News & Updates

I woke up yesterday morning after the most incredible thunder and lightning storm. And then I did that terrible habit so many of us have: I immediately reached for my phone and opened social media....

On July 16, Women and Gender Equality Canada announced $607.4 million over four years to continue implementing the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Minister Valdez also announced...

As Vancouver welcomes the FIFA World Cup 26, Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre is increasing our capacity to support survivors, community members, visitors, workers, volunteers, and anyone...

Dear Supporter, I want to share a part of the criminal court system that most people do not see. It is not the courtroom itself. It is the hours, and sometimes days, spent just outside those...

Due to high demand, intakes are currently paused. We encourage you to check back for future updates as spaces become available. New Survivor-Centered Assessment Services at Salal Starting June 1st,...

With our ongoing workshop series formerly known as SafeChoices, we'll be learning how to understand Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in 2SLGBTQ+ communities as well as building care around ourselves...

Many survivors have shared that the criminal legal system does not meet their needs. Survivors have told us that engaging with police and courts can be retraumatizing, inaccessible, and, ultimately,...