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.
“Keira’s Law”: More Domestic Violence Training for Judges. But Is It Enough?
CONTENT WARNING: the following blog post covers sensitive topics including intimate partner violence, domestic violence, death, and the legal system as it relates to violence against women and children. Information presented may trigger unpleasant feelings, thoughts,...
Gender-Based Experiences in Gig Economy
New Global Report Sheds Light on Gender-Based Experiences in Gig Economy Gig work, also known as the platform-based economy, is on the rise around the world. Technological developments like digital labour platforms are largely associated with precarious work like low...
BWSS Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day
BWSS Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS) is commemorating National Indigenous Peoples Day today. Today, and every day, is an important time to celebrate and honour the many cultures and teachings of Indigenous peoples and...
Supporting Survivors with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Concussions in the Spotlight: Supporting Survivors with Traumatic Brain Injuries by Kirstin Scansen-Isbister for BWSS Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be extremely challenging, life-changing events. They are also shockingly common among survivors of intimate...
BWSS joins the African American community and communities across the world in commemorating Juneteenth
BWSS joins the African American community and communities across the world in commemorating Juneteenth by announcing the formation of an advisory committee committed to advancing equity for Black women, girls, and gender-diverse people A message from the Advisory...
BWSS is participating in National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)
“Understanding disability and ableism is the work of every revolutionary, activist and organizer—of every human being. Disability is one of the most organic and human experiences on the planet. We are all aging; we are all living in polluted and toxic conditions and...
Event to launch the Justice Centre at BWSS.
Recently, we held an event to launch the BWSS Justice Centre. The Justice Centre at BWSS is more than access to justice—the presence of a legal advocate can help toward the opportunity to access a just result for survivors who are facing family law, immigration, child...
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) 2023 is May 28 to June 3
Join BWSS in challenging ableism and other structures of oppression impacting survivors with disabilities. National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May, running this year from May 28th to June 3rd. In solidarity with...
May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
Here are six must-read toolkits and reports for 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors and those who support them! May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Despite its absence in most anti-violence information, 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors experience high...
Elevate your personal and professional development with Strategic Interventions
Are you looking for innovative solutions to address complex social challenges? Do you want to take your personal and professional development to new heights? We are thrilled to announce that Strategic Interventions has launched a newly designed and beautiful website....
Red Dress Day 2023
Join us to commemorate Red Dress Day on May 5, 2023. First held in 2010, and inspired by the work of Métis artist Jaime Black, Red Dress Day commemorates the more than 4000+ Indigenous women and girls in Canada who have gone missing or been murdered in the last 30...
BWSS Priorities for BC’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
BWSS Priorities for BC’s Poverty Reduction Strategy The BC government is in the process of updating the Provincial Poverty Reduction Strategy. As part of this update, the provincial government is seeking public input from individuals and organizations on taking action...