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.
Why CBSA Oversight is Urgent for Survivors and What New Legislation gets Wrong on Oversight
Earlier this week, BWSS wrote to the federal Minister of Public Safety, Marco Mendicino about Bill C-20, legislation to create oversight over Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). You can read our letter here. There is necessary, growing momentum for independent,...
Women’s organization supports woman shot by VPD in women’s hospital; feminist groups denounce violence.
Monday, October 3, 2022 - (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C) – Feminist organizations are strongly denouncing the Vancouver Police Department (VPD)’s arrest and use of a beanbag shotgun on a woman at B.C...
BWSS Observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30, people in so-called Canada will be commemorating the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, the day is an opportunity to reflect upon the atrocities of the residential school system, honour the survivors of...
Colonialism is Alive Today: The continued colonial legacy of child welfare in BC
As a new school year begins, we at BWSS remember the more than 150,000 Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. Over 6,000 children never made it home. We also hold in our hearts the more than 20,000 Indigenous children who were taken from...
We’re Celebrating $51,701.20
Together, we did it! With your support and generosity, we've surpassed our fundraising goal of $50,000 for our Sweat to Support Survivors Summer 2022 Challenge and we have now raised $51,701.20! There is still time to continue to fundraise in support of survivors,...
I know a girl
We often consider violence in adult or college age relationships, and we don’t consider youth 15 and under. Back to school is an opportunity to highlight violence against girls and the actions we can take to support girls.1 in 3 youth (grade 9-10) report adolescent...
BWSS Recommendations on BC’s Proposed Pay Transparency Legislation
This week, BWSS wrote to BC’s Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, Grace Lore, about BC’s development of pay transparency measures. You can read our letter here. According to a 2018 study by Statistics Canada, BC has the largest gender pay gap in Canada, with...
Towards a Violence-Free Canada
BWSS supports the Standing Committee on the Status of Women Report: “Towards a Violence-Free Canada” The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women has released a new report, “Towards a Violence-Free Canada: Addressing and Eliminating Intimate Partner...
CBC interviews Angela Marie MacDougall regarding Win Butler
Our Executive Director, Angela Marie MacDougall, was on CBC's On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko this past August 29, 2022. Angela was interviewed about recent accusations of sexual misconduct against Arcade Fire front man Win Butler has been by 4 people and the...
BWSS Stands With Dawn Walker #StandWithDawn
Battered Women Support Services joins a large network of Indigenous organizations and leaders in extending our full support to Ms. Dawn Walker. Dawn Walker is currently jailed in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We are completely outraged and disappointed that Crown Counsel...
Support Groups at BWSS – Autumn 2022
Isolation from friends, family, community support, and resources is used by abusive partners to cut off survivors from support networks as a power and control mechanism. Support groups have the power to provide emotional support, and education, challenge systemic...
Sexual Violence on Campus
The prevalence of sexual assault in post-secondary settings is a serious issue. Statistics Canada reported that around one in 10 students who identify as women were sexually assaulted in a post-secondary environment in 2019. Across the country, thousands of students...