C.A.W.E.S., Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter, Red Deer, Alberta

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Since the age of 16, 51% of Canadian Women report having experienced at
least one incident of physical or sexual violence.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Accommodation and Basic Emergency Services

Safe, secure, emergency accommodation is provided in a respectful and confidential manner for a maximum stay of 21 days (unless extenuating circumstances) with a licensed occupancy of 36 beds. All services are free. No woman and/or her children will be refused service based on age, sex, race, religion, sexual preference, cultural background or financial status. Food, personal items, non-prescription drugs, and transportation are also provided.

Crisis Intervention and Counseling

Crisis intervention, counseling, support and education is available:

In-House: To residents 24 hrs/day seven days/week;

By Phone: 24 hrs/day, seven days/week by calling the shelter or through the toll-free province wide crisis line;

Walk-Ins: By appointment.

Child Support Program

A safe, nurturing environment is provided for children to:

Allow them to share their distress and pain in a trusting atmosphere;

Encourage them to learn healthy and appropriate behavior;

Assist them in developing positive self-esteem;

Gather awareness about domestic/family violence.

Programming is consistent with age/developmental level and includes:

Group support for children in-house;
One-on-one time to assist/support moms with their parental role;
Recreational opportunities;
Child-care while moms are attending appointments.

Outreach and Follow Up

Our Outreach worker provides information, referals, and support to women affected by domestic violence in Red Deer and surrounding rural communities. Clients may or may not have stayed in the shelter. This program provides essential support and information.

REFERRALS

Information / Referrals

Information and referrals are provided to residents, women who phone or come for walk-in services - in response to the individual’s needs. Referrals are also made to relevant departments/agencies and to establish ongoing support systems in the community prior to departure.

Community Agency Services Available at C.A.W.E.S. The following agencies provide services within the shelter on a weekly/monthly basis:

Women’s Outreach – Twice weekly
David Thompson Health Region (Public Health Nurses) – Twice monthly
Native Friendship Centre - Weekly
Infant Pre-school Wellness Program - Weekly
F.A.S.D. Community Partnership Outreach Project – Monthly

Partnerships / Programs Administered by C.A.W.E.S. Domestic Violence Court Case Coordination Project

This project is managed by a group consisting of R.C.M.P., Crown, Community Corrections, Children’s Services, Women’s Outreach, Crisis Centre and the Shelter. The project provides court case coordination for domestic violence cases reaching docket court and works to enhance victim input and involvement in the court process, increase offender accountability and enhance outcomes for domestic violence cases. The group also manages the Domestic Violence Support Coordinator project through Women’s Outreach.

Partner Safety Check Program

In collaboration with Jim Freeman Group Psychotherapist Ltd., the shelter provides Partner Safety Checks for partners of Court mandated men attending the Batterer’s Treatment program.

R.C.M.P. Domestic Violence Social Work Project

This project is a partnership between the Women’s Shelter and the Red Deer R.C.M.P. The Social Work position works as part of the Domestic Violence Unit of the R.C.M.P. to provide additional services to victims of Domestic Violence.

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