As the rate of domestic violence related assaults increases and the severity of injuries worsens, police initiatives like Operation Sherman are welcomed.
Actively pursuing compliance with DVO’s and targeting high-risk repeat offenders is a step in the right direction ✔️
But for every perpetrator there is at least one victim who needs wrap around case management and support.
Women’s shelters and specialist women’s legal services continue to stretch to meet increasing and intensifying demand for assistance.
In this context, CAWLS will continue to work with other services to shine a spotlight on the need to fund FV crisis and response services for women ✊
ℹ️ Read more about Operation Sherman here ➡️ https://ab.co/2JLp2DU