University of Victoria SUB B027
Lkwungen and W̱ŚANÉC Territories
University of Victoria SUB B027
Lkwungen and W̱ŚANÉC Territories
On December 17th, the March to End Violence Against Sex Workers was held, followed by a fundraiser for PEERS Victoria Resource Society. While sex work continues to be criminalized in Canada, solidarity is as important as ever…
Hey fierce fighters and tender hearts, First, AVP wants to thank all of you for the amazing work that you have been a part of so far this year and all of the ways you…
As the end of the semester draws near our support hours will be changing. We are super grateful for all the incredible volunteers who help make support happen – most of whom are students. We…
For World AIDS Day we’d like to share a piece about HIV testing and informed consent that was written by some folks we admire at the Vancouver Island Person Living With HIV/AIDS Society. Informed consent…
The Anti-Violence Project is an organization that deeply values transparency. As such we feel it is important to disclose the limited capacity of our organization at this time. The reality of limited capacity means we have to establish boundaries and say no (even when we want to say yes!).
Hi everyone, Hope you’re all well. We had two really great (complex, vulnerable, intense, caring) conversations about accountability over the last month. For the next Circle, we’re going to be talking (vulnerably) about vulnerability! As…
When our relationships with our kids are based in consent, they’re much more likely to be relationships that will prioritize their needs and honour their healing process…
UVIC has released a new 10 year campus plan, which includes a proposal to construct a building in the Cunningham Woods. There are several concerns about the proposed development…
Beginning November 9 we will be offering drop-in support hours specifically for men and masculine identified folks who have experienced gender based violence, know someone who has experienced gender based violence, or have caused harm themselves…
Outside of the AVP office, folks will find a large paper banner titled “Messages for Survivors” with post-it notes…
Sept 2014 – Aug 2015 Events by AVP Sexualized Violence Awareness Week 2014 with UVSS and Judicial Affairs Andrea Smith lecture Andrea Smith workshop with Victoria Sexual Assault Center (VSAC) Campus to Campus Conference with…
We have a new office situation (kind of) and we’re putting the call out for a gently used love seat and a couple of gently used comfy armchairs and whatever…
People are resisting violence on campus, and working to create safer, more caring and respectful relationships. This is written in gratitude to all those resisting rape culture and building alternatives to it…
The student community at the University of Victoria is devastated to hear about a sexual assault that happened on campus early Saturday morning. The University of Victoria Students’ Society (UVSS) encourages anyone with any information…
It’s Sexualized Violence Awareness Week at UVic right now. And this week Darnell Moore and Anna Soole sat down on the stage in Vertigo in the Student’s Union Building and were kind enough to share their…
