The Pivot Blog

Headlines in 2017

Pivot Legal Society headlines, in the news in 2017

Pivot Legal Society | Jan 05, 2018 | In the News

Saying goodbye and welcoming the next chapter of Pivot

To all the friends, supporters, and allies I've met along this incredible journey: "Thank you."

Peter Kim | Dec 21, 2017 | Blog

Executive Director Katrina Pacey to step down as leader of BC’s leading human rights legal advocacy organization

After 17 years with Pivot Legal Society, Pacey leaves the organization in its strongest and most energized phase yet.

Peter Kim | Dec 21, 2017 | Press Releases

Ending discrimination on the basis of social condition: The next frontier in the fight for affordable housing

"Social condition is the situation you have in society because of your income, your occupation or your level of education."

Darcie Bennett | Dec 19, 2017 | Blog, Anti-Stigma, Homes For All

Over 100,000 visits and zero fatalities at one overdose prevention site

After more than 100,000 visits there hasn't been a single fatality at one of Vancouver's first overdose prevention site

Peter Kim | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog, Drug Policy Reform

A victory for residents of Anita Place

For the second time, the City Of Maple Ridge backed away from an injunction order after presented with evidence of the safety and security benefits of Anita Place.

Anna Cooper | Dec 13, 2017 | Blog, Homes For All

Police Documents and Liability

Police must be made to cooperate with accountability organizations and investigations

Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Criminalization and Policing, Position Papers

Fentanyl Sentencing

Substance use is a health issue and should be treated as such

Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Drug Policy Reform, Position Papers

Property Confiscation by Police

Harm reduction supplies save lives. Police should not be taking them away from people who use drugs.

Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Criminalization and Policing, Drug Policy Reform, Position Papers

Police Attendance at Overdoses

People who call 911 should be free to do so without fear of arrest.

Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Criminalization and Policing, Drug Policy Reform, Position Papers

Discriminatory Zoning

Land use decisions should protect the rights and safety of society's least off and most marginalized.

Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Homes For All, Position Papers

Addiction and Harm Reduction Services

Government policy should be guided by research and facts, not fear and stigma

Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Drug Policy Reform, Position Papers

Policing and Harm Reduction Efforts

Police should not stand in the way of life-saving harm reduction initiatives

Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Criminalization and Policing, Drug Policy Reform, Position Papers

Strings attached: The National Housing Strategy won’t help people struggling with homelessness now

Though a positive step in the right direction, there are a few issues with the National Housing Strategy.

Dj Larkin | Nov 24, 2017 | Blog, Homes For All

Why we’re doing the Welfare Food Challenge on only $18 a week

There are many reasons why the recent welfare rate increase isn't helping low-income residents.

Peter Kim | Nov 01, 2017 | Blog, Homes For All