Alberta bolsters help for women, children, affected by family violence

Alberta is bolstering programs that support women and children affected by family violence.

The province said it will improve services in emergency and second-stage shelters and hire 124 outreach workers and youth counsellors.

The government said the cost of the changes will be $15 million.

Human Services Minister Irfan Sabir said the new money will help ensure that woman and children affected by family violence are safe.

Last fall, the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters issued a report that said 8,427 women and 8,012 children were turned away from shelters due to lack of space.

The council represents 42 shelter organizations in the province.

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