That's a great question. I would say there are probably areas that predominantly women can go to, but they often create additional barriers. I'll give an example. In Borden the closest women's shelter is about 25 minutes away. That includes needing a vehicle. You can't walk. Oftentimes, these barriers to seeking social assistance are greater. It's been my personal experience that individuals just simply stay within the family home in a potentially dangerous situation.
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