Over the past year, Alberta’s domestic violence shelters responded to an overwhelming number of calls for help, while also providing critical services beyond emergency shelter, including housing support, mental health care, legal advocacy, and safety planning.
In 2023-24, ACWS shelters supported thousands of women and children seeking safety from domestic violence, answering more than 50,000 calls for help. However, the increasing severity of cases and the persistent shortage of affordable housing continue to create barriers for survivors. Shelters across the province remain a steadfast source of safety and healing, ensuring that survivors receive the care and resources needed to rebuild their lives.
The report calls for continued investment in shelter services, stronger partnerships across sectors, and policy changes that address systemic barriers survivors face, especially in rural and remote areas, where intimate partner violence rates remain disproportionately high. As Alberta’s domestic violence shelters work tirelessly to meet increasing demand, the need for long-term solutions has never been clearer…