The Pivot Blog

Tent cities across British Columbia
Permanent housing is the best solution, but tent cities afford vulnerable people safety and community they don't get when living on the streets alone
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 10, 2018 | Data Visualizations, Homes For All

Police racial profiling in Ontario
Statistics point to a systemic problem linked to bias and racism
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 10, 2018 | Criminalization and Policing, Data Visualizations

The rise of homelessness across BC
The recent Metro Vancouver Homeless Count points to a growing problem across BC, especially in Vancouver and Surrey
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 10, 2018 | Data Visualizations, Homes For All

2017 Metro Vancouver homeless count
The recent Metro Vancouver Homeless Count points to a growing problem across BC, especially in Vancouver and Surrey
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 10, 2018 | Data Visualizations, Homes For All

Three perspectives on Heroin Assisted Therapy (HAT)
Evidence and research must guide drug policy. Both firmly support Heroin Assisted Therapy
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 10, 2018 | Data Visualizations, Drug Policy Reform

Overdose deaths in BC by month/year
A drug policy that criminalizes drug use is costing lives across BC. December was the deadliest month in a decade when it came to overdose deaths. Medical experts and former politicians say decriminalization is the answer.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 10, 2018 | Data Visualizations, Drug Policy Reform

Overdose deaths in BC by year
A drug policy that criminalizes drug use is costing lives across BC. December was the deadliest month in a decade when it came to overdose deaths. Medical experts and former politicians say decriminalization is the answer.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 10, 2018 | Data Visualizations, Drug Policy Reform

Overdose deaths in BC by city/year
A drug policy that criminalizes drug use is costing lives across BC. December was the deadliest month in a decade when it came to overdose deaths. Medical experts and former politicians say decriminalization is the answer.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 09, 2018 | Data Visualizations, Drug Policy Reform

Headlines in 2018
Pivot Legal Society headlines, in the news in 2018
By Pivot Legal Society Pivot Legal Society | Jan 09, 2018 | In the News

Pivot and the community's fight to keep Crosstown Clinic open
Learn how we helped save North America's first prescription heroin program with the aid of a courageous community who rallied around this life-saving service.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 08, 2018 | Videos, Drug Policy Reform

Christine Harris on why Heroin Assisted Therapy could save lives
A heartfelt story from a mother whose son may have been alive today if clean heroin had been available as part of Heroin Assisted Therapy (HAT). Lindsey was using heroin at the age of 15. The family was told there was a six to nine month waiting list for help.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 08, 2018 | Videos, Drug Policy Reform

Dr. Keith Ahamad on the evidence behind prescription heroin
It's controversial but it works. Heroin is legal for treating addiction in Switzerland, Denmark, Germany and the UK. The evidence shows Heroin Assisted Treatment (HAT) works, and can also reduce crime and human suffering. "It benefits everybody."
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 08, 2018 | Videos, Drug Policy Reform

Dave Murray on the life-changing nature of Heroin Assisted Treatment
Prescribing clean heroin helped turn Dave Murray's life around for the better. Learn how.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 08, 2018 | Videos, Drug Policy Reform

Supporting victims of police violence: Bobbi's story
The system failed Bobbie O'Shea, and a court awarded her $10,000 for the injustice. Learn her story
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 08, 2018 | Criminalization and Policing, Videos

Fighting for sex workers' rights: Bedford v. Canada Supreme Court victory
We, along with Sex Workers United Against Violence and the PACE Society helped overturn Canada's harmful sex work laws. Learn how it happened.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 08, 2018 | Sex Workers' Rights, Videos