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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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‘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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Global Edmonton’s 18th annual Give Me Shelter donation drive begins on Giving TuesdayGlobal Edmonton donation drive effort is collecting gift cards and online monetary donations to support women and children escaping domestic violence.CanadaNov 30, 2021
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Dramatic spike in victims turned away from Alberta shelters: reportThe 2019 Alberta Council of Women's Shelters report says more than 23,000 women, children and seniors were turned away from shelters in the last year, compared to more than 16,000 in 2018.HealthDec 4, 2019
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Women’s shelters oppose Edmonton police policy to not name domestic homicide victimsIn establishing a formal directive, the organization consulted with its members. The position statement was unanimously approved by its board.CrimeFeb 13, 2019
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