BWSS special projects
We are passionate about ending violence against women and girls in our lifetime. Here are some of our past special projects for International Women’s Day, Violence Prevention Week, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and more.
Colour of Violence II:
Race, Gender, and Policing Responses to Gender-Based Violence in BC
This next phase of our multi-year Colour of Violence project will provide crucial insights into the intersection of race and gender in police interactions with Black, Indigenous, newcomer immigrant/refugee, racialized survivors of gender-based violence in BC.
The Road to Safety
Indigenous Survivors in BC Speak Out against Intimate Partner Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) and Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS) undertook a year-long research project
The Road to Safety
Indigenous Survivors in BC Speak Out against Intimate Partner Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) and Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS) undertook a year-long research project
Placing racialized survivors at the center of anti-violence work
Colour of Violence
Gender, Race and Anti-Violence Services
A multi-year research project to examine the intersections of race and gender for Black, Indigenous, migrant/refugee, racialized women and gender diverse people experiencing gender-based violence in British Columbia.
It takes everything we’ve got to be free from violence. And YOU!
Let’s all recognize the signs.
November 25, 2021, for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and for the 16 Days of Activism to end Gender-based Violence and beyond—BWSS called for us all to recognize the signs and learn the skills to assist, to be safe, approachable, and non-judgmental empowered bystanders.
Let’s all Recognize the Signs
It takes everything we’ve got to be free from violence. And YOU!
Let’s all recognize the signs.
November 25, 2021, for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and for the 16 Days of Activism to end Gender-based Violence and beyond—BWSS called for us all to recognize the signs and learn the skills to assist, to be safe, approachable, and non-judgmental empowered bystanders.
Advancing gender equity through ending gender based violence
Gender Equity Learning and Knowledge Exchange
The Learning and Knowledge Exchange gathers and shares community-based knowledge and intersectional learning to advance gender equity and end gender-based violence.
The Learning and Knowledge Exchange promotes intersectional community-based sharing between individuals, organizations, service providers, researchers and policymakers in British Columbia and beyond. It supports programs, operations and systemic advocacy within the gender-based violence sector.
You can help us continue to offer these life-saving services
We responded to 94,736 requests for service from March 1, 2020 – March 31, 2022.
100% of your donation will go toward ending domestic, sexual, and intimate partner violence
#PreventionOfViolenceAgainstWomenWeek
We’re on the Frontline 24/7
2021 has been one of the most deadly years for women and girls, and it’s only April.
April 11-17 2021 for Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, BWSS stays on the frontline to end gender-based violence, support survivors, and fight for systemic change.
This Timeline is a Lifeline
As COVID-19 continued to strain the health system, rising cases of domestic violence put women and their children in immediate danger. The UN reported that critical services to support women such as shelters, helplines, and support centres reached capacity.
We created this public service announcement (PSA) to highlight the COVID-19 Shadow Pandemic on November 25 2020 to mark the first day of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.
This Timeline is a Lifeline
As COVID-19 continued to strain the health system, rising cases of domestic violence put women and their children in immediate danger. The UN reported that critical services to support women such as shelters, helplines, and support centres reached capacity.
We created this public service announcement (PSA) to highlight the COVID-19 Shadow Pandemic on November 25 2021 to mark the first day of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.
#SafetyChangesEverything
Home Sweet Home
Every week a woman in Canada is killed by her intimate partner.
For thousands of women and their children across Canada there is no “Home Sweet Home”. Five children in every Canadian school classroom have witnessed their mother being assaulted by their father-figure.
You Can Just Walk Away, Some Women Can’t
Please, Don’t Walk Away.
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, November 25th 2018 was also the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Battered Women’s Support Services asked you to please, don’t walk away, give the gift of safety.
#DontWalkAway
You Can Just Walk Away, Some Women Can’t
Please, Don’t Walk Away.
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, November 25th 2018 was also the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Battered Women’s Support Services asked you to please, don’t walk away, give the gift of safety.
You can help us continue to offer these life-saving services
We responded to 94,736 requests for service from March 1, 2020 – March 31, 2022.
100% of your donation will go toward ending domestic, sexual, and intimate partner violence
March 8th is International Women’s Day
We ask you to commit to #KNOWMORE
After studying decades of domestic violence deaths, Battered Women’s Support Services has found that the vast majority of women who died were not connected to a community advocate. We asked the BC and Federal governments to invest more in community-based support services.
#KnowMore
March 8th is International Women’s Day
We ask you to commit to #KNOWMORE
After studying decades of domestic violence deaths, Battered Women’s Support Services has found that the vast majority of women who died were not connected to a community advocate. We asked the BC and Federal governments to invest more in community-based support services.
#SafetyChangesEverything
Prevention of Violence Against Women Week
Each year we commemorate Prevention of Violence Against Women Week held in April.
During Prevention of Violence Against Women Week we engage our on and offline communities in violence prevention by remembering we all have a role to play in preventing violence against girls and women as individuals, in our relationships, in our community, and in society.
