Gender-Based Violence in B.C

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‘I thought we were going to be homeless’: B.C.’s housing crisis affects women fleeing abuse | Globalnews.ca

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Gender-based violence is on the rise in B.C. , with the province declaring it an epidemic in January .

But the policies do not appear to translate into meaningful support for the women fleeing abuse.

BC Housing’s transitional shelters were designed to offer women fleeing violence a temporary refuge 30 days in first -stage housing and up to 18 months in the second stage.

But waitlists are growing, timelines are stretching, and advocates say many women are staying in temporary housing for years .

Because after abuse, the first thing a woman needs is someone to listen.” If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic violence in B.C. , contact the VictimLinkBC helpline at 1-800-563-0808 or visit victimlinkbc.ca..

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