Tag: Victim Services
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There’s More Support for Survivors: What Client-Led and Trauma-Informed Means at FSGV
Client-Led Care Survivors deserve to be believed – not only about their experiences, but about their needs and goals too. Surviving isn’t just about making it out, and FSGV is here to help people find their way forward. The approach Victim…
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There’s More to Brenda’s Story
Brenda Lochhead doesn’t particularly like the spotlight to be on her, however we’re sharing a bit of her work and advocacy today to celebrate what she has brought to the field of victim support, advocacy, and education about human trafficking and…
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Support for Seniors Experiencing Harm (New Westminster)
In New Westminster, Family Services of Greater Vancouver operates a Victim Support program for seniors experiencing harm. This program does not require a referral, so you can get in touch with us if you or someone you know may be…
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Justice After Exploitation: Our 2nd Annual Webinar for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Family Services of Greater Vancouver hosted our second annual webinar in honour of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. Terriea Harris got things started with a land acknowledgement and a grounding exercise. Then, we were…
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Un/Interrupted Campaign Launch
Un/Interrupted campaign raises awareness for youth exploitation and human trafficking, calling on all members of society to uphold youth rights
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The Gold Standard
In 1997, a partnership between the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and FSGV was formed. Created shortly after our very own Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) in New West, it’s a unique partnership that has become the gold standard for this…
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#ExploreTheAnd
Explore the And marks our commitment to acknowledging the experiences and perspectives of victims and survivors of crime and bringing them to a wider audience.
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Partner Highlight: The Treehouse Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
The Treehouse Child and Youth Advocacy Centre exists to help Vancouver children and youth who have experienced abuse get back to feeling like kids again. The Treehouse co-locates a number of services and support workers, including social workers from the…