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Holding Space for All Survivors: Addressing Harm Perpetuated by Women
In the anti-violence sector, we often emphasize harm caused by men. And necessarily so, since it shapes our world in profound and violent ways. However, survivors accessing Salal’s support services...
The Safety Net Is Tearing — Funders Must Act Now
To our funders (governments, foundations, philanthropists, labour unions, and businesses), We are nonprofit leaders from across British Columbia, writing with growing concern for the future of our...
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre Calls on the BC Government to Declare Gender-Based Violence an Epidemic
July 15th, 2025 Dear Premier Eby, Today we at Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre are writing to urge the provincial government to adopt the recommendations outlined in Dr. Kim Stanton’s report, “...
“She Shouldn’t Have Had to Carry This Alone”: On Hockey Culture, Consent, and Institutional Power
At Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre, we are closely following the ongoing trial of five members of the 2018 World Junior Canadian hockey team — Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Dillon...
How To: Flirt Consensually!
By Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre, in collaboration with Good Night Out Vancouver, Qmunity, AMS SASC, and HiM When we talk about boundaries and harm prevention, it’s easy to focus on what not...
Vanessa Renteria: A Tragic Reminder of State Violence Against Women of Colour
Vanessa Renteria should still be with us. She deserved care, support, and safety—not a violent death at the hands of the police. As a non-English speaking newcomer to Canada, Vanessa was already...
Open Letter From Anti-Violence Organizations In Support of Palestine
June 13, 2024 Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Subject: Anti-Violence Organizations Demand Immediate Action to...
Five Years of Failing Indigenous Women, Girls & Two Spirit People
It’s National Indigenous Peoples History Month and in 2024, we continue to see history repeat itself. While we see elected officials sharing statements acknowledging this month, talking about their...
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