Stamina.My counsellor at BWSS told me I needed stamina to get to the end. BWSS was integral to supporting me to lean on a village, to lend me their belief when I didn’t believe in myself. They gave me fuel when I had none. They gave me tools to cope and to manage what...

Our Crisis line doesn’t get answered without the help of volunteers. Do you see yourself ready to make a difference by working directly with survivors of violence? Join our volunteer team!After completing an intensive 12 week training program, volunteers answer our...

“Running reminds you that even in your weakest moments, you are strong.”~ unknown Recently I was introduced to BWSS, Battered Women’s Support Services and all the work they do. I have even begun volunteering at their social enterprise eco-thrift store My Sister's...

THIS IS HOW WE RISE… “And Still We Rise” is the latest offering of BWSS with host Angela Marie MacDougall. Launched in advance of Women Deliver, the international conference coming to Vancouver June 3 – 6, 2019, and to announce the counter conference Feminists...

Forty years later, BWSS remains committed to ending gender-based violence through our direct services, education and training, advocacy and push for institutional and systemic reform. Our 40th year is a time for reflection, commemoration and acknowledgement of the...

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau. P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada, Ottawa May 8, 2019 Dear Prime Minister: Re: Women refugees at risk from changes to refugee rights in Budget Bill We are writing to speak out against the clawback of the human rights of refugees...

For 40 years BWSS has provided a safe, welcoming space for trans/women and femmes who have experienced gender based violence. Let's raise $40,000 in the Scotiabank Half-Marathon and 5K in support of the work that happens every day at BWSS. Join the...

Legal Services and Advocacy Program at BWSSFor 40 years, BWSS has provided legal advocacy for women survivors of violence. We receive over 11,000 requests for services annually; over 80% of these requests identify at least one legal issue which requires BWSS to...

BWSS initiative #SomeMenBreakMoreThanHearts is designed to raise awareness of violence against trans/women and non-binary folks in intimate relationships, and provide resource kit to family physicians throughout B.C. to help doctors better identify and respond to...

Joanna Chiu, Canadian journalist, recently shared an experience of witnessing sexual harassment on a flight via Twitter, sparking a discussion on the role of bystanders. You can read the full thread below which includes an excellent resource created by BWSS on what...

In commemoration and celebration, BWSS collaborated and participated in events during the week of International Women's Day 2019. Here is a look at some of the amazing events, bringing community together for the advancement of gender equity! Every day, our over 150...

Support women's access to justice and family law this International Women's Day.   Learn about the barriers to women's access to justice in the legal system. It is commonly known that violence escalates when a woman decides to separate from her...