Regarding the 9,000 denials that my colleague referred to, I would add that women call when they need accommodation. If they need to make two, three or four calls before they find a place, they undoubtedly face a greater risk. Sometimes, they have only one chance to leave the situation and the home. So this is a real concern.
We're also concerned that, over time, the women may stop calling. They know that it's getting harder and harder to find a place. Women sometimes tell us that they know about the lack of space and that they feel as though they're taking a place away from a woman who may be in a worse situation. This atmosphere can lead to self‑censorship. We can't lie either. That's the reality. It's a risk.
