Alberta Domestic Violence

• Eileen’s Place: Transitional shelter opens to help domestic violence survivors

  Eileen’s Place is a three-unit, second-stage affordable housing program that will help transition domestic violence survivors to independent living.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2024
  
• 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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• Edmonton man wanted on warrants for aggravated domestic and sexual assault

  Jalal Arnaout, 26, is wanted on numerous warrants including aggravated assault, uttering threats and two counts each of sexual assault and assault with a weapon.

  Crime

  May 30, 2023
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• ‘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
• 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
• ‘Disheartening’: Alberta government promise to track domestic violence offenders lags

  The Alberta government is lagging on a promise to fund electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2022
• Alberta women’s shelters still forced to turn people away despite reduced calls in pandemic

  The 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.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2021
• Alberta women’s shelter Jessie’s House receives $1.1M in government funding

  A women's shelter that helps provide families escaping violence resources and a safe space to stay has received $1.1 million from the Alberta government.

  Crime

  May 21, 2021
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• Addressing domestic violence’s root cause: New Alberta program aims to help men with abusive behaviour

  The southern Alberta facility is addressing domestic abuse in an untraditional way.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2021
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• Red Deer man charged with attempted murder following domestic assault

  Police say a man has been charged with attempted murder after his girlfriend was assaulted and taken to hospital in Red Deer, Alta.

  Crime

  May 23, 2020