The Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters (MAWS) has a message for anyone experiencing family violence during the novel coronavirus outbreak: you are not alone.
Made up of 10 provincially funded women’s shelters and 10 affiliate members, MAWS says all family violence emergency shelters remain open across Manitoba.
Deena Brock, MAWS’ provincial coordinator, said the risk of domestic abuse increases during stressful times, and the organization expects to see a surge in reports of domestic abuse as families continue to self-isolate during the pandemic. “We are getting set up on the perfect situation for abusers,” she told Global News on Tuesday. “Because people are isolated in the home and they can’t get out, (abusers) can use the