Andrea Glickman

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre increases safe spaces for women

Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer  The COVID-19 pandemic has limited women’s access to shelter and increased their potential for abuse. Further, physical distancing to reduce COVID-19 transmission has led to isolation and restricted support for victims of abuse. As a result, Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre board member Andrea Glickman said the COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in gender-based violence and overdoses. To mitigate these effects, the DEWC has plans to increase services and accommodate more women.  Currently, their drop-in centre operates from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on most days. The DEWC also has a 24-hour emergency shelter. All women (cis…

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