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SUMMARY:Webinar: Family Justice Services Overview
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a webinar to explore Family Justice Services! Led by the Ministry of Attorney General’s Family Justice Services Division and presented by a panel of representatives of different aspects of Family Justice Services\, this webinar will provide an overview of family justice services available across B.C. Participants will learn about supports offered during separation\, including safety assessment\, referrals\, mediation options\, and how section 211 reports are prepared. The session will also introduce the Early Resolution Process (ERP) and includes time for questions and discussion. This is an opportunity to strengthen shared understanding\, improve referrals\, and explore how Family Justice Services and community support can work together to better support survivors and their children.  \nThis webinar is open to BCSTH Members only. Non-members who wish to attend this webinar\, please\ncomplete the Membership Application Form here: https://bcsth.ca/bcsth-membership-application-form/ \nIf you are a member and would like the registration link\, please email madeline@bcsth.ca
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/webinar-family-justice-services-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: AHMA's Gender Based Violence Housing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a webinar on AHMA’s Gender Based Violence Housing Startegy. In response to the ongoing violence since the 2019 Reclaiming Power and Place: The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls\, Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA)’s Gender Based Violence (GBV) Housing Strategy provides a framework for governments and stakeholders to re-envision diverse housing solutions. Presented by Terri Fortune\, Xiannajaat Endensu\, a Haida policy professional from Haida Gwaii and a member of the Son Goth Clain (Eagle Clan). Terri currently serves as the GBV Policy Analyst at the AHMA.  \nThis webinar is open to BCSTH Members only. Non-members who wish to attend this webinar\, please\ncomplete the Membership Application Form Here: https://bcsth.ca/bcsth-membership-application-form/ \nIf you are a member and would like the registration link\, please email madeline@bcsth.ca
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/webinar-ahmas-gender-based-violence-housing-strategy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203717Z
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SUMMARY:Second Stage Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join the Second Stage Community of Practice calls\, where we’ll connect\, learn from one another\, and continue growing shared solutions. Open to all members currently or soon to be operating Second Stage Housing.  \nThis community gathering is open to BCSTH Members only. Non-members who wish to attend\, please\ncomplete the Membership Application Form here: https://bcsth.ca/bcsth-membership-application-form/  \nIf you are a member and would like the link to the registration form\, please email madeline@bcsth.ca
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/second-stage-community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Program Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T201102Z
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SUMMARY:Feminist Management Training Series Module 2: Hiring And Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Feminist Management Training Series Module 2: Hiring And Beyond  \nThis interactive workshop offers fresh\, practical tools to help organizations attract\, support\, and keep great people. Together\, we’ll explore how to craft stronger job postings\, design fair and effective hiring processes\, and create onboarding experiences that set staff up for success. We’ll also look at what truly drives engagement\, how to build supportive supervision\, and how to adapt retention strategies to meet today’s changing workforce. \nThis training is open to BCSTH Members only. Non-members who wish to attend this training\, please\ncomplete the Membership Application Form here: https://bcsth.ca/bcsth-membership-application-form/ \nContact Lisa at lisa@bcsth.ca with questions. Cohort limited to 30 people.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/feminist-management-training-series-module-2-hiring-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community\, 399 Clubhouse Drive\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 9G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
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SUMMARY:Annual Training Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:The BCSTH Annual Training Forum (ATF) is host to over 300 anti-violence workers who support women\, youth and children in a variety of capacities\, including Transition\, Second and Third Stage Houses\, Safe Homes\, Long Term Housing\, as well as Prevention\, Education\, Advocacy\, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) and Violence is Preventable (VIP) programs\, as support workers\, counsellors\, program managers and executive directors. \nMore details on the 2025 event to come!
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/annual-training-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250606T231500
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
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SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Series – Webinar 8
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 8: Asset Management Fundamentals \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us Friday\, June 6\, 10AM-11.15AM for Asset Management Fundamentals! We’re pleased to welcome guest speakers from the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA)\, the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) and Kathi Heim\, Director of Housing Services\, Canadian Mental Health Association Kootenays. This session will cover key topics\, including Building Condition Assessments\, Capital Planning\, Energy Audits\, and an overview of BC Housing’s funding request process. We’ll also explore cyclical maintenance and asset management best practices that prioritize womens safety and working in partnership with BC Housing to support your organization’s long-term planning. We will be doing small group discussions at the end of the session\, so please bring your questions! \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page* 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-series-webinar-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T143000
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SUMMARY:Building Up 2! Developing\, Designing and Operating Longer Term Women-Centred Housing Training Application
DESCRIPTION:BCSTH will be offering the Building Up 2! Training on March 19-20\, 2025. This special housing training is made possible by support from the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) and will be located in Richmond\, BC at the Radisson Hotel. Coming out of the research and partnership building from the Getting Home Project\, the Keys to Home Project\, and the Women-Centred Housing Design Toolkit; the Building Up 2! Training is designed for BCSTH member organizations to engage and learn about: \n\nLong-term women-centred housing development processes and models\nPrinciples\, ideas\, and best practices of designing women-centred housing spaces and how to reflect the needs of the community in design decision-making\nWomen-centred housing operations including understanding the Residential Tenancy Act and promising practices in Second Stage operations.\n\n*The training is designed for BCSTH members who are currently engaged or interested in building longer-term (Second Stage/Third Stage/Long-Term) housing solutions in their community. Applications are now closed.*
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/building-up-2-developing-designing-and-operating-longer-term-women-centred-housing-training-application/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T163000
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
CREATED:20250204T203318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T203318Z
UID:10000023-1742288400-1742315400@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:PEACE & VIP Emerging Issues Training
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the 2025 In-Person PEACE Program Emerging Issues training is taking place on Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond\, BC. The in person training will address issues including the Waitlist Report and Waitlist Management\, the VIP Tech Safety Curriculum\, building a relationship with MCFD\, records requests and subpoenas\, and more! \n*This training is open to BCSTH members by application only. Applications are now closed*
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/peace-vip-emerging-issues-training/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
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SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Series – Webinar 5
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 5: Lessons Learned in Centring Survivors Voices in Programs and Services  \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us on Friday\, March 7\, 10AM-11.15AM to discuss the importance of centring survivors voices in longer-term housing programs and services. We will be joined by Priya Shastri of WomanAct to share their work and discuss why it is important and a best practice to centre survivors voices in your operations. We will also hear from Neena Randhawa of PICS Society to hear their lessons learned around centring survivors voices in their second stage program while providing culturally sensitive programs and services to women who are immigrants and refugees. \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-series-webinar-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195326Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Aid BC Family Law Centre Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, February 13\, 2PM-3PM for the Legal Aid BC Family Law Centre Information Webinar. We will be joined by Ram Sidhu\, Manger of Clinical operations\, from Legal Aid BC who will provide an update on the Family Law Centres (FLC) that opened on December 2\, 2024. Ram will discuss the referral process\, who to refer and details of the service that clients will receive. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page* 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/legal-aid-bc-family-law-centre-information-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
CREATED:20250109T182228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T182228Z
UID:10000019-1739446200-1739449800@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:BCSTH Membership Overview Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Have you recently joined BC Society of Transition Houses and want to know more about us\, what member perks are available and what training we offer? Or have you been with us a while and want a refresher? If so\, please join us on Thursday\, February 13th at 11.30am for 1 hour the BCSTH Membership Overview Webinar! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page* 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/bcsth-membership-overview-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250207T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
CREATED:20241213T232523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T232523Z
UID:10000018-1738922400-1738926900@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Series - Webinar 4
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 4: Lessons Learned in Supporting Survivors of Abuse Caused Brain Injury \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us to discuss the research and lessons learned on how longer-term housing and Program operations intersect with identifying and supporting women with abuse-caused brain injury. Thank you to our speakers Karen Mason of Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR) and Candace Stretch and Tori Dach of the Cridge Centre for the Family.  \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-series-webinar-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250110T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
CREATED:20241213T232457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T232457Z
UID:10000017-1736503200-1736507700@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Webinar Series - Webinar 3
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 3: Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Lessons Learned in Providing Culturally Safe Women-Centred Housing Operations \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us to discuss operating housing from a culturally safe and women-centred lens. We will be joined by Julia O’Quinn of the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness to share about providing culturally supportive housing and services through a Dual Model of Housing Care\, which provides Culturally Supportive Housing alongside Decolonized Harm Reduction. We will also be joined by Alissia Lyton\, of House of Helping Hands Transition House\, Han Knakst Tsitxw Society in Lytton to share their operational learnings from a rural perspective. Following this\, we will hear from Tina LaRouche who will share her knowledge around hiring\, training and retaining Indigenous staff. \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-webinar-series-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
CREATED:20241213T232435Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Webinar Series - Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 2: Beyond Bricks and Mortar: The Residential Tenancy Act from a Women-Centred Lens \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us to discuss operating Long-Term housing under the Residential Tenancy Act for women with experiences of violence. Based on feedback from BCSTH members\, this webinar will include both a Residential Tenancy Act lawyer\, Samantha Douglas of Haddock and Company as well as Katie Suen of Campbell River & North Island Transition Society which operates both Second Stage and Long-Term housing and will shed light on lessons learned offering both models. \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-webinar-series-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241108T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T120919
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SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Webinar Series - Webinar 1
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 1: Lessons Learned in Operating Second Stage Housing \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us to discuss lessons learned from three organizations that operate Second Stage housing in both rural and urban locations across BC. Based on feedback from BCSTH members\, this webinar will cover women-centred housing operations in Second Stage housing and include mixed-model housing considerations\, Second Stage operations from a rural lens\, and lessons learned around ensuring operations reflect being transitional housing. Thank you to our speakers Lisa Rupert\, YWCA Metro Vancouver\, Zandile Moyo\, Kelowna Women’s Shelter & Ellen Frood\, Sage Haven Society. \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-webinar-series-webinar-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
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