The new Violence Free BC (VFBC) strategy lays out a long-term vision
of ending violence against women in this province – something that needs both
strong government leadership and the active participation of stakeholders,
partners and each and every British Columbian.

The Province’s action on this goal starts today with a promise of dedicated
civil forfeiture funds – including $3 million in 2015 – for local anti-
violence support services, the opening of a newly integrated Domestic
Violence Unit (DVU), and an upcoming campaign to raise awareness of the
dangers women can face. The Province is also committed to dedicating a
portion of civil forfeiture funds to support the VFBC strategy in future
years.

“Violence against women is not a women’s issue – it’s an issue for all of us
in British Columbia,” said Premier Christy Clark. “The Violence Free BC
strategy is our roadmap to creating a province where each of us does our
part, working together, to keep women safe from harm.”