Domestic abuse shelters in Saskatchewan routinely operate at full capacity
Women fleeing domestic violence are turning to shelters for help, but due to high demand, there’s sometimes a waiting list to get in.
The Northeast Women’s shelter in Melfort has only been opened for a year, but according to executive director Louise Schweitzer, they’re usually at full capacity.
“I know that we have people phoning every day to see if we have space,” she said.
According to Schweitzer, each year the shelter takes in 68 women and 133 children who are going through extremely difficult times. Sometimes, women are placed on a waiting list because there’s not enough room.