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Islanders Working Against Violence is a non-profit society providing services throughout the Southern Gulf Islands to women and their children affected by poverty, violence and abuse. IWAV also provides affordable housing to individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities.

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Ask IWAV: We Want Your Questions!

To help us better serve our community, we would like to hear your questions! For the next two weeks, Islanders Working Against Violence is inviting community members to ask questions about navigating IWAV’s services for sexual assault (SA), intimate partner […]

December 6th Memorial Ceremony

December 6th Memorial Ceremony

For the second year in a row, IWAV and The Circle co-hosted the Memorial Ceremony for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Women against Violence via a Facebook Livestream. We were not able to gather in community this year […]

sexual assault response program

Our Sexual Assault Response Program has Launched!

Sexual assault affects a person in many ways. It can be disorienting, confusing, and frightening trying to get the assistance the survivor most needs. Even trying to get the most basic help can make someone feel vulnerable and afraid. And […]

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