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First-of-its-Kind Centre for Sexual Assault Survivors Set to Open in Vancouver Amidst Surging Need
For Immediate Release [Coast Salish Territories, Vancouver, BC]: April 11, 2024 -- Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre (formally known as WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre) will be opening the doors to...
Staying Silent is Killing Trans People
March 31st is Trans Day of Visibility where we celebrate those who’ve undergone significant self-discovery to live in alignment of their identity and be their authentic selves while navigating a cis-normative world.
Protecting Your Autonomy in an Online World
At Salal, discussions about sexual violence means acknowledging the profound harms that result from not having complete autonomy of your body. Marginalized people are even more susceptible to their...
December 3rd Theft
Details surrounding the theft that occurred What Happened? At 3:30 am December 3rd, 2023, Salal's new (under construction) office site was broken into, and technology hardware required for service...
Disposal of Evidence is Not Justice
We are adding our voices in opposition to the RCMP’s application to dispose of evidence collected during the investigations of the Robert Pickton case. This recent move by the RCMP only adds to the...
Recognition 2023
Every year, we celebrate the voices of Trans and Queer survivors with our annual creative project, Recognition. This years’ theme was a portrayal of Queer and Trans experiences of violence, while aiming to answer questions
Salal to Launch Vancouver’s First Integrated Sexual Assault Medical Clinic
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre Awarded Funding from The Province of British Columbia to Launch Vancouver’s First Integrated Sexual Assault Medical Clinic For Immediate Release: October 18th,...
Celebrating Queer and Trans Survivors: Recognition Zine 2023!
Call for Submissions Summer, the season we know for celebrating our community with Pride, is right around the corner! Every year, we celebrate the voices of Trans and Queer survivors with our annual...
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