Publications

The BC Society of Transition Houses actively develops resources and publications on an ongoing basis and is happy to provide you with access to its large collection.

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Publications

2022 | 
Housing, Women | 
Report

Engaging women with lived experiences of violence and housing experts to explore design solutions

2021 | 
Housing | 
Report

This brief seeks to demonstrate changes that can be made to the National Occupancy Standards (NOS), and the operational policies surrounding it, to align with the federal legislation on the right to housing in order to enable families to secure stable, affordable and safe housing.

2022 | 
24 Hour Census, BCSTH, Women | 
Census, Report

A One-Day Snapshot of the Transition Housing and Support Programs in BC

2022 | 
24 Hour Census, BCSTH, Children, PEACE | 
Census, Report

A one day snapshot of the Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) Programs for Children and Youth in BC.

2022 | 
Pets | 
Toolkit

This toolkit, which was adapted from the C.A.R.E. Handbook, offers an overview of the connections between violence against women and animals, as well as a broad range of practical tools and strategies for supporting pets in Transition House, Second Stage and Safe Home programs, including sample policies and forms.