Category Archives: In the News

“We will work to ensure all of our workplaces are safe from violence against women, and that the attitudes that allow violence to occur are not tolerated.” CFL Mobile: CFL announces violence against women policy

“In the face of a report of violence against a woman perpetrated by any CFL employee, we will always take it seriously. Doing nothing will never be an option.” Georgia Straight: CFL announces first policy on violence against women

The Canadian Football League establishes new written guidelines to assess and deal with potential domestic violence issues. Yahoo Sports Canada: CFL announces details to new policy on violence against women

The Canadian Football League ventures into new territory with its policy to reduce violence against women. Edmonton Journal: Canadian Football League looks to reduce violence against women with new policy

EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous was interviewed by Pamella McCall on CFAX 1070 about this historic announcement of the CFL’s new policy on violence against women. Please listen to the segment at CFAX 1070 – Tracy’s interview begins at 33:40

Players and employees of the CFL will undergo yearly mandatory training on violence against women as part of a new league initiative. The Canadian Press on TSN: CFL launches mandatory training on domestic violence  

Players and employees of the CFL will undergo yearly mandatory training on violence against women as part of a new league initiative. The Globe and Mail: CFL mandates training on violence against women

Players and employees of the CFL will undergo yearly mandatory training on violence against women as part of a new league initiative… The Canadian Press: CFL seeks to combat violence against women with new league initiative

The Canadian Football League is taking a lead role in tackling violence against women with new rules that ban players for life if they’re caught in domestic violence… CBC News: CFL tackles violence against women with B.C. initiative

The Canadian Football League announces a historic new policy on violence against women. Winnipeg Sun: CFL tackles problem of violence against women