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Safe Harbour Program

Safe Harbour Program Welcomes and Protects Diversity
The Safe Harbour Program is a nation-wide initiative designed for local businesses and organizations who wish to take a leadership role in creating an environment where all members of our community feel safe and welcomed.

Based on the popular “block-watch” program, Safe Harbour recruits local businesses and agencies to become part of a network that commits to equitable treatment in the workplace while providing a “safe place” for victims of discrimination. Organizations take the two-hour training and commit to being a Safe Harbour member by displaying a Safe Harbour decal on their agency’s entrance window. This commitment indicates to the community that their organization is a welcoming place, supportive of diversity and will assist victims of discrimination.

Local Safe Harbour Members
Nearly 30 local businesses and organizations are now part of the growing Safe Harbour network. These businesses and organizations include:

  • BC Ombudsman Office
  • James Bay Community Project
  • Victoria and Saanich Silver Threads
  • James Bay New Horizons
  • Cook Street Activity Centre
  • Parkdale Childcare Centre
  • Kardel
  • Happy Campers Daycare
  • Camosun College
  • University of Victoria
  • Fairfield Gonzales Community Association
  • BC Red Cross - Victoria Office
  • City Green Solutions
  • Saanich Emergency Services
  • Military Family Resource Centre
  • Greater Victoria Public Library
  • Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre
  • South Island Dispute Resolution Centre
  • Royal Roads University
  • Beat Board Youth Program
  • Pacifica Housing
  • Need Crisis and Information Line
  • Victoria Event Centre
  • Goldstream Neighbourhood House
  • Volunteer Victoria
  • Mothering Touch
  • Becon Support Services
  • BC Families in Transition
  • Kardel Community Services
  • Boys and Girls Club

Safe Harbour Training Sessions
The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is the Safe Harbour community representative and provides these no-cost two hour Safe Harbour sessions to local businesses and agencies. If your organization would like to arrange for a Safe Harbour session, please contact program coordinator Steven Lorenzo Baileys of ICA at 388-4728 ext. 116 or email: sbaileys@icavictoria.org.  For more information about the Safe Harbour program please visit: www.safeharbour.ca