Domestic violence is becoming an increasingly pressing issue, Jasminder Sekhon from Victim Services Toronto says. And shelters for women say they are in a crisis, with not enough beds to keep up with demand for their service. The Women’s National Housing and Homelessness Network reports that approximately 699 women and 236 accompanying children are turned away from domestic violence shelters across Canada each day.
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‘It’s appalling’: How women’s shelters in Canada can’t keep up with soaring demand
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