Women's Shelters Canada
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‘Perfect storm’: Growing calls to address domestic violence during coronavirusShelter homes and support groups call for increased government funding and involvement amid an increase in violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaNov 25, 2020
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More funding for shelters needed to help domestic violence victims in Canada: reportThe report from Women's Shelters Canada calls for more funding to help increase the number of second-stage shelters, particularly in rural, remote, northern and Indigenous communities.CanadaSep 30, 2020
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Shelters on the front lines help women flee violence — but they’re also in crisisWomen’s shelters and transition homes are often the starting point for those fleeing violence. But many struggle to finance their life-saving services.FeaturesNov 25, 2019
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Shelters in Canada are turning away women due to lack of resources, funding: studiesOne in five shelters report they have not received funding increases in 10 years or more.CanadaMay 1, 2019
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GTA women’s shelters feeling housing market pressuresWomen's shelters in the GTA have been dealing with capacity issues while families are requiring longer stays due to unaffordable private market rent and long wait lists for social housing.CanadaAug 31, 2017
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