Response to COVID-19
I’m writing to inform you about the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre’s response to COVID-19. Our commitment to our clients, colleagues, and communities that we serve is of the highest priority to VSAC. We have…
Announcing VSAC’s New Executive Director
The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) is pleased to announce that Elijah Zimmerman has been hired as its new executive director. Zimmerman replaces Jane Sterk, former leader at Cowichan Women Against Violence, who acted…
Statement of Solidarity with Wet’suwet’en
The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre is deeply concerned about the actions of the governments of B.C. and Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Coastal GasLink Pipeline in the use of force in the…
Holiday Raffle
The Third Annual VIHA Emergency Room Christmas Raffle is just around the corner! Community members, Jodi & Laureen Bali and Kelly Branchi, are once again hosting a Holiday Raffle in support of the Victoria…
Ways to Take Action Every Day
Today marks the last day of the 16Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. If you’ve been following our social media throughout the last 16 days, you’ll see we’ve been highlighting ways to take…
International Women Human Rights Defender Day: Honouring Local Organizations
This is the 5th day of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence and the International Women Human Rights Defender Day. Women Human Rights Defenders work to end gender-based violence, reduce stigma of…
Survivors Seeking Justice
Have you ever wondered about the support the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre can give to survivors who wish to access the criminal justice system? Shannon, one of our Victim Services Workers, and Carissa, our…
Increasing Inclusion at the Triathlon of Compassion
For 26 years, the Triathlon of Compassion has been a successful symbol of the power that large groups of individuals can have to affect important and lasting change. The Triathlon of Compassion, organized by…
Tri Something New: Join the Triathlon of Compassion!
Are you looking for a fun challenge for 2019? Are you passionate about supporting the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre? This is the year to #TriSometingNew! Race and fundraise with us for survivors in the…
Happy International Women’s Day
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…