Ending Violence Association of British Columbia

Overview

The Ending Violence Association of British Columbia (EVA BC) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to working collaboratively to improve prevention and response systems supporting communities impacted by gender-based violence, harassment, and hate. Registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) under the business number 139265821RR0001, EVA BC operates as a registered charity [3].

History

EVA BC was established in its earliest form in 1992 as the BC Association of Specialized Victim Assistance Programs. Over the years, the organization evolved, expanding its mandate and membership. By 1995, it included Stopping the Violence Counselling programs and later became the Specialized Victim Assistance and Counselling Programs of British Columbia. In 2009, with a new strategic plan, the organization adopted its current name, the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia [1][2].

Mission and Vision

• Mission: EVA BC focuses on enhancing prevention and response systems to support communities affected by gender-based violence. It works in collaboration with its members, partners, communities, and government entities to achieve this goal [1][3].
• Vision: The organization envisions a society free from gender-based violence [1][3].

Core Values

The work of EVA BC is guided by core values of Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Compassion [1][3].

Programs and Services

EVA BC supports a diverse range of community-based services across British Columbia, including:

• Community-Based Victim Services
• Stopping the Violence Counselling (STVC)
• Stopping the Violence Outreach (STV ORS)
• Multicultural Outreach (MORS)
• Sexual Assault Services Programs (SAS)
• Anti-Violence Worker Support
• Community Coordination
• Culture Change Initiatives
• Cross-Sector Coordination Committees
• High-Risk Interagency Case Assessment Teams (ICATs) [1][3].

EVA BC collaborates with almost 300 community-based services and initiatives to prevent sexual violence and support survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, child abuse, and criminal harassment [3].

Partnerships and Affiliations

EVA BC works with various organizations in British Columbia, such as the Cowichan Women Against Violence Society, which is affiliated with EVA BC and provides comprehensive support to women and children in the Cowichan Valley [5].