Ending Violence Blog

BWSS proudly announces the opening of 10 new second-stage housing units designed to support women and their children who are fleeing violence.

Imagine living in a place where nearly one in three women have faced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner since the age of 15. Well, this is the harsh reality in Canada.

We are excited to announce our BWSS Drive for School Supplies, a commemorative initiative to collect essential school supplies for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7. From August 15 to August 31, we invite you to donate school supplies for the families accessing our services.

Imagine waking up with a hazy memory, a pounding headache, and the gut-wrenching realization that something happened to you while you were intoxicated. Now imagine, when you try to speak out, you’re met with the cold response that what happened wasn’t rape, just “drunken sex.”

August 10th marks Prisoners’ Justice Day (PJD), a day of reflection and resistance. At BWSS, we recognize that for many survivors, the trauma of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV) is deeply intertwined with the systems of incarceration and police violence.

Survivors of sexual assault often receive comments that may be well-intentioned but can be hurtful or dismissive. These remarks can inadvertently minimize their experiences and feelings, making it harder for them to heal.

Survivors of sexual assault often receive comments that may be well-intentioned but can be hurtful or dismissive. These remarks can inadvertently minimize their experiences and feelings, making it harder for them to heal.

When our friend, family member, loved one is living with abuse by an intimate partner, we have a key role in supporting their journey. You may be the only person that they can trust. Please read on for tips and tools help a friend.

Thank You for Attending the Criminalizing Coercive Control Webinar! Thank you for registering and joining us for the recent webinar on Criminalizing Coercive Control. We appreciate your participation and hope you found the session informative and engaging. We value...

Breaking free from an abusive partner starts with knowing that you don’t deserve abuse and that you have rights. Abuse in any form is unacceptable, and it’s crucial to recognize that everyone has fundamental rights that should never be compromised.

Criminalizing Coercive Control webinar Analysis, Updates and Reflections on Legislating Coercive Control in Canada. This webinar invites discussion and input on potential impacts of the pending legislative changes and options for post-legislative policies and...