Jan Reimer News Today

Women’s shelters in Alberta say they’re bracing for even more demand as they still grapple with the fallout of the “shadow pandemic” of domestic abuse during COVID-19.

24-year-old Claire Leveques body was discovered by police in Scotland

24-year-old Claire Leveques body was discovered by police in Scotland

Police brass were questioned by the Calgary police commission over how it handles extreme domestic violence situations.

Police brass were questioned by the Calgary police commission over how it handles extreme domestic violence situations.

The stabbing death of a woman outside a Calgary school highlights how more resources are needed to intervene earlier in the cycle of abuse.

Police say the death of a woman in front of a Calgary school should be reviewed by a provincial committee that analyzes family violence cases.

Discovery of black mould in the Peace River Regional Women’s Shelter means staff can’t house women and children escaping violence at home until at least March

Domestic abuse shelters in Alberta are increasingly being overwhelmed by requests for help, and have had to turn away thousands due to a lack of space or resources.

With the calls for help at a ten year high, campaigns like Give Me Shelter can provide more women and children in our community with more opportunities to flee abuse.