Alberta Domestic Violence
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Eileen’s Place: Transitional shelter opens to help domestic violence survivorsEileen’s Place is a three-unit, second-stage affordable housing program that will help transition domestic violence survivors to independent living.HealthApr 16
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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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Edmonton man wanted on warrants for aggravated domestic and sexual assaultJalal Arnaout, 26, is wanted on numerous warrants including aggravated assault, uttering threats and two counts each of sexual assault and assault with a weapon.CrimeMay 30, 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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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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‘Disheartening’: Alberta government promise to track domestic violence offenders lagsThe Alberta government is lagging on a promise to fund electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders.CanadaMar 4, 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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Alberta women’s shelter Jessie’s House receives $1.1M in government fundingA 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.CrimeMay 21, 2021
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Addressing domestic violence’s root cause: New Alberta program aims to help men with abusive behaviourThe southern Alberta facility is addressing domestic abuse in an untraditional way.CanadaMar 1, 2021
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Red Deer man charged with attempted murder following domestic assaultPolice say a man has been charged with attempted murder after his girlfriend was assaulted and taken to hospital in Red Deer, Alta.CrimeMay 23, 2020
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