New refuge offers hope for domestic violence survivors
“That being said, I would also urge people who have been abused by a partner or spouse to seek out an expert to address their situation, whether it is a mental health professional or an advocate.”
“You are not alone,” added Ms. Stinson.
Ms. Stinson has offered one-on-one counseling to 1,700 homeless women — men and women — to help address their “deeply rooted issues.” She also provides emergency shelter to women who are victims of domestic violence.
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But in response to the spike in violent crime in Alberta’s oilsands, that strategy has waned.
“So far there are about 13,000 police officers in Calgary and the police department is looking at a 12 per cent cut this year, with no clear idea of how much more cuts to be expected,” said Scott Anderson, director of the Centre for Social Research and Research and Education at the University of Calgary.
Ms. Stinson said her work is being challenged by an environment she finds “hostile” to battered women.
In Edmonton, there are only two shelters for women and girls who have experienced an intimate partner killing their partner. Both women and girls need support, not shelter, she said.
“If women can’t have shelter, we can’t help women find work, and we can’t help men learn the ways they can survive,” she said.
In B.C., Ms. Stinson said, the province is trying to improve the system by increasing emergency shelters and offering programs for teens seeking help.
In her new role, she said, Ms. Stinson will also seek to help improve mental health services for women who have experienced trauma.
“As a person of faith, I want to help women come to terms with their experiences,” she said. “And I want to help women become leaders in support networks – organizations, churches and others who can be helpful in creating safe spaces for survivors to connect and discuss.”
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