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The vision statement of ACWS is:

We believe in a world free from violence and abuse.

Our mission statement is:

The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters is a province-wide, voluntary organization supporting women's shelters and their partners through education, research and services for the benefit of abused women and their children.

We believe:

  • In empowerment for women and equal worth of all persons.
  • In strength of numbers together for a common mission.
  • That the issues of violence and abuse are the responsibilitie of the entire community including legal, social and political structures.

 

Thus, the areas of concern for ACWS are:

  • Issues of family violence
  • Breaking the cycle of inter-generational violence

 

The focus of ACWS is:

  • Abused women and their families

 

To work towards our vision, mission, and beliefs ACWS:

  • serves as the collective unified voice of member organizations
  • fosters networking and information sharing
  • assists in acquiring adequate resources for member shelters and ACWS
  • influences public policy and systems
  • increases public awareness of issues related to family violence
  • fosters professional development within Alberta's sheltering movement