The 2024 24 Hour Census survey numbers are in! A huge thank you to everyone who participated.

Key findings show that in just one day, BCSTH Member Programs served 1,592 women, children and youth experiencing violence in their homes. However, a further 346 women, youth and children were unable to be served by these life-saving services during the same period, and there were 548 children and youth on waitlists for PEACE Program services.

These numbers clearly demonstrate the lack of funding for Transition Housing and Supports Programs and PEACE Programs in BC. We call on the government to increase funding for these services to enable them to meet the needs of ALL women, youth and children who are unsafe in their homes.

Full reports will follow in April – stay tuned!