Other Publications
Briefing Note: Violence Against Women During Economic Downturns
A briefing note that explains why violence against women services are vital social services that must be maintained during economic downturns.
The "Dollars and Cents" Case for STV Counselling and Outreach Programs
We know there is a moral imperative to provide supportive services for women who have experienced violence. There is, however, also an important economic imperative, which is outlined in the document below.
2009 BC Election Package - Party Responses
Official responses from the BC Green Party, the BC Liberals and the BC NDP to the questions in our 2009 BC Election Package.
2009 BC Election Package
A resource to help programs keep the issue of violence against women and children front and centre among candidates during the 2009 provincial election campaign.
2008 Annual Training Forum & AGM Program
Creating Stronger Safety Nets: Ending Violence Through Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
November 20-22, 2008
Third Party Reporting Info Sheets
Third party reporting gives women who are reluctant to engage the justice system a way to provide information about a sexual offence anonymously to police. The recently launched CCWS initiative is the first comprehensive third party reporting project in Canada and will serve as a model for other jurisdictions.
Download an information sheet below to learn more about your role in third party reporting:
Community-based victim assistance programs (pdf)
Police-based victim assistance programs (pdf)
STV Counselling programs (pdf)
2007 Annual Training Forum & AGM Program
Healthy Relationships for Gay Men
Men who identify as gay, bisexual, Two-Spirit or queer face unique challenges in creating and sustaining healthy, satisfying intimate relationships for many reasons.
Transgender People and Relationship Abuse
Due to transphobia and its impact (violence, loss of employment, loss of loved ones), many trans people and their partners experience isolation and invisibility. This can create vulnerability to violence. Trnas people who have been abused have significantly fewer services available to them, even in large cities.
Healthy Relationships for Lesbians
Women who identify as lesbian, bisexual, Two-Spirit, and/or queer, face unique challenges in creating and sustaining healthy, satisfying intimate relationships for many reasons.