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.
The Journey Continues…
https://youtu.be/K5YNSbWsm2USince 1979, thousands of survivors have benefited from BWSS crisis line, support groups, counselling, legal advocacy and training. Every day, those living with violence and fear for the future for themselves and their children call or come...
Kelowna RCMP dismissed nearly 40% of sexual assault complaints last year
According to Stats Canada, 35 of the sexual assault cases that were reported to Kelowna RCMP last year were dismissed as unfounded, or nearly 40 per cent."The West Kelowna case is I think a symptom of what is a pretty large disease of myths and problematic...
The Way to a Feminist Heart
A few tickets are left for a special evening reception with Tarana Burke featuring food from Big Heart Bannnock and Kula Foods! Commemorate 40 years of feminism and social justice with us, November 25, 2019 at the Orpheum Theatre, tickets available now. Bigheart...
Vancouver Housing Crisis and Gender-Based Violence
"With the housing crisis that we have, survivors of violence are dealing with the reality of no housing, no escape"-Angela Marie MacDougallAngela joined Stephen Quin on the CBC Early Edition, November 13, 2019 to weigh in on gender-based violence & the housing...
Anti-SLAPP Legislation Must Ensure the Dignity, Safety and Equality Rights of Survivors of Gender Based Violence, says BC Coalition to Supreme Court of Canada
JOINT PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAnti-SLAPP Legislation Must Ensure the Dignity, Safety and Equality Rights of Survivors of Gender Based Violence, says BC Coalition to Supreme Court of CanadaOTTAWA – 12th, November 2019Today, a coalition of BC anti-violence...
40 Years Later…Performance by Three Power House Queens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImFlE7TCWBg40 Years Later...We commemorate BWSS 40th year with a carefully assembled program that includes a dance performance with the creative direction of Leah McFly featuring Maris Gold and Mamalia. These three power house queens...
Naming it is just the beginning of the journey… with Andrea Reimer
“Because, the power of #MeToo isn't just naming it. Naming it is just the beginning of the journey” -Tarana BurkeLeading up to BWSS 40 Years Later Commemoration with Tarana Burke at the Orpheum Theatre on November 25th, 2019, BWSS asked local activists to share how...
Naming it is just the beginning of the journey… with Jennifer Johnstone
“Because, the power of #MeToo isn't just naming it. Naming it is just the beginning of the journey” -Tarana BurkeLeading up to BWSS 40 Years Later Commemoration with Tarana Burke at the Orpheum Theatre on November 25th, 2019, BWSS asked local activists to share how...
Naming it is just the beginning of the journey… with Michelle Fortin
“Because, the power of #MeToo isn't just naming it. Naming it is just the beginning of the journey” -Tarana BurkeLeading up to BWSS 40 Years Later Commemoration with Tarana Burke at the Orpheum Theatre on November 25th, 2019, BWSS asked local activists to share how...
Naming it is just the beginning of the journey… with Dalya Israel
“Because, the power of #MeToo isn't just naming it. Naming it is just the beginning of the journey” -Tarana BurkeLeading up to BWSS 40 Years Later Commemoration with Tarana Burke at the Orpheum Theatre on November 25th, 2019, BWSS asked local activists to share how...
Holiday Hamper 2019
Holiday season is approaching, and as you know, it can be a stressful time for many of us. This time of year can be even harder for the many women we work with who are dealing with the impacts of violence and abuse.We want the holidays to be a beautiful time of year;...
Naming it is just the beginning of the journey… with Daniela Escolar
“Because, the power of #MeToo isn't just naming it. Naming it is just the beginning of the journey” -Tarana BurkeLeading up to BWSS 40 Years Later Commemoration with Tarana Burke at the Orpheum Theatre on November 25th, 2019, BWSS asked local activists to share how...