CCWS Publications
CCWS is known for developing timely and practical resources and background materials about violence against women coordination.
Please note: Some documents on this site were originally published in the kit Resources for a Coordinated Community Response to Violence Against Women (December 2000), compiled by Victim Services and Crime Prevention Division of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
When using these documents, please be sure to credit the appropriate source(s).
Keeping Women Safe: Eight Critical Components of an Effective Justice Response to Domestic Violence
Backgrounder: Dual Arrest
Over the past year, CCWS and the BCASVACP have received numerous reports from communities of cases involving the arrest of both parties in relationship violence situations. Dual arrest can have serious negative consequences for the victim and interfere with efforts to prosecute the offender. This document includes a case scenario and discussion questions.
Coordination Supports for Communities
This document provides a detailed description of the training sessions available from CCWS, and a list of components that can be combined to create a customized session.