Human Trafficking, Gender Based and Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic

Whereas reported cases of gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking are increasing across British Columbia; And whereas BCs Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking has not been updated since its publication in 2013: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM petition the Province to declare gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking an epidemic in British Columbia and update BCs Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking.