Alberta Council Of Women's Shelters

• Funding cuts coming to more than a dozen rural Alberta women’s shelters

  The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters said while there is a net increase to sector-wide base funding — it comes at the expense of budget reductions for several rural communities.

  Canada

  May 28
  
• Alberta domestic abuse shelters report 10-year high in number of calls for help

  The 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.

  Crime

  Nov 27, 2023
  
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• Edmontonian opens up about attacks tied to domestic abuse accusations

  WARNING: The details in this story come from a firsthand account of domestic violence and are graphic and disturbing.

  Crime

  Jun 26, 2023
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• Alberta election campaign continues with competing promises for women’s shelters

  Alberta's two main political parties offered competing visions Wednesday for women's shelters and sexual assault counselling centres.

  Crime

  May 10, 2023
• Edmonton police say family and domestic violence calls most dangerous to respond to

  Edmonton 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.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2023
• ‘Unprecedented’ 45% turnover rate in Alberta domestic violence sector: ACWS

  The 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.'

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2023
• Sending support to Alberta domestic violence shelters in ‘Love a Shelter’ campaign

  The '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.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2023
• Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters appeals for donations after office broken into

  In 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.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2023
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• Alberta women’s shelters are under-resourced, leading people to be turned away: report

  Thousands 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.

  Crime

  Dec 7, 2022
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• More Than Shelter campaign kicks off in Alberta

  The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters is launching a new provincial awareness campaign to coincide with International Women's Day.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2022