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How to Support Refugees and Refugee Claimants Facing Domestic Violence
On February 11th, 2019, The BC Refugee Hub held a training webinar covering support services for refugees and refugee claimants facing domestic violence.
Supporting Refugee and Immigrant Women Facing Domestic Violence
This Safety Assessment and Safety Planning Tool is for Supporting Women with Precarious Immigration Status, Refugees, Refugee Claimants and Immigrant Women Facing Domestic Violence
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.
Briefing Note on Divorce Act Amendments
In September 2018, West Coast LEAF submitted a briefing note on Bill C-78 to ensure that proposed changes to the Divorce Act fulfill the stated goal and avoid unintended and harmful consequences.
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.
You are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone: A Toolkit for Aboriginal Women Escaping Domestic Violence, provides Indigenous women with community safety planning resources to address domestic violence.
Briefing Note on Pay Equity
In August 2018, West Coast LEAF presented a briefing note calling for proactive pay equity and pay transparency legislation to be implemented in the province.
Building Supports: Housing Access for Immigrant and Refugee Women (IRW) Leaving Violence
This BC Society of Transition Houses brief focuses on provincial and select federal policy barriers, practices, and recommendations/solutions to reduce or eliminate the obstacles that exist for IRW leaving violence to obtain safe and secure housing.