Announcement of New Executive Director
The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Samantha Loppie has been hired as…
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Job posting: Knowledge Mobilization Specialist
POSITION: Knowledge Mobilization Specialist LENGTH: August/September 2023 – September 2024 with potential for renewal HOURS PER WEEK: Flexible, around 20…
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Going beyond the norm: Innovative roles for local governments in fostering neighbourly social connections
The percentage of residents living in multi-unit housing within BC’s urban centres has increased significantly in recent years; a trend…
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How can community housing help us prepare for crisis?
We live in a world where we face unexpected changes and events all the time, yet struggle to be prepared…
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AVP 2022/2023 Annual Report
We are so excited to share our 2022/2023 Annual Report with you all! Scroll down to access the document and…
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What is Transformative Justice and Community Accountability?
Hey, my name is Alyssa (she/they). I spent the last couple of months working with AVP as the work study…
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Webinar recap: Social Sustainability in Multi-Unit Housing
On March 1st, Hey Neighbour Collective (HNC) and CMHC co-hosted a webinar entitled ‘Social Sustainability in Multi-Unit Housing.’ A diverse…
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AVP is looking for a new Education Coordinator!
The Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is hiring a new Education Coordinator to join our team! This is a 24-hour-a-week, 3-year term…
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Check-out this article on BYE and Black History Month!
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Join our webinar on social sustainability in multi-unit housing
Join us on March 1st at 10 AM PST for a free, CMHC-hosted webinar to learn more about building social…
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SEXPO Resources
SEXPO has arrived!!! We are so excited for everyone to enjoy the incredible panels, workshops, vendor fairs, and entertainment that…
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Announcement of Executive Director Transition
Dear community members, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), we are writing…
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Listening to Black Youth & Creating Safer-Braver Spaces in Community and Schools
Black Youth Empowerment Presents: Listening to Black Youth & Creating Safer-Braver Spaces in Community and Schools Black Youth Empowerment (BYE)…
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Seven lessons for implementing social activities in rental housing
When people know and trust their neighbours, they report numerous benefits, such as greater mental and physical health, a strong…
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Happy, healthy tenants benefit landlords, too
Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness and social isolation were on the rise.1 Persistent loneliness and isolation are as bad…
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Solidarity and Action on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6th marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre remembers…
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How an 11 year-old helped connect neighbours through the pandemic
A version of this article was first published by Happy Cities. For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic meant more…
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Important Update: Charitable Status
We wish to notify the community about a temporary change to the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre’s charitable status. As of…
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We’re Hiring at Project Respect!
We are looking for our next Community Youth Program Coordinator to join our dynamic team at Project Respect. Source Project…
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How do researcher-community partnerships turn the dial towards greater social connectedness?
Isn’t it ironic – a social connectedness researcher who collected data, while isolated in their own home, distanced from their…
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Loneliness at home: reviewing the Psychology of Loneliness report from the UK Campaign to End Loneliness
This article was originally produced for the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC). Loneliness has become an increasingly urgent public health…
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Our Call to Action to the BC Government
AVP was asked to provide feedback on potential changes to the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Act (SVMPA), the provincial…
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WE’RE HIRING for a Work Study Position
Hey folks! It’s a new school year and the Anti-Violence Project is open again and offering free peer support, free…
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New AVP Program: Community Care Circle
Anti-Violence Project is excited to launch a NEW free peer support program happening bi-weekly on Wednesdays starting September 28, 2022….
