Published on 2019 03 08 | by Carissa Ropponen | in News
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 around the world to mark women’s hard-won achievements on the road to gender equality. Although we have come far, there is much more work to do to end systemic discrimination and violence against women, Trans, and gender-diverse people. Throughout the month of March, community members have planned various […]
Read morePublished on 2019 02 14 | by Lane Foster | in Trans Inclusion
Happy Valentines day, tender-hearts <3 Today on Valentine’s Day marks the 28th year of marching in remembrance of all the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, girls and 2spirit folks. This originally began after a Coast Salish woman was killed in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. In 28 years, the numbers of Missing and Murdered […]
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Published on 2018 11 25 | by Carissa Ropponen | in News
Tuesday, November 27th is Giving Tuesday, the international day of giving. After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, people participate in Giving Tuesday to show their support for the communities and non-profit organizations they love. Giving Tuesday marks the launch of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre’s holiday campaign: 55 Days to Raise $55,000. We are raising […]
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Published on 2018 11 21 | by Carissa Ropponen | in News
What do the proceeds from the sale of flights of beer, a “by donation” yoga class, a trunk show and tank tops all have in common? They are all amazing examples of how local companies and individuals can raise life-changing support for survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. Join the Fast Five Fundraiser in […]
Read morePublished on 2018 10 31 | by Jaq and Lane, Trans Inclusion Team at VSAC | in Trans Inclusion
Content Note: Violence, Anti-Semitism, Colonization, Trans erasure, Racism, Xenophobia Hello Tender Hearts, We wanted to write a note amidst many exhausting, devastating, and overwhelming things that have happened this last week. Gender-based violence and sexualized violence do not operate in a vacuum—namely, these experiences are impacted and perpetuated by other systems of oppression and acts […]
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Published on 2018 10 25 | by Carissa Ropponen | in Events, News
Its time to get your holiday treats! The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre is fundraising with Purdy’s Chocolatier just in time for the holidays. Get chocolates for friends, family, co-workers and yourself (you deserve it!) while giving survivors the gift of healing: 25% of your purchase will directly support services for survivors. Now that’s a sweet […]
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Published on 2018 08 31 | by Carissa Ropponen | in News
The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre is hiring a new Executive Director. After 10 years of leading VSAC, our Executive Director Makenna Rielly is moving on to other ventures. She’ll be staying on as the Executive Director until September 30, 2018. During the transition between Executive Directors, Makenna will be offering part-time support to an interim […]
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Published on 2018 07 17 | by Carissa Ropponen | in News
How can you access crisis support at VSAC? For many people, the initial point of contact with our centre will be our Access Line. The Access worker will help you determine, by phone or email contact, which of our services best fit your current needs. Generally, if a person has experienced any form of sexualized violence […]
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Published on 2018 07 16 | by Carissa Ropponen | in News
It is with heavy hearts that the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre received the news of Krista Carle’s death, former RCMP Constable. We extend our deepest condolences to Krista’s family, loved ones, and to her RCMP colleagues who, with her, shone a light on the RCMP’s culture of sexual harassment and gender-based violence. Her courage to […]
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Published on 2018 05 23 | by Carissa Ropponen | in News
How can I support a survivor in my life? Choosing to share your experience of sexualized violence is an individual choice, and for many, it can be an important step in their path towards healing and justice. There is no one right way to heal. Only a survivor can know what is best for them. […]
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