Continuum of Care for Rural Women
Connect recently completed new research on the role of Women’s Centres in the Continuum of Care for women who’ve experienced violence. This research focused on women in rural areas, and what they found is that:
In partnership with other community-based services like transition houses, Women’s Centres are able to provide wrap-around support which is especially important in rural communities. The importance of comprehensive wrap-around support for women fleeing violent relationships is more apparent than ever.
For further information and to read the full report visit: https://womenconnect.ca/womens-centres-are-critical-to-the-continuum-of-care-for-rural-women/
Women’s Centres provide a crucial touchstone for women and gender-diverse people as they navigate overwhelmed government systems.
In partnership with other community-based services like transition houses, Women’s Centres are able to provide wrap-around support which is especially important in rural communities. The importance of comprehensive wrap-around support for women fleeing violent relationships is more apparent than ever.
For further information and to read the full report visit: https://womenconnect.ca/womens-centres-are-critical-to-the-continuum-of-care-for-rural-women/
