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MAWS provides information only. If you are in danger call 911. If you or someone you know is being abused, call the confidential 24/7 provincial toll-free crisis & support line at: 1-877-977-0007

Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters Inc.

MAWS is a collective association of 11 interpersonal and family violence shelters and 15 associate members.

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Impact of Provincial Shelters in Manitoba - 2022 / 2023

18774 Crisis Calls

63767 Beds Occupied

2529 Individuals Sheltered

2965 Served by Shelters

8471 Counselling Sessions

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Please see below the final report, policy brief, and practice brief from our COVID-19 IPV project with RESOLVE at the University of Manitoba….

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 2, 2023

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