The BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) invites you to submit a proposal to present at our Annual Training Forum, taking place
October 21 - 23, 2026 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC.
Every year the BC Society of Transition Houses hosts an Annual Training Forum (ATF) to gather and inspire anti-violence workers in BC. Whether in person or virtual, the ATF brings our sector together to learn, network and renew their commitment to the important work of supporting all women*, children and youth experiencing violence.
In a continuation of the BCSTH Annual Training Forum theme of
Strength in Solidarity, we look forward to receiving proposals for workshops that explore our 2026 title,
Amplifying Our Collective Voices. In these challenging times, when we move beyond individual advocacy and come together to form collective power, we can amplify our message, and demand systemic change. Join us as we gather, listen, and learn, effectively sharing the soapbox amongst the diverse perspectives that define the anti-violence sector. Together, we will foster the curiosity and collaboration needed to inspire new and innovative ways to shelter and support all women, children and youth experiencing, or at risk of violence.
This year, we will also be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the project S
ilent and Invisible: What's Age Got to Do With It?, a project for service providers on supporting older women who have experienced gender-based violence.
Please complete this form by
Friday, July 3, 2026.
Workshop sessions are 75 minutes. The following remuneration is provided per workshop session (not per presenter):
- Honorarium of $200
- Up to two complimentary full ATF registrations
Workshops that do not receive adequate registrations may be cancelled. In this instance, BCSTH will notify the presenters at least 1 week prior to the event.
If you have any questions, please contact our Event Coordinator, Allison Westbridge at
atf@bcsth.ca. Please feel free to distribute this callout widely.
* The term "women" refers to and is inclusive of all self-identified women. BCSTH recognizes that while gender-based violence has significant impacts on cis-gender women and girls in Canada, 2SLGBTQQIA+ and gender diverse people are disproportionately impacted by experiences of violence.