Ending Violence Blog

Right now in Canada and the US, police brutality and misconduct are under mass scrutiny. The need for police accountability and transparency has never been more apparent. In light of the suspicious death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, an Afro-Indigenous woman living in...

Take back your power – Create a Safety Plan Your safety is a priority. We know that what you’re going through is challenging and we are here for you to help you in every step of your journey. If you’re unable to call us at this time, we hope you can consider creating...

Women with abusive partners will often face serious threats to their financial well-being and barriers to realizing their personal financial capability. Economic abuse often occurs alongside other forms of abuse and is commonly part of a pattern of behaviour through...

We are deeply devastated to hear of the recent murders of women and girls who suffered at the hands of violent men they once trusted. Since the start of mandated social isolation, there have been eleven domestic violence cases resulting in lethality across Canada:...

Just in time for #GivingTuesdayNow, a generous donor will match all donations made to Battered Women’s Support Services—up to $10,000! Make any sized donation and it will be doubled: your gift will go twice as far! Don’t miss the opportunity to double your impact,...

Gender-based Violence and COVID-19: Before, During, and Your Role in the Reset In 2017, 79 per cent of reported victims of intimate partner violence in Canada were women; a stark reminder of how gender-based violence has been gravely affecting the public health system...

Gender-based Violence and COVID-19: Before, During, and Your Role in the Reset In 2017, 79 per cent of reported victims of intimate partner violence in Canada were women; a stark reminder of how gender-based violence has been gravely affecting the public health system...

The COVID-19 pandemic has likely brought many changes to your life, and with it, uncertainty. For so many, uncertainty can lead to anxiety. Social distancing makes it even more challenging because many of us are isolated and may not have access to our usual support...

Crisis lines now open to 24/7; text messages now accepted As you know, our crisis lines have been ringing non-stop as calls have increased by 300 percent. Thanks to your support and some government funding, our lines are now open 24 hours per day, seven days per week....

We are getting calls Since we have escalated our efforts to reach out to women, our crisis lines have been ringing non-stop, calls have increased by 300 percent! Who do we hear from? Women out of abusive relationships Women currently in abusive relationships Concerned...

We are here for you during COVID-19 Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS) crisis line remains open providing emotional support to women experiencing gender-based domestic violence and/or uncertainty during these difficult times. Call the BWSS Crisis Line at...

This blog has been edited to include the start date of the BWSS 24/7 crisis line. In support of front-line women and women-serving organizations in B.C. by Angela Marie MacDougall I write today from Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS), where our volunteer and...