OCS Outcomes Report 2016-2017
Stopping the Violence Services Transition Houses
The Transition Houses support women and their dependent children who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing abuse, threats or violence by providing access to safe, secure, and confidential services, including information and supports for decision-making, short-term shelter or housing, referrals to other services and links to affordable housing.
Services are guided by the following principles: • a woman-centered approach to service delivery;
• the safety and security of women and children at risk is paramount; • the role of power imbalances is acknowledged and responded to; • an open and collaborative service environment; and • transparent and accountable service delivery.
Service Highlights • 87% of clients feel more confident in accessing community resources and supports when they need them. • 95% of clients report feeling supported and progressing to achieve the goals they set for themselves. Evergreen • 888 referrals (542 women/346 children); this represents a 10.7% increase from last year. • 752 clients (470 women/282 children) were referred out; this represents a 9.6% increase from last year. • average length of stay is 21.5 days. • almost 25% of women stay for more than 30 days. Virginia Sam • 1,525 referrals (966 women/559 children); this represents a 11.4% increase from last year. • 1,419 clients (913 women/512 children) were referred out; this represents a 14.1% increase from last year. • average length of stay is 30.4 days. • over 43% of women stay for more than 30 days. Quality Improvements • Both programs were approved for federal funding from BC Housing for repairs and renovations. • Received donation of 16 new cribs (8 were given to another OCS program) and 16 new umbrella strollers from TJ Kiddies that were secured by The Investor’s Group.
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