Yes, there is no doubt that the figures you have just mentioned are very important and that they should be reflected in the services offered to women. Currently, in Quebec, there are not enough resources to meet the level of demand. For example, a city like Montreal refuses 75% of the requests from women who want to access a second-stage shelter.
There is a narrative that encourages women to seek help and for those around them to speak out, but at the same time, when they ask for services, there is no room.
When we start thinking about policy, it's important to think about the continuum, from disclosure to getting services to returning to the community. I would say it even extends to social housing. Currently, there is not enough second-stage housing, which means we can't house everyone.