Healing in Community: New Drop-in Groups for LGBTQ2S+ and Youth Survivors
At the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), we know that healing isn’t linear — and it doesn’t happen in isolation….
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Support what you love: Charitable tax receipts for 2024 extended until end of February
The Government of Canada announced an extension of charitable donations for 2024 until the end of February 2025. This means,…
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On navigating a difficult week
Yup! It was one of those. I haven’t had one of those weeks in a while – glad to say…
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Follow us on Instagram at @CanLyme_Canada
If you’re looking to follow a great Instagram channel on Lyme disease, be sure to follow us, @canlyme_canada, for informative…
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Youth Sexual Health Clinics & Resources
With the help of our lovely Rhizome youth social action team, we have created a resource map for various services…
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Let’s Talk About: Celebrating Boundaries!
“Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously.” Prentis Hemphill three posts exploring creating, recognizing…
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What’s Happening at AVP this Fall?
AVP has a new team It’s an exciting time for AVP as we enter the 2021 Fall semester along with…
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Winter 2021 term summary
Another semester done, congratulations to all of you for whom this is the end of your school year or even…
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We’re searching for a Support Coordinator!
The Anti-Violence Project is hiring a Support Coordinator to join our fabulous team! This is a 3-year part-time, term position…
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End of 2020 summary
2020 presented AVP and communities near and far many challenges. We were able to navigate many of the necessary pivots…
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UVic’s Sexualized Violence Policy Review – we want your feedback
Do you want to have your say in what sexualized violence response, prevention education and support services look like on…
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9 Things folks supporting survivors of sexual assault should know about reporting
Are you supporting a friend or loved one who has been sexually assaulted? Here are some useful tips on how…
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8 Things survivors of sexual assault should know about reporting
The Victoria Police Department recently published tweets about reporting sexual assault to the police, stating misleadingly that survivors should come…
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AVP response to COVID-19
As some of you may already know, the UVic Student Union Building in which our office is located is now…
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I can’t think of a community organization more worthy of support.
I’ve been going to Heart and Hands for years, and it’s an incredible resource. Each practitioner is lovely, empathetic, and…
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The importance of maintaining good posture when running
When we run we want to maintain a strong posture through the core and back so that our skeleton frame…
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Winter/Spring 2019 Term Summary
This may be a little late (oops) but…the flowers are out, the sun is here and we are so excited…
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Fall 2018 Term Summary
Another semester is almost done, and we congratulate all of you on finishing your semester, whether you got through your…
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Reflecting on Support and Consent
*written by Elise Fermina Freire, one of our amazing volunteers* Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about support and consent,…
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Supporting your trans loved one through family gatherings
While family gatherings can present opportunities for connection, they can be quite challenging for trans people1 of all ages. Family…
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Why voting “Yes for AVP” matters to me
I first heard about AVP 20 years ago, when a co-worker told me about a study that estimated between 17-25%…
