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 to talk about reporting with a survivor.
Author: Anti-Violence Project
8 Things survivors of sexual assault should know about reporting
In light of public discussion on reporting, we wanted to write a piece all about reporting and the many considerations that come with it to help survivors make informed decisions for themselves.
An open letter against policing at the Topaz Park homeless camp
Dear Victoria City Council: As the student-funded sexual assault centre based on the University of Victoria campus, the Anti-Violence Project has recently had to re-orient our services to better serve our on and off-campus community…
Our lens: Towards preventing violence and supporting survivors
Our lens as an organization and as a team of staff continues to grow and change in order to respond to our learning and the needs of our community. Our lens, and the context we work in, is ever-changing and we hope to return to these ideas often.
What Does It Mean to “Hold Space for Someone?”
The statement to hold space for someone is becoming more popular. But what does this mean? I have thought about this concept more and more as I continue to support survivors and even as I…
Additional Men’s Circle resources now on the website!
In 2016, the Men’s Circle received a grant from the BC Solicitor General. The funding was intended to support the on-going work that the group does in challenging gender-based violence and dominant constructions of masculinity…
*Closed* We’re hiring a Support Coordinator
We’re hiring a new Support Coordinator to join our fabulous team! It’s a 20 hour a week position that pays $24.39/hr plus vacation pay, has a pay increase each year, and sweet benefits like medical/dental…
Cops are not mental health workers
To: City of Victoria Mayor and Council Re: City of Victoria Draft Financial Plan and 2018/2019 Budget Dear Mayor and Councillors, The Anti-Violence Project (AVP), located at the University of Victoria, provides support, education, and…
Racist, anti-Jewish, white supremacist posters on campus
Recently there have been posters put up on campus expressing racist, anti-Jewish, white supremacist messages. Sadly, this is not an isolated incident. There is a long history of racist, anti-Jewish, white supremacist graffiti and postering…
POSTPONED to Oct 18th – Surviving in the Intersections
***”Surviving in the Intersections: a Sexualized Violence Prevention Event” has been postponed to October 18th due to a medical emergency with the keynote speaker. Those who purchased a ticket and wish to obtain a refund…
2017 Volunteer Training!
Interested in volunteering with AVP? Here is your chance! We have an amazing volunteer training lined up for 2017 that will cover topics such as consent, colonization, systemic violence, sex positivity, harm reduction, bystander intervention,…
Decolonization workshop, a video from Unist’ot’en Camp 2014
During my time working at AVP, I had the privilege of watching a video of a workshop held in 2014 at the Unist’ot’en Camp. It’s a good workshop though the video is at times hard…
Perhaps a shift in the right direction
On March 20th the Status of Women Canada released their report Taking Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls in Canada. This report marks an institutional affirmation of things that have been said for…