Ending Violence Blog

Read our 2023-2024 Impact Report to see how your support works towards the elimination of gender-based violence.

British Columbians are largely in a waiting period following the October 19 election, with neither the BC NDP nor the BC Conservatives hitting the 47 seats required to get to a majority.

When your loved one reaches out to you in distress, sharing the hurtful things their partner has said or done, it can be heartbreaking to see them stay in the relationship. Despite your attempts to express your concerns, you feel like you can’t make a difference or impact, leaving you feeling frustrated and powerless…

On October 18th is Persons Day in Canada, a pivotal moment in the history of women’s rights. It commemorates the day in 1929 when Canadian women were legally recognized as “persons” under the law.

Recognizing subtle warning signs in relationships can play a crucial role in preventing future abuse. While overt behaviours like manipulation, gaslighting, or stalking are often seen as red flags, recent research highlights that less obvious actions can also serve as predictors of future violence.

All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive, with unhealthy relationships somewhere in the middle. Explore our interactive Relationship Spectrum by rating different scenarios as healthy, unhealthy, or abusive and find out where your own relationship falls.

BWSS observes International Day of the Girl, we emphasize the urgent issue of dating violence among youth, especially girls, who face unique challenges in relationships that impact their emotional and physical well-being.

On this World Mental Health Day, we must confront the ways intimate partner violence affects survivors’ mental health and recognize the courage and strength it takes to heal. Survivors deserve more than survival post-abuse—they deserve pathways to recovery, empowerment, and the opportunity to take back their power and reclaim their well-being.

BWSS has launched a vital new campaign aimed at empowering survivors of domestic violence to exercise their voting rights safely and effectively in the upcoming BC election.

As we approach the upcoming provincial election on October 19, all major parties are outlining their platforms, highlighting policies on housing, health care, public safety, and more. Below is a summary of the key announcements relevant to BWSS’s work. Additionally, BWSS will be sharing voter information materials soon, providing resources for those looking to register and participate in this important election.

As the October 19 British Columbia provincial election approaches, key policy announcements on housing, public safety, and healthcare have emerged, all of which will significantly impact women and families across British Columbia. This blog addresses the challenges victim-survivors face during election periods, along with a brief update on recent developments in the current election.

Imagine living in a place where nearly one in three women have faced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner since the age of 15. Well, this is the harsh reality in Canada.