Land acknowledgment
The Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture (VCST) is a volunteer-run non-profit organization that operates predominantly from the unceded territory…
Fourth Case Conference Report
The fourth case conference of the I.I. took place on March 27, 2025, with the participation of 13 people from…
Workshop: Understanding Burnout & Vicarious Trauma on May 7
May 7 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Pacific Are you a frontline worker in the settlement, counselling, and victim services…
VCST asks the Greater Victoria Police Diversity Advisory Committee: What is torture?
The following post includes traumatizing words and ideas associated with torture. The “Quick Exit” button is available to quickly leave…
Distinguished community advocates and researchers Dr. Yaya de Andrade and Joan Simalchik
On February 27, 2025, VCST hosted distinguished community advocates and researchers Dr. Yaya de Andrade and Joan Simalchik from Toronto…
Annual Symposium
At the Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture‘s Annual Symposium on February 25, 2025, VCST Board President Ana Pavon and…
Interconnectedness Initiative Research Report: Stakeholder Strengths & Opportunities
As a coalition of agencies and individuals responding to the needs of survivors of torture and their families, VCST works…
Contract posting: Interconnectedness Initiative Phase III Project Manager
Funding agency: Victoria Foundation Project term: August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025 Position: Project Manager Contract: Temporary, part-time, arms-length…
What is torture? A workshop by Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture
As part of our Interconnectedness Initiative, we held a training workshop on April 3rd 2024, with the participation of 14…
Interconnectedness Initiative: Second Case Conference Report
During the previous year of the VCST’s Interconnectedness Initiative, “Case Conferencing” was identified by stakeholders as an essential tool to…
Interconnectedness initiative: First case conference report
During the previous year of the VCST’s Interconnectivity Initiative, “Case Conferencing” was identified as an essential tool to address sensitive…
Syrian men’s experiences of integration and employment in Canada
This 12-minute video presents the experiences of three Syrian men, and their struggle for not having their professional degrees and…
Interconnectedness Initiative Project Manager – contract position
Download this position description as a PDF. The Project Manager plays a crucial role in enhancing services, raising awareness, and…
Interconnectedness Initiative key findings and next steps
Eight mental health and settlement agencies in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island are joining forces to support survivors of torture…
The Interconnectedness Initiative: A collaborative initiative to support survivors of torture
We are delighted to share with you an inspiring initiative that has brought together eight mental health and settlement agencies…
Announcing our phone line for community members
We’re happy to announce that we have a new phone line! The VCST pilot phone line is a resource for…
After Arrival
This film showcases the incredible journey of three LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants who have become leaders in our community. It gives…
Join us online for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, June 19
We would be thrilled if you joined us on June 19th for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, a…
Thank you MOSAIC and VAST
Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for #refugee claimants and members of the wider community! Thank…
VCST and more at Vibrant in Vancouver
Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for refugee claimants and members of the wider community! Thank…
Videos from Vibrant in Vancouver
Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for refugee claimants and members of the wider community! Thank…
After Arrival, trailer
April 4 th marks Refugee Rights Day in Canada. In partnership with MOSAIC, we are excited to launch the video…
Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions
Vibrant in Vancouver is ten days of short virtual wellness sessions including mindfulness, photography, community connection, and yoga. 10:00am to…
CCR Spring Consultation
Please join us for the CCR Spring Consultation May 30 – June 1 in Victoria, BC. Source