesn’t necessarily mean they are automatically safe from future violence an ex-partner who has...
Fashion Justice.
As we are in Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, it's crucial to acknowledge another significant movement happening concurrently – Fashion Revolution Week. This annual global campaign, slated from April 15th to April 24th, is not just about style; it's a call...
45 Years of Fighting for Justice
As you know, the fight for justice is not an easy road. So, as we begin our 45th year on the frontline, we stand alongside community members and supporters, combined with the hard work of our volunteers and staff, working together to make justice for survivors and victims possible.
Violence Prevention and Intervention Training Spring Cohort 2024
As we welcome the beginning of Prevention of Violence against Women Week, we are dedicated to garnering support to end gender-based violence in all its forms including intimate partner, domestic and sexualized violence. Throughout this week, we invite you to be...
Couples Counselling is not the Answer if Your Partner is Abusive
Couples Counselling is not the Answer if Your Partner is Abusive In recent years, there's been growing awareness surrounding the importance of mental health support within relationships. From communication issues to trust concerns, couples therapy has been a beacon of...
Resources to Support the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
On this significant day, March 21st, as we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reflect on the interconnectedness of global struggles against racial injustice.
International Women’s Day 2024
Today, as we commemorate International Women’s Day, we honour the remarkable strength, achievements, and unity of women, girls, and femmes worldwide. It’s a day to celebrate their resilience in the face of adversity but also to confront the harsh realities of gender-based violence, misogyny, and oppression that continue to plague our communities.
BWSS Response to the Expansion of Legal Aid in BC
Last week, there was a significant development in legal aid for survivors of intimate partner violence who are navigating the family law system. The Government of BC announced an expansion of legal aid, with an infusion of $29 million towards family law services for survivors of violence in intimate relationships.