Family Violence

The Government of Saskatchewan is working in partnership with communities, families and individuals to foster family relationships free of violence and abuse. Community groups, organizations and government are working at the community level as well as at the provincial level to address systemic issues that contribute to family violence. For more information, contact STOPS (Saskatchewan Towards Offering Partnership Solutions to Violence) in Regina at (306)787-3835 or the web site: www.stopstoviolence.com. (See also the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence.)

The Ministry of Social Services funds ten women's shelters in Saskatchewan that provide emergency accommodation and support for women and their children who are leaving abusive and violent circumstances. These shelters are located in Moose Jaw, Swift Current, North Battleford, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Yorkton and Regina.

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) funds shelters in Meadow Lake, Yorkton and Fort Qu'Appelle. A shelter in La Ronge is co-funded by Social Services and INAC.

Family violence outreach services funded through the Ministry of Social Services assist women and their children who need help in accessing a shelter or other services. Sexual assault services provide crisis intervention, support and counseling to victims of sexual assault.

Listed below are services funded by the Ministry of Social Services and delivered through community-based organizations.