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From our first report:
Poll: Results reflect political inaction, voter skepticism
Although politicians are elected to lead, a new poll shows that British ...
Former Vancouver Mayors Urge Politicians to Reconsider Marijuana Laws and Stop Gang Violence
Larry Campbell, Michael Harcourt, Sam Sullivan and Philip Owen Endorse Bipartisan Effort ...
Letter From Former Mayors
November 23, 2011 From: Sam Sullivan, Michael Harcourt, Larry Campbell, and Philip ...
Latest News
Media Coverage: Attorneys General Endorsement
Matas, R. (12/02/16). Why Christy Clark’s position on pot is political, The Globe and Mail. McMartin, P. (12/02/16). Opinion: when four were in office, stand on marijuana was different, The Vancouver Sun. Mason, G. (12/02/16). Legalize weed, yes, but the demon’s in the details, Globe and Mail. Peebles, F. (12/02/15). Top cops avoid sides in [...]
Backgrounder – Stop the Violence BC
This backgrounder provides a summary and overview of the Stop the Violence BC campaign. Included are summaries of Breaking the Silence and How Not to Protect Community Health and Safety. The report also includes quotes from Stop the Violence BC coalition members and supporters.
Former Attorneys General Call on BC Leaders to End Cannabis Prohibition
Former Attorneys General Call on BC Leaders to End Cannabis Prohibition Colin Gabelmann, Ujjal Dosanjh, Graeme Bowbrick and Geoff Plant Say Legalized, Regulated System Will Reduce Gang Activity, Ease Burden on Court System [Vancouver, BC] – Four former British Columbian attorneys general are calling on Premier Christy Clark and NDP opposition leader Adrian Dix to [...]
Health Officers Council Endorses Stop the Violence BC
On December 22, 2011, the Health Officers Council of British Columbia endorsed Stop the Violence BC. Below is the text of their endorsement. Dear Dr. Wood: As previously communicated to you, this letter is to confirm that the Health Officers Council of British Columbia (HOC) supports the Stop the Violence initiative and is willing to [...]
Stop the Violence BC responds to the Liberal Party of Canada’s support for legalizing cannabis
The following is a statement from Stop the Violence BC, a coalition of leading British Columbians from law enforcement and public health. Stop the Violence BC applauds the federal Liberal party for voting in favour of taxing and regulating marijuana. Marijuana prohibition has failed to achieve its intended objectives of reducing marijuana use and has [...]
Media coverage: Report Two
December 2011 11/12/30 Health Officers back legal marijuana Surrey Leader 11/12/30 Editorial: time to talk about pot Prince George Free Press C. Poon 11/12/29 Treat marijuana sales like alcohol and cigarettes: Martiquet Whistler Question 11/12/29 It’s time to talk pot Prince George Free Press 11/12/28 Phil Johnson Show AM1150 J. Nagel 11/12/28 Health Officers back [...]
Expert audit of government data proves failure of cannabis prohibition B.C.’s top public health doctors join call for ending marijuana prohibition Polling results show most British Columbians believe alcohol more harmful than cannabis
B.C.’s top public health doctors join call for ending marijuana prohibition Polling results show most British Columbians believe alcohol more harmful than cannabis December 22, 2011 [Vancouver, Canada] – Following Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent rejection of marijuana law reform, Stop the Violence BC has released a new report that audits government funded surveillance systems [...]
Backgrounder: How not to protect community health and safety
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Poll: Most British Columbians disagree that cannabis is more harmful than alcohol
Accompanying the report, Stop the Violence BC released polling data from Angus Reid that demonstrates that the majority of British Columbians: • disagree that regular marijuana use is more harmful than regular alcohol use (59%) • disagree with the statement that marijuana is a dangerous and addictive drug (54%) • do not believe that marijuana [...]
Infographics
Stop the Violence BC has commissioned a series of infographics to pictorially represent the results of our polling data. If you are interested in using these in your materials, social media or on your site please credit Stop the Violence BC and Sarah Kozlowski. Infographics: Government Response to gang violence Public opinion of stiffer [...]
