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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...
Provincial Gender-Based Violence Crisis Lines Funding Awarded to Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre and the Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre and Indian Residential School Survivors Society have been jointly awarded funding to operate the Province of B.C.’s first...
We Have A New Name!
On April 1st, 2023, WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre officially completed our transition to Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre. We've been deeply rooted in community over the last 40 years as WAVAW Rape...
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