Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges - Leveraging Technology for Domestic

PAGE 2 Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges Understanding Domestic Violence From National Trends to Local Realities in Calgary and Surrounding Treaty 7 According to Statistics Canada (2023), the rates of police- Here in Alberta, there has been an increase in reports of family reported family violence and intimate partner violence have violence and intimate partner violence from 2014 to 2022, sho. [...] Capacity and Intersectionality and Funding Challenges Policy Implications One of the foremost barriers in domestic violence support Accounting for equity, diversity, and inclusion, shelters within services is the persistent struggle with capacity and funding Calgary have done an exceptional job in accounting for the constraints. [...] From the challenges faced by safeguard against the potential hindrance posed by man- immigrant women due to immigration policies to the limited datory reporting laws to the capacity of intimate partner availability of culturally and religiously appropriate shelter violence survivors to solicit and access requisite support. [...] PAGE 7 Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges How The Domestic Violence Sector in Calgary Can Streamline Service Provision With ShelterLink The Potential of Technology in Domestic Violence Support The integration of technology in the domestic violence sector is not only about resource management but also about empowering survivors and providing them with accessible information and support. [...] PAGE 11 Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges Directions for Future Research This paper lays the foundation for exploring how technology can bolster support for domestic violence survivors in Calgary and the broader Treaty 7 region, while also deepening our understanding of the multifaceted nature of domestic violence and the systemic hurdles survivors face.