Domestic Abuse
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Advocates decry lack of support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic abuse in Alberta budgetLeaders of several sexual assault centres and organizations in Alberta say the lack of support for survivors in the provincial budget is "demoralizing."HealthMar 2
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Alberta domestic violence survivor devastated after attempted murder charge downgradedMichelle Poulin still has scars and is struggling to overcome the emotional trauma from being stabbed at least 15 times by her ex-boyfriend in November 2020.CanadaFeb 24
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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
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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
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Sask. has 2nd highest rate of violence against men, boys among provinces: StatCanAmong men aged 25 to 34 in Saskatchewan's rural north, reports of violence were a staggering 21,194 per 100,000 male population — higher than anywhere else in the country.CanadaJan 20
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$3M allocated for housing to support women fleeing domestic violence in Kawartha LakesThe Women's Resources of Kawartha Lakes is converting a small church on Logie Street in Lindsay into six apartments for women and their children.EconomyJan 12
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How digital domestic abuse can make escape harderA phone, a smart home, a digitally connected car — these are the tools of digital domestic abuse that anti-violence experts say is on the rise.Dec 28, 2022
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New tech gadgets are making it harder to escape domestic abuse: advocatesIntimate partner violence in Canada has been referred to as a "shadow pandemic," intensifying during COVID-19 as lockdowns limited victims' ability to leave abusive partners.CanadaDec 28, 2022
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Peterborough man arrested after dragging spouse by hair: policePolice say a man was seen dragging a woman by her hair along a road as she tried to escape on Wednesday evening. He faces charges, including spousal assault.CrimeDec 15, 2022
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Waterloo police to offer walk-in support for domestic abuse victimsWaterloo regional police say they will not offer walk-in support service in downtown Kitchener for those who are going through domestic violence.CrimeDec 14, 2022
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