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OTTAWA 鈥?A study on shelters helping survivors of domestic violence become independent says a lack of funding is getting in the way of providing programs and retaining quality staff.The study authors say many organizations, known as second-stage shelters, often have to fundraise to cover the cost of their operations and pay employee salaries.Wages in the sector are low, leading to high turnover rates, with staff often leaving for government jobs. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The report from Women Shelters Canada calls for more funding to help increase the number of second-stage shelters, particularly in rural, remot
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