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Cops Say Alberta's Tanking Economy Is to Blame for Spike in Domestic Violence
At a press conference this week called specifically to draw attention to the problem, Calgary police stressed that unemployment is not a direct cause of domestic violence and that "in no way does it excuse it."
NDP Promises $40M for Women’s Shelters After Mulcair Scuttles Debate on Women’s Issues
Money for the Shelter Enhancement Program would help create or renovate 2,100 spaces and shelters, the NDP says.
Teen Pregnancy Rates Are Falling—Now We Need to Work on Our Attitudes Towards Young Mothers
Telling young mothers that they've "ruined" their lives can become a self-fulfilling prophecy when abuse from strangers makes it frightening to even leave the house.
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