Kabaeshiwim Respite – Women’s Shelter, The Women’s Centre Grey Bruce Inc. and Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey will provide:

Immediate telephone support and information through 24-hour crisis lines,

• Risk assessments, including screening for human trafficking,

• Safety planning,

• Individual counselling,

• Advocacy,

• Accompaniments,

• Assistance with housing, legal, financial and custody matters,

• Development of transition plans,

• Education and training,

• Appropriate referrals, including to V/WAP when a charge has been laid.

• Emergency shelter at all three shelter locations for women and their children (if the shelter of the woman’s choice is full, assistance in making alternative emergency shelter arrangements),

• Report as per ‘duty to report’ according to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and work with local Child and Family Services (BGCFS), to ensure that assessment and possible treatment for a child victim is attained as soon as possible,

• Link women and their children living in rural Grey and Bruce counties to municipal and county rural support services, and/or link victims and their children to appropriate rural support services.

• Use a trauma and violence informed approach with all victims of sexual and domestic violence that includes: a focus on victim safety, establishing trust, using a sensitive, compassionate and non judgmental approach that demonstrates caring and understanding, and consideration of the impact of trauma on memory and the behavior of victims. Additional information under Trauma Informed Response.

• Refer to the Grey Bruce Situation Table for rapid mobilization of resources and service connections to meet the immediate needs of individuals and families experiencing acutely elevated levels of risk