Ending Violence Blog

Intimate partner violence (IPV) manifests in many forms, all of which cause profound harm to victims and survivors, who are disproportionately women and children. In August, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada declared that gender-based violence is an epidemic…

A note that says “I love you”… For many, it’s a tender message. But for someone escaping intimate partner violence, finding this note—written in their abusive partner’s handwriting—on their workplace desk or the door of their new apartment can be a chilling sign: their stalker has found them and plans to continue the abuse.

Matricide, the act of a son killing his mother, represents one of the most disturbing and tragic forms of gender-based violence. While statistically rare, it reveals a deeply entrenched intersection of mental health crises, misogyny, patriarchal values, and systemic failures…

The holiday season is all about giving, and of course, being kind to others. So as the new year approaches, let’s take this opportunity to sharpen our understanding of consent.

Violence against women and companion animals is a stark, often interconnected form of abuse that reveals the abusive partner’s desire to exert control and instill fear. Abusive partners frequently harm or threaten pets to manipulate their victims, knowing the deep emotional bond between the victim and their companion animal. This dynamic can trap victims in abusive relationships, as the fear of harm coming to their beloved pets becomes a barrier to leaving.

Violence against women is an epidemic that doesn’t pause for the holidays. Intimate partner, domestic, or sexualized violence can escalate during this time, making a safety plan is essential. Here’s what you need to know.

Violence against women is an epidemic that doesn’t pause for the holidays. Intimate partner, domestic, or sexualized violence can escalate during this time, making a safety plan is essential. Here’s what you need to know.

10 tips for anyone concerned about a friend or family member who is in an abusive relationship.

The tragic killing of Vanessa Rentería by the RCMP raises serious questions about police accountability and systemic failures in responding to vulnerable individuals.

As we conclude the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024—an annual global movement uniting voices in the fight to end all forms of gender-based violence—we are reminded that this work is urgent and ongoing. Here is a recap of the last 16 days.

On Human Rights Day, the Battered Women’s Support Services logo—a design of three dots, one boldly coloured in—stands as a powerful symbol of both crisis and hope.