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Title:

Understanding experiences and barriers faced by social workers on the frontline of gender-based violence

Agreement Number:

GV230350

Agreement Value:

$400,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 15, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 30-month project, Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society will conduct research that will help improve GBV services for at-risk groups. This project seeks to bridge a gap in the available knowledge by centering experiences of social workers providing care to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), and to contribute to improved services for survivors. It builds on knowledge to help address the needs of workers who are often invisible in the GBV sector. Addressing barriers faced by the social workers has significant implication on the level and quality of support subsequently extended to those at risk of or experiencing GBV. Key project activities will include: focus group research discussions, engaging 60 participants; and key informant interviews investigating operational barriers and opportunities of organizations. The project will include a literature review, and data collection and analysis. Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society will complete a project report, policy briefs, newspaper articles, an academic journal article, an action plan, and a community event to share information on the research findings.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Promising practices are incorporated by the GBV sector into new or enhanced supports for target populations.

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5L 1S7

Reference Number:

001-2023-2024-Q3-00039

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society

Program:

Gender-Based Violence Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the GBV Program is to strengthen the GBV sector to address gaps in supports for two groups of survivors: 1) Indigenous women and their communities, and 2) underserved populations (including women living with a disability, non-status/refugee /immigrant women, LGBTQ2S, gender non-conforming people and ethno-cultural women) in Canada. The Program provides grant and contribution funding to Canadian organizations to improve supports to help create long-term, comprehensive solutions at the national, regional, and local levels.