Advocacy for a Future Free of Domestic Violence
As we move forward with our strategic priorities, with a focus on breaking the stigma of domestic violence, we will create positive, large-scale change in the way domestic violence is approached. Working alongside partners in the sector, we will work with leaders to address the issues that contribute to gender-based violence, shortfalls in funding, and […]
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters 2022 Data Release
What happens when someone calls and we do not have room? Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS)’s new Data Release reveals that shelters across Alberta receive far more requests for help than our resources can answer. This is true for Jessie’s House too – in the first 11 months of 2022, we received 1,500 admission […]
We Hear You Too
Did you know that we are an all-gender shelter? We serve all individuals who need our help, regardless of age or gender. While the majority of our clients are women and children, we have supported 9 men and their children in the last 6 months alone. Between 2014 and 2019, 279,000 Canadian men experienced spousal […]
Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART)
The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) has partnered with Alberta Health Services to deliver a new program! The Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) is a collaboration between AHS and JMMF to provide specialized 24/7 support to AHS patients experiencing domestic violence. DART, which launched in December 2021, will serve Westlock, Barrhead, and Fort Saskatchewan. In this […]
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters Releases 2021 Shelter Data
The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) has released Alberta shelter experiences from April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021. This report reflects the current reality of shelters that support individuals fleeing domestic violence, including information about how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has added strains to the system.
