Representatives from two coalitions in New Brunswick said in a statement Wednesday that they’re modifying all their programs and services for victims of domestic violence during COVID-19.
According to the Réseau des services pour victimes de violence du Nouveau-Brunswick (RSVVNB) and the NB South Central Transition House, and Second Stage Coalition (NBSCTHSSC), in the province, there are 15 transition houses and eight second-stage facilities who serve women, and their children, struggling with abuse and violence in their lives by providing counselling or safety planning. “We need to ensure we can follow provincial guidelines while responding to women in crisis.