We have a number of YWCAs, such as YWCA Lethbridge and District. It has developed the Amethyst Project, which is a trauma-informed mental health program for children who have witnessed domestic violence. However, that's just one community in many communities across Canada.
Unfortunately, schools being shut down will simply intensify the impact of trauma on children. We know how it impacts children developmentally. There's no difference between being abused oneself and witnessing abuse of a parent.
I thank you for raising this very important issue. We need a nationwide strategy, because it's going to impact the economy and education and development outcomes for generations.