Indigenous community services, 211 get funding to address gender-based violence in Alberta
Tanya Fir, parliamentary secretary for status of women, said 211 is a straightforward way to access help in dangerous abusive situations.“When it comes to gender-based violence, that timely support is even more crucial.
”Fir said the money will go towards improving coordination between agencies, to make sure victims are able to be directed towards the supports they need.These announcements come after reports from multiple Alberta women’s shelter agencies that say thousands of women have been turned away in recent years due to lack of capacity.
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