Learning and Knowledge Exchanges
How To Talk To Men Who Are Abusive
This five-minute animated video promotes the message that everyone has a role to play in preventing woman abuse in our community.
The Unfinished Story of Yes
Animated video called The Unfinished Story of Yes explains how activism has shaped Canada’s laws about sexual assault over the years.
Building Supports: Housing Access for Immigrant and Refugee Women Leaving Violence Webinar
An online webinar discussing the unique housing needs of immigrant and refugee women leaving violence.
Please, Don’t Walk Away
BWSS commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – November 25th, 2018 with an interactive Transit Shelter Advertisement (TSA) that allowed the public to step into the shoes of a woman experiencing violence by their intimate partner.
Video of Clear Skies – A Family Violence Story
Clear Skies is an engaging new comic and video which tells the story of Marnie and her kids who live with family violence. With the support of her community, and by learning her legal options, Marnie is able to leave an abusive relationship.
Women and Family Law – Parenting Time and Parental Responsibilities
Understanding the recent changes to family law in BC and their impacts on parenting experiences is critical for those working with women fleeing abuse.
Survival, Strength, Sisterhood: Power of Women in the Downtown Eastside
A short film that documents the history of the annual women’s memorial march in Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories. By focusing on the voices of women who live, love, and work in the Downtown Eastside this film debunks the sensationalism surrounding a neighbourhood deeply misunderstood, and celebrates the complex and diverse realities of women organizing for justice.
Kanawayhitowin Training Video
The Kanawayhitowin video is a 18-minute, documentary which provides critical information about how Indigenous families, and communities are impacted by abuse. Members of the Indigenous community who work with the women and their families as well as key community members share their own experiences as well as inspiring messages emphasizing the importance of community involvement in educating others about the issue and to work toward putting an end to domestic violence in our communities.