Reports
Executive Summary-Keeping Women Alive: Assessing the Danger
In 2003, the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) invited Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell, an
internationally recognized expert in intimate partner violence, to a training session for shelter
directors on the utilization of her lethality assessment tool (Danger Assessment). The
majority of shelter directors in the province attended and expressed great enthusiasm for the
potential of this tool to support their work in keeping women safe.
The Danger Assessment tool was originally developed in 1985 to empower women at risk
with information that reduced the likelihood of further exposure to her risk of femicide. It
consists of a calendar to assist in recall and 20 weighted questions designed to measure risk
in an abusive relationship.
To read the full report click the link Keeping Women Alive
Also please find the questionairre results to Danger Assessment questions by 509 women responding to the questionairre from November 1, 2007 to January 31, 2009. Results to Danger Assessment Questions developed by Dr. Jacquely Campbell. Danger Assessment Website
Second Stage Shelters: Closing the Gap
A Practical Guide for Communities
Across Alberta, more than 12,000 women and children stayed in Alberta’s shelters last year. Nearly 14,500 Albertans were turned away from shelters because they were full. About half the residents in women’s shelters are children.
Second Stage shelters provide safe accommodation with supportive programs for six months or more. They give a woman the necessary time to begin her healing from the wounds of an abusive relationship, to find counseling, a job or educational opportunity and a safe home for her family. Second stage shelters are often apartment buildings with enhanced security and onsite support – and they offer essential stability for children who need to attend local schools.
This guide offers step-by-step assistance for communities that want to introduce a Second Stage shelter.
Funded by:  Second Stage Shelters: Closing the Gap
Research Trends and Implications of Practice: The State of Alberta's Children
In this report The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) investigates into the state of Alberta’s children, framed within the larger context of the Canadian environment, has confirmed our belief that international instruments are an important foundation upon which to evaluate Canada’s care for children.
The State of Alberta's Children
Powerpoint Presentation
Memorandum of Understanding
This agreement is designed to promote a positive, co-operative working relationship between the RCMP, ACS, ASGPS and the Council, to clarify roles and expectations and to facilitate communication in order to better meet the needs of victims of family violence. It is important to remember that the RCMP, ACS, ASGPS and the Council staff have a common goal; to protect victims of family violence and to prevent its recurrence.
Memorandum of Understanding
Shelters, Child & Family Services Protocol
This guide is designed for local women's shelters and Child and Family Services Authorities to assist in the development and update of their local protocols.
In regions where there are no existing protocols or where current protocols require improvement based on best practices, this guide may used.
In regions where protocols exist and do not require improvements, this guide may be used as a "check list" to ensure consistent approaches to service across the province.
It is the product of the joint working group on family violence with representatives from Alberta Council of Women's Shelters, local women's shelters, Child and Family Services Authorities and department representatives.
A Guide for Shelters and Child and Family Services Authorities
in Protocol Development
Women's Emergency Shelter Program Review
In January 2006, Alberta Children's Services initiated a review of the Women's Emergency Shelter Program. The intent of this review, completed in June 2006 was to understand the issues, strengths and opportunities facing Alberta's women's emergency shelters, and to propose recommendations to strengthen shelters, their partnerships, and the program as a whole.
Womens Emergency Shelter Program Review 2006
Premiers Roundtable on Family Violence and Bullying
Finding Solutions Together
Family violence and bullying have no place in Alberta society. It’s time for action.
That was the key message coming from acomprehensive province-wide roundtable process on family violence and bullying. The process involved a broad cross section of Albertans including victims of family violence and bullying, experts, community
organizations, Aboriginal peoples, and interested Albertans.
The result of these extensive discussions was the development of a Framework for Action. The Framework was confirmed by participants at the provincial roundtable held in May 2004. Following the roundtable, the provincial government
has reviewed the Framework and the wealth of ideas and advice received through the process. This report is designed to take the next step. It sets out key areas for action and highlights some important steps to be taken. It reinforces a clear message that solutions for preventing family violence and bullying must be developed together - by individuals committing to
positive change, by involving all members of a family in the healing process, by community people working together, and by government supporting communities to reach their goals. And it reflects our strong commitment to make the prevention of family
violence and bullying a top priority, now and in the future.
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Premiers Roundtable on Family Violence and Bullying
Finding Solutions Together |
