Learning and Knowledge Exchanges
Fact Sheet: Sexual Violence and Coercion in Federal Prisons Designated for Women
This fact sheet provides an overview of key facts and findings related to sexual violence in federal prisons designated for women, and concludes with CAEFS’ recommendations for addressing this issue.
Examining the Intersections of Anti-Asian Racism and Gender-Based Violence in Canada
This backgrounder examines the unique experiences of violence and harassment faced by Asian women, the historical background of anti-Asian racism in Canada, contemporary manifestations of anti-Asian racism and gender-based violence, and harmful impacts of criminal and immigration law which disproportionately affect Asian women in the service and sex industries.
Coercive Control
It is important that educators know how to support their students in learning how control within relationships occurs along a spectrum and how to address some of the specific control tactics concerns.
Working with Your Legal Aid Lawyer
This backgrounder describes client and legal aid lawyer responsibilities to help them both know what to expect from a legal aid contract.
Legal Rights and Procedures after Sexual Assault: Frequently Asked Questions
This backgrounder provides a list of FAQ’s on a survivors’ legal rights after a sexual assault and details procedures within the legal system, including police, justice system, criminal courts, and civil claims, that tend to take place after reporting a sexual assault.
Impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous Peoples
This is a submission by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs to Francisco Cali Tzay, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, about the impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous peoples in B.C.
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.
#CallitFemicide 2019 Infographic
This 2019 infographic contains critical information that builds on earlier and ongoing work on femicide by highlighting issues that require further investigation and monitoring in the coming years.