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We operate predominantly from the unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking people, today known as the Songhees and Xwsepsum First Nations, and the W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations (the Tsartlip and Tseycum nations).
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The fourth case conference of the I.I. took place on March 27, 2025, with the participation of 13 people from seven organizations
May 7 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Pacific Are you a frontline worker in the settlement, counselling, and victim services sector that struggles with vicarious trauma and burnout? Join our…
What started as a small 20 minute presentation quickly became an engaging hour-long group discussion.
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On February 27, 2025, VCST hosted distinguished community advocates and researchers Dr. Yaya de Andrade and Joan Simalchik from Toronto to speak about their perspectives on working with survivors of torture developed over 30 years of advocacy work.
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At the Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture‘s Annual Symposium on February 25, 2025, VCST Board President Ana Pavon and Project Manager Melinda Quintero shared key findings from our stakeholder round-table series and our…
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Interconnectedness Initiative research report and key findings.
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This position has been filled. Funding agency: Victoria FoundationProject term: August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025Position: Project ManagerContract: Temporary, part-time, arms-length (the contractor is not an employee of VCST)Contract…
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As part of our Interconnectedness Initiative, we held a training workshop on April 3rd 2024, with the participation of 14 people, from seven of our stakeholders: VAST, ISS of BC, VICCIR, ICA, VIRCS, CIS, and VCST.
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“Case Conferencing” was identified by stakeholders as an essential tool to address sensitive cases among survivors of torture in the region, and to bring forward the experiences of the project’s stakeholders.
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The project, funded by the Victoria Foundation, has undertaken a comprehensive approach to address the needs of survivors of torture in our community.
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This 12-minute video presents the experiences of three Syrian men, and their struggle for not having their professional degrees and work experience recognized in Canada. In November 2023, the Government of…
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The application deadline is October 20, 2023.
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Eight mental health and settlement agencies in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island are joining forces to support survivors of torture and their communities.
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Through the collective efforts of the VCST, stakeholders, supporters, and funders, these ten identified actions will be fulfilled to support survivors of torture, their families, and their communities.
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