Critical choices : rural women, violence and homelessness : a local research study to examine factors influencing rural women, with a focus on indigenous women, to stay in or leave their communities when fleeing violence and facing homelessness and the supports they require

Wickham, Molly (author.). Canadian Electronic Library (Firm), (distributor.). Coherent Digital (Firm) (Added Author). Northern Society for Domestic Peace, (publisher.).

Summary: The objective of this research project is to provide communities with information regarding the experience of women, particularly Indigenous women, fleeing violence and facing homelessness in rural or remote communities; to identify existing supports for women in rural communities; identify factors that contribute to women's decision to leave or stay in their communities; and identify the nature of the supports needed for women to successfully migrate or live in their home communities.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 electronic text (64 pages).
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Computer data.
Publisher: Smithers, British Columbia : Northern Society for Domestic Peace, 2013.
Distributor: Ottawa, Ontario : Canadian Electronic Library, 2014.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:january.23 Issued as part of the desLibris documents collection. Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-41).
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Crisis: violence and homelessness in the rural north -- Overiew of existing services -- Crisis response services -- Sustained support: healing, housing, and relationships -- Breaking the cycle: education and awareness -- Building on strengths -- Bibliography -- Appendices.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by Canada Commons.