Family Violence
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Albertans can now access ‘one-stop shop’ online for domestic abuse resourcesThe Domestic Abuse Resource Hub offers a wide range of resources, including connections to counselling, videos, podcasts and written materials.HealthAug 16
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Federal strategy to address financial abuse needed to prevent domestic violence: reportA report by the standing committee on the status of women on addressing intimate partner and family violence makes 28 recommendations to the federal government.PoliticsJun 22
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Trauma supports lacking for Manitoba children who witness intimate partner violence: reportA Manitoba report into how family violence affects children who witness it suggests that every two hours, a child is exposed to a police-reported case of intimate partner violence.CanadaJun 22
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Training program aims to boost staffing at Manitoba family violence, homeless sheltersProvincial funding will provide training for up to 30 people so they can work in the sector, the government said.PoliticsJun 13
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Quebec coroner calls for better communication after father kills children, selfCoroner Stéphanie Gamache issued several recommendations Tuesday, saying there's a need to change rules surrounding confidentiality on patient files.CrimeApr 12
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Victim’s mother takes stand in Fort Saskatchewan murder trialThe mother took the stand as a witness for the Crown, detailing an argument with the accused the night before things turned deadly.CrimeMar 16
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Fort Saskatchewan father on trial for killing infant son, assaulting young daughterA six-week jury trial started Monday in the case of a Fort Saskatchewan father charged with second-degree murder in the death of his one-year-old son.CrimeMar 14
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Saskatchewan expanding family violence support programThe Saskatchewan government announced Thursday that it will spend $1.1 million over the next three years on expanding its Family Intervention Rapid Support Team program.CanadaFeb 17
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Safe at Home project in Claresholm nears 1st anniversaryThe Safe at Home pilot project is addressing domestic abuse and the different services available to those dealing with it firsthand.CanadaFeb 8
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25-year-old man from Newmarket, Ont. charged in death of his motherYork Regional Police say a 25-year-old man is facing second-degree murder and arson charges in connection to the death of his 61-year-old mother.CrimeJan 6
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