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Vancouver Rape Relief’s letter to the City of Vancouver urging the city to reduce its funding of the VPD

Although the VPD are keen to showcase their so-called efforts on sexual violence, for front-line anti-violence workers, it rings hollow and doesn’t square with what we hear every day from women who’ve been raped and/or beaten.

By Laurel McBride

December 7, 2020

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Vancouver Rape Relief Urges Crown to Press Charges Against a Man Who Raped a 16-year-old Girl

Vancouver Rape Relief is calling on the BC Prosecution Service to press charges in a case of rape committed at a UBC Halloween party in October 2018.

August 11, 2020

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Opinion: Reforming the Police Act is an opportunity to prioritize violence against women

This refusal on the part of the police to take substantial action on violence against women is one of political will, set by those in leadership of the police departments and boards. This is a problem that cannot be remedied through the distribution of more funds. Rather, it requires a complete reorganization of priorities.

By Laurel McBride

July 21, 2020

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A call to uphold Canada’s Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA)

We object to legalizing regimes, at its core, prostitution is a social institution that undermines women’s freedom and bodily autonomy.

By Laurel McBride

June 12, 2020

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Thinking of reporting a sexual assault to Burnaby police? Don’t go alone

As a resident of Burnaby and as someone who has advocated to police on behalf of countless women, I want to tell my fellow women in the community to call your local women’s group — never go alone.

By Ashani Montgomery

May 21, 2019

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Bill C-75: Vancouver Rape Relief’s submission to the Senate Committee on Legal And Constitutional Affairs

We need a complete transformation of all levels of the criminal justice system. We need a civilian oversight of police investigations into cases of sexual assault that will include front line feminist advocates. We need an open and ongoing review that will not simply result with sexual assaults being classified under different codes but instead restore investigations being done and appropriate charges being brought forward.

By Hilla Kerner

May 8, 2019

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Bill C-75: An Act to amend the Criminal Code

Overall, these changes can have a positive impact on holding men accountable for the violence they commit. We are cautiously optimistic.

By Daisy Kler

January 18, 2019

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Opinion: It’s Time to Let the People Judge the Judges

In recent years, media reports about trials in sexual-assault cases across the country exposed judges’ ignorance about sexual assault laws, about Parliament’s intentions behind the laws and the Supreme Court of Canada’s applications of the laws.

By Hilla Kerner

December 9, 2018

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This Is What I Told The Court Before My Rapist Was Led Away To Prison

A brutal legal process that puts victims of sexual violence on trial makes convictions all too rare.

By Keira Smith-Tague

October 6, 2018

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Criminal Justice System Rape

Bill C-51: Vancouver Rape Relief’s submission to the Senate Committee on Legal And Constitutional Affairs

By Hilla Kerner

June 14, 2018

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Vancouver Rape Relief’s letter to the City of Vancouver urging the city to reduce its funding of the VPD

Although the VPD are keen to showcase their so-called efforts on sexual violence, for front-line anti-violence workers, it rings hollow and doesn’t square with what we hear every day from women who’ve been raped and/or beaten.

Vancouver Rape Relief Urges Crown to Press Charges Against a Man Who Raped a 16-year-old Girl

Vancouver Rape Relief is calling on the BC Prosecution Service to press charges in a case of rape committed at a UBC Halloween party in October 2018.

Opinion: Reforming the Police Act is an opportunity to prioritize violence against women

A call to uphold Canada’s Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA)

We object to legalizing regimes, at its core, prostitution is a social institution that undermines women’s freedom and bodily autonomy.

Thinking of reporting a sexual assault to Burnaby police? Don’t go alone

As a resident of Burnaby and as someone who has advocated to police on behalf of countless women, I want to tell my fellow women in the community to call your local women’s group — never go alone.

Bill C-75: Vancouver Rape Relief’s submission to the Senate Committee on Legal And Constitutional Affairs

Bill C-75: An Act to amend the Criminal Code

Overall, these changes can have a positive impact on holding men accountable for the violence they commit. We are cautiously optimistic.

Opinion: It’s Time to Let the People Judge the Judges

In recent years, media reports about trials in sexual-assault cases across the country exposed judges’ ignorance about sexual assault laws, about Parliament’s intentions behind the laws and the Supreme Court of Canada’s applications of the laws.

This Is What I Told The Court Before My Rapist Was Led Away To Prison

A brutal legal process that puts victims of sexual violence on trial makes convictions all too rare.

Bill C-51: Vancouver Rape Relief’s submission to the Senate Committee on Legal And Constitutional Affairs

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