Author: Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture

Interconnectedness Initiative Research Report: Stakeholder Strengths & Opportunities

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture February 20, 2025

As a coalition of agencies and individuals responding to the needs of survivors of torture and their families, VCST works…

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Contract posting: Interconnectedness Initiative Phase III Project Manager

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture September 9, 2024

Funding agency: Victoria Foundation Project term: August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025 Position: Project Manager Contract: Temporary, part-time, arms-length…

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What is torture? A workshop by Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture May 3, 2024

As part of our Interconnectedness Initiative, we held a training workshop on April 3rd 2024, with the participation of 14…

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Interconnectedness Initiative: Second Case Conference Report

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture March 27, 2024

During the previous year of the VCST’s Interconnectedness Initiative, “Case Conferencing” was identified by stakeholders as an essential tool to…

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Interconnectedness initiative: First case conference report

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture December 18, 2023

During the previous year of the VCST’s Interconnectivity Initiative, “Case Conferencing” was identified as an essential tool to address sensitive…

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Syrian men’s experiences of integration and employment in Canada

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture November 29, 2023

This 12-minute video presents the experiences of three Syrian men, and their struggle for not having their professional degrees and…

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Interconnectedness Initiative Project Manager – contract position

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture September 23, 2023

Download this position description as a PDF. The Project Manager plays a crucial role in enhancing services, raising awareness, and…

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Interconnectedness Initiative key findings and next steps

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture June 27, 2023

Eight mental health and settlement agencies in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island are joining forces to support survivors of torture…

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The Interconnectedness Initiative: A collaborative initiative to support survivors of torture

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture June 27, 2023

We are delighted to share with you an inspiring initiative that has brought together eight mental health and settlement agencies…

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Announcing our phone line for community members

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture April 6, 2023

We’re happy to announce that we have a new phone line! The VCST pilot phone line is a resource for…

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After Arrival

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture March 13, 2023

This film showcases the incredible journey of three LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants who have become leaders in our community. It gives…

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Join us online for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, June 19

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture June 1, 2021

We would be thrilled if you joined us on June 19th for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, a…

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Thank you MOSAIC and VAST

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture April 13, 2021

Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for #refugee claimants and members of the wider community! Thank…

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VCST and more at Vibrant in Vancouver

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture April 13, 2021

Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for refugee claimants and members of the wider community! Thank…

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Videos from Vibrant in Vancouver

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture April 9, 2021

Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for refugee claimants and members of the wider community! Thank…

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After Arrival, trailer

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture April 5, 2021

April 4 th marks Refugee Rights Day in Canada. In partnership with MOSAIC, we are excited to launch the video…

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Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture February 12, 2021

Vibrant in Vancouver is ten days of short virtual wellness sessions including mindfulness, photography, community connection, and yoga. 10:00am to…

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CCR Spring Consultation

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture April 17, 2019

Please join us for the CCR Spring Consultation May 30 – June 1 in Victoria, BC. Source

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Resettlement and Resilience – An Evening with Mohammed Alsaleh & Sari Alesh

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture October 17, 2018

Wednesday, November 28 On November 28th, VCST partnered with Disaster Aid Canada to present internationally recognized, Syrian-Canadian speaker Mohammed Alsaleh…

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Remembering Peter Golden

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture August 9, 2018November 27, 2018

We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Peter Golden, a co-founder and long-time board member of Victoria Coalition for…

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Chasing Asylum – Documentary film screening

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture February 25, 2018

Presented with: University of Victoria Social Justice Studies Monday, March.19th 7:00pm-9:30pm University of Victoria – David Strong Building C122 This…

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Constance on the Edge film screening and AGM

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture September 8, 2017

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2017 Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch, Community Meeting Room VCST proudly presented Constance on the Edge,…

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Let’s Talk About Torture at the Canadian Bioethics Society Conference

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture April 27, 2014November 27, 2018

We’ve been accepted to deliver our workshop called “Let’s Talk About Torture: Exploring the Roles of Health Professionals and Ethicists…

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Excited to Support World Refugee Day!

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture March 27, 2014November 27, 2018

How can we change the conversation about refugees and others seeking protection? Explore, be curious, learn and celebrate with us…

Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture

Interconnectedness Initiative Research Report: Stakeholder Strengths & Opportunities

Contract posting: Interconnectedness Initiative Phase III Project Manager

What is torture? A workshop by Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture

Interconnectedness Initiative: Second Case Conference Report

Interconnectedness initiative: First case conference report

Syrian men’s experiences of integration and employment in Canada

Interconnectedness Initiative Project Manager – contract position

Interconnectedness Initiative key findings and next steps

The Interconnectedness Initiative: A collaborative initiative to support survivors of torture

After Arrival

Join us online for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, June 19

Thank you MOSAIC and VAST

VCST and more at Vibrant in Vancouver

Videos from Vibrant in Vancouver

After Arrival, trailer

Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions

CCR Spring Consultation

Resettlement and Resilience – An Evening with Mohammed Alsaleh & Sari Alesh

Remembering Peter Golden

Chasing Asylum – Documentary film screening

Constance on the Edge film screening and AGM

Let’s Talk About Torture at the Canadian Bioethics Society Conference

Excited to Support World Refugee Day!

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