Alberta Council Of Women's Shelters
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Alberta domestic abuse shelters report 10-year high in number of calls for helpThe Alberta Council of Women's Shelters data showed a 10-year high in reports of forced sex and strangulation, which it says increases the risk of being killed by 750 per cent.CrimeNov 27, 2023
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Edmontonian opens up about attacks tied to domestic abuse accusationsWARNING: The details in this story come from a firsthand account of domestic violence and are graphic and disturbing.CrimeJun 26, 2023
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Alberta election campaign continues with competing promises for women’s sheltersAlberta's two main political parties offered competing visions Wednesday for women's shelters and sexual assault counselling centres.CrimeMay 10, 2023
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Edmonton police say family and domestic violence calls most dangerous to respond toEdmonton police said domestic and family violence calls are unpredictable and dangerous, and those who work to prevent it say the situations are becoming more complex.CanadaMar 17, 2023
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‘Unprecedented’ 45% turnover rate in Alberta domestic violence sector: ACWSThe survey asked domestic violence shelter workers about how they're handling higher demand for services in the midst of inflation, burnout and 'stagnant government funding.'CanadaFeb 21, 2023
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Sending support to Alberta domestic violence shelters in ‘Love a Shelter’ campaignThe 'Love a Shelter' letters are a way Albertans can push for change, while also letting survivors of domestic violence know that they are supported by their communities.CrimeFeb 20, 2023
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Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters appeals for donations after office broken intoIn a tweet on Monday evening, the registered charity said many valuables were taken including pieces of tech equipment, donated items and contents in a cash box.CanadaJan 31, 2023
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Alberta women’s shelters are under-resourced, leading people to be turned away: reportThousands of women and children were turned away from Alberta women's shelters last year, according to a new report from the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters.CrimeDec 7, 2022
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More Than Shelter campaign kicks off in AlbertaThe Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters is launching a new provincial awareness campaign to coincide with International Women's Day.HealthMar 8, 2022
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Alberta women’s shelters still forced to turn people away despite reduced calls in pandemicThe Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters says even though calls for shelter have decreased in the pandemic, there still isn’t enough space to meet demand.CanadaDec 13, 2021
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