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.
B.C Government Announcement to Support Sexual Assault Survivors
For immediate release Anti-violence Organization Reacts to B.C Government Announcement to Support Sexual Assault Survivors Monday July 24, 2023 - (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C) – Battered...
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...
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....
“Keira’s Law”: More Domestic Violence Training for Judges. But Is It Enough?
CONTENT WARNING: the following blog post covers sensitive topics including intimate partner violence, domestic violence, death, and the legal system as it relates to violence against women and children. Information presented may trigger unpleasant feelings, thoughts,...
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...
BWSS Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day
BWSS Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS) is commemorating National Indigenous Peoples Day today. Today, and every day, is an important time to celebrate and honour the many cultures and teachings of Indigenous peoples and...
Supporting Survivors with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Concussions in the Spotlight: Supporting Survivors with Traumatic Brain Injuries by Kirstin Scansen-Isbister for BWSS Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be extremely challenging, life-changing events. They are also shockingly common among survivors of intimate...
BWSS joins the African American community and communities across the world in commemorating Juneteenth
BWSS joins the African American community and communities across the world in commemorating Juneteenth by announcing the formation of an advisory committee committed to advancing equity for Black women, girls, and gender-diverse people A message from the Advisory...
BWSS is participating in National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)
“Understanding disability and ableism is the work of every revolutionary, activist and organizer—of every human being. Disability is one of the most organic and human experiences on the planet. We are all aging; we are all living in polluted and toxic conditions and...
Event to launch the Justice Centre at BWSS.
Recently, we held an event to launch the BWSS Justice Centre. The Justice Centre at BWSS is more than access to justice—the presence of a legal advocate can help toward the opportunity to access a just result for survivors who are facing family law, immigration, child...
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) 2023 is May 28 to June 3
Join BWSS in challenging ableism and other structures of oppression impacting survivors with disabilities. National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May, running this year from May 28th to June 3rd. In solidarity with...
May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
Here are six must-read toolkits and reports for 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors and those who support them! May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Despite its absence in most anti-violence information, 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors experience high...