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.
Colour of Violence II

Colour of Violence II

Share Your Voice: Tell us about your experiences of policing and gender-based violence in B.C Will you participate in our next project “Colour of Violence II: Race, Gender, and Policing Responses to Gender-Based Violence in BC?”Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS)...

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Latinas Latimos Juntas

Latinas Latimos Juntas

Latinas Latimos Juntas: el Programa para Mujeres Latinoamericanas en BWSS BWSS se compromete a brindar apoyo especializado a mujeres y personas de género no binario sobrevivientes de violencia que experimentan barreras interseccionales y sobrepuestas para acceder...

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Specialized Support for Latin American Women

Specialized Support for Latin American Women

Latinas Latimos Juntas- the Latin American Women’s Program at BWSS BWSS is committed to providing specialized supports for women and gender-diverse survivors of violence who experience overlapping and intersecting barriers to safety from abusive relationships. One of...

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BWSS Commemorates Prisoners Justice Day

BWSS Commemorates Prisoners Justice Day

Join us in affirming the lives and self-determination of all survivors of gender-based violence. “Prisoners Justice Day is…the day to oppose prison violence, police violence, and violence against women and children.” — Prisoners Justice Day Committee, 2001

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Family Law 101 Workshop for Survivors

Family Law 101 Workshop for Survivors

Are you in an abusive relationship and feeling overwhelmed trying to navigate the court system after a divorce or separation? Navigating next steps can feel overwhelming. Join us for a free Family Law 101 Workshop for Survivors on August 3rd with our Justice Centre to...

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Safe Third Country Agreement

Safe Third Country Agreement

Canada is Shutting the Door on Refugee Survivors Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement, a refugee deal with the US that harms refugees, including refugees who are survivors of gender-based violence....

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Gender-Based Experiences in Gig Economy

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...

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