Status of Women committee  In my experience, the big challenge with some of the victims that we've supported is fear when it comes to accessing formal supports. It's fear of retaliation, fear of their partners getting in trouble and being removed from their homes, especially if they're a primary breadwinne

Status of Women committee  Yes. I mentioned some of the biggest barriers that I'm seeing, particularly sustainable housing. I'm not saying there isn't a place for emergency housing, I think it is a great tool to have when there's a physical safety need, but healing doesn't happen in 21 days at a shelter.

Status of Women committee  Thank you very much. I appreciate the opportunity to share from our experience. We are a family resource network. I believe we are engaging parents at a very early stage in their parenting to encourage that early attentive caregiving and emotional attachment piece. Dads need to

Status of Women committee  Hello, everyone. Thank you for the invitation to share with you today. My name is Jodi Heidinger, and I am the coordinator for the family violence prevention program here with Families First in Fort Saskatchewan. We support a small suburban and rural area here in Alberta at For