Learning and Knowledge Exchanges
Into the Light Panel Discussion
An online panel discussion on the unique experiences of and barriers faced by immigrant women survivors of domestic violence, inspired by the NFB documentary “Into the Light.”
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse and Closing the Housing Gap: Second Stage Shelters in Canada
This report lays out the importance of second stage shelters in breaking the cycle of abuse for survivors. Second stage shelters are an integral aspect of the continuum of supports for IPV survivors, providing them with the time and space to heal, plan for the future, and achieve independence and housing stability.
Identification and Highlighting of the Pathways (and Barriers) to Stable, Culturally Appropriate Housing Experienced by Inuit Women
The purpose of the literature review is to identify and highlight the pathways and barriers to stable, culturally appropriate housing experienced by Inuit women.
24 Hour Census Report (2019): A One-Day Look at Women’s Transition Housing and Support Programs in BC
This snapshot offers some insight into the realities of Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Programs (referred to as Transition Housing Programs throughout this report) in BC.
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse and Closing the Housing Gap: Second Stage Shelters in Canada
This study situates violence against women at the centre of its inquiry into second stage shelters.
Transitioning to a Life Free From Violence: Second Stage Shelters in Canada
Second stage shelters are a form of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. Survey results demonstrate that second stage shelters are an essential component of wrap-around supports, providing much-needed stability, programming, and services to women and children survivors of DV.
More Than A Bed: A National Profile of VAW Shelters and Transition Houses
VAW shelters, feminist scholars, and policymakers have long recognized the need to better understand the scope of services and supports provided to women and children fleeing violence at the national level. This report provides a comprehensive national profile of both VAW and second stage shelters.
Getting Home Project: Overcoming Barriers to Housing after Violence
The Getting Home Project: Overcoming Barriers to Housing after Violence focuses on reducing barriers to safe, secure and affordable housing for women experiencing violence in B.C. by emphasizing community-based solutions and policy recommendations.