This webinar took place on November 26, 2025. In this recorded session, we explore gender-based violence (GBV) as it relates to refugee claimants and women with precarious immigration status, with a focus on practical tools, system navigation, and community-based responses.
Details:
- Overview of the current GBV landscape affecting refugee claimants and women with precarious immigration status
- Practical guidance on applying the Safety Assessment and Planning Tool
- Legal and health system navigation strategies for clients experiencing GBV
- Key systemic and intersectional risks, including housing insecurity, immigration status, and language barriers
- Community-based referrals and best practices from the field
Speaker:
Rosa Elena Arteaga – Manager of Direct Services and Clinical Practice, Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS)
Who is this webinar for?
This recording is intended for settlement workers, staff at settlement organizations, service providers, health sector professionals, and community partners supporting refugee claimants, particularly those connected to the BC Safe Haven program.
