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SUMMARY:Back to School: VIP Presentation Tips and Strategies for Working with Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Back to School: VIP Presentation Tips and Strategies for Working with Schools\, a practical webinar designed for PEACE Program counsellors delivering VIP presentations in schools. Hosted by Sarah Manwaring\, RCC\, former PEACE counsellor and VIP Facilitator\, and Alex Anderson\, Children and Youth Services Coordinator at BCSTH\, this session will share strategies for creating engaging\, accessible\, and trauma-informed presentations. Hear from experienced facilitators Rebekah Taylor and Angie Brown as they discuss lessons learned\, successful approaches to connecting with schools\, and real-world challenges. Participants will leave with fresh ideas\, practical tools\, and greater confidence in delivering violence prevention education to children and youth.\n\nPresented by: Alex Anderson Children and Youth Services Coordinator\, BCSTH\, Sarah Manwaring\, RCC\, former PEACE counselor and VIP Facilitator\, Rebekah Taylor\, PEACE\, Carrier Sekani Family Services and Angie Brown\, PEACE\, Sources Community Resource Centres.  \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 or training@bcsth.ca
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/back-to-school-vip-presentation-tips-and-strategies-for-working-with-schools/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T111500
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Decolonizing Women's Shelter Policies Project
DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for a webinar exploring the Decolonizing Women’s Shelter Policies Project\, a National initiative led by Keepers of the Circle\, and its role within the broader Cedar Blankets Project\, led by BCSTH\, which works to increase access to transition houses and second-stage housing while advancing the decolonization of shelter policies and practices. Participants will learn how colonialism\, systemic racism\, and gender-based violence create barriers for Indigenous women\, girls\, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people seeking shelter services\, and how Indigenous-led approaches can support safer\, more culturally responsive pathways to healing and support. The session will share key project findings\, promising practices\, and emerging Indigenous-informed frameworks that can strengthen shelter services and improve outcomes.  \nPresented by: Lisa Neil\, Housing Researcher for Keepers of the Circle and Tina Millar\, Nisga’a Nation.    \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 or training@bcsth.ca
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/webinar-decolonizing-womens-shelter-policies-project/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T231500
DTSTAMP:20260813T213348Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T213348Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Financial assistance and sustainability: Lessons learned from building a community-centered support model
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a webinar presentation from the team at Nisa Foundation\, Financial assistance and sustainability: Lessons learned from building a community-centered support model\, focused on housing strategies and financial sustainability for clients. How do you balance meaningful financial assistance with long-term sustainability? Drawing on the experience of a newcomer-focused support program\, this webinar will explore key learnings\, challenges\, and innovations that have helped provide critical assistance while empowering clients and engaging the broader community in lasting solutions. \nThis webinar explores a trauma-informed\, holistic approach to supporting women throughout their housing journey. Learn how organizations can promote housing stability through practical supports\, community partnerships\, financial assistance\, and ongoing post-move-out services that empower women and strengthen long-term outcomes. \nPresented by: Shiba Anjum\, Director of Programs and Product Development\, and Syma Nehal\, BC Operations and Practice Lead at Nisa Foundation\, of Nisa Foundation. \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 or training@bcsth.ca
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/webinar-financial-assistance-and-sustainability-lessons-learned-from-building-a-community-centered-support-model/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T113000
DTSTAMP:20260722T160749Z
CREATED:20260722T160749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T160749Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: VIP 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory webinar on the VIP program and learn about the resources available to support your facilitation. We’ll provide an overview of the VIP curriculum\, facilitator guides\, slide decks\, templates\, communication tools\, activities\, and handouts. Participants will also explore ways to adapt presentations to meet their facilitation style and community needs\, along with tips for establishing and growing a VIP program in community settings. Whether you’re new to VIP or looking for a refresher\, this session is for you. Presented by Alex Anderson\, Children and Youth Services Coordinator\, BCSTH. \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-vip-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260724T111500
DTSTAMP:20260626T223656Z
CREATED:20260626T223656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T223656Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: New 2026 RCMP Transition House Policy & Member Review
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 75 minute session reviewing the 2026 RCMP Transition House Policy\, including\, a presentation on the background\, key updates and sections flagged for review. The webinar features a 35 minute presentation and 40 minutes of member discussion to help shape BCSTH’s feedback to the RCMP. This will be a member only webinar to allow for consultation. Policy documents are available by emailing madeline@bcsth.ca. The webinar will be presented by Amy FitzGerald\, Executive Director of BCSTH\, who brings over 30 years of public interest legal and GBV Policy experience.  \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-new-2026-rcmp-transition-house-policy-member-review/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260721T111500
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Plants\, Candles and Financial Autonomy: Helping Women Strategically Rebuild Finances
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Plants\, Candles and Financial Autonomy: Helping Women Strategically Rebuild Finances\, a webinar designed for workers supporting women impacted by GBV as they rebuild financial autonomy. The webinar covers essentials such as credit scores\, credit cards\, lines of credit\, debt strategies\, and effective communication techniques for negotiating with banks and organizations. Presented by Chavisa Horemans MES\, CDC\, CTRC \, Founder of The Mother Corp\, this workshop draws on holistic\, evidence based\, trauma informed practice rooted in both professional and lived expertise. Chavisa specializes in supporting women through major life transitions\, including separation\, divorce\, coparenting\, burnout\, and chronic health challenges.  \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-plants-candles-and-financial-autonomy-helping-women-strategically-rebuild-finances/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260610T111500
DTSTAMP:20260528T210330Z
CREATED:20260528T210305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T210330Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Misuse of Children’s Technology: The Children’s Tech Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Responding to the Misuse of Children’s Technology: The Children’s Tech Toolkit\, a webinar on tech safety for kids. The BCSTH Wired for Control project responds to the misuse of children’s technology to stalk\, monitor or control survivors of family violence. The Children’s Tech Toolkit offers information\, strategies\, tools and community resources to support safer and more effective responses to technology misuse in an IPV context. This webinar will be presented by Hyzel Bhambhoria (she/her/elle)\, the Wired for Control Project Coordinator on the BCSTH team. \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-misuse-of-childrens-technology-the-childrens-tech-toolkit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260601T111500
DTSTAMP:20260501T213616Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T213616Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260501T195237Z
CREATED:20260501T194226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T195237Z
UID:10000029-1779706800-1779710400@bcsth.ca
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:20260501T203717Z
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UID:10000033-1779271200-1779275700@bcsth.ca
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;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250606T231500
DTSTAMP:20250508T192708Z
CREATED:20250508T192708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192708Z
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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:20250502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250502T111500
DTSTAMP:20250508T192539Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192539Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Series – Webinar 7
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 7: Lessons Learned in Operating Childminding and Childcare in the Anti-Violence Sector \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\, May 2\, 10AM-11.15AM to discuss lessons learned in childminding and childcare operations in the anti-violence sector. In this webinar\, we will be joined by Sophia Luise Hladik\, BCSTH practicum student (SFU) researching childminding practices\, as well as Heather Funk and Krista Voth of Robson Valley Community Services\, who operate both a childcare centre as well as childminding in their mixed-model building and Kyla-Rae Laferdy from Phoenix Transition Society who will share about their practices in offering a trauma-informed perspective and practice implications with respect to childminding practices for the mothers that they serve. \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-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250404T111500
DTSTAMP:20250508T192353Z
CREATED:20250508T192353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192353Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Series – Webinar 6
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 6: Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Lessons Learned in Sheltering Pets and People \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\, April 4\, 10AM-11.15AM to discuss lessons learned and the great resources that are available for sheltering pets and people. We will be joined by Rochelle Stevenson\, Dept of Sociology and Anthropology\, Thompson Rivers University\, Louise Godard of BCSTH\, Jan Dawson of Warm Hearts Pet Safe Haven and Lisa Schmidt of ‘Ksan Society who will discuss the intersection of domestic violence and animal maltreatment or abuse. In this webinar\, we will cover the resources available\, lessons learned in a pet-friendly house\, pet safe grants and additional animal behaviour webinars that are available for transition houses to help keep domestic violence survivors and their pets safe. \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-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T111500
DTSTAMP:20250204T202517Z
CREATED:20250204T202349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T202517Z
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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:20250204T195326Z
CREATED:20250204T194428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195326Z
UID:10000020-1739455200-1739458800@bcsth.ca
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:20250109T182228Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250207T111500
DTSTAMP:20241213T232523Z
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:20241213T232457Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T111500
DTSTAMP:20241213T232435Z
CREATED:20241213T232435Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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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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