Difference between revisions of "Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4:XII)"

If the alleged abuser cannot be removed from the home, the victim may need temporary shelter. Older and senior women at risk of violence may be admitted to women’s transition houses if space is available. Ama House in South Surrey/White Rock is a specialized transition house for older and senior women at risk of violence. See '''Chapter 22: Referrals''' for transition house phone numbers. Some houses do not have a one-week maximum stay, although all stays at transition houses are typically no longer than 30 days. If all of the local transition houses are full, Battered Women’s Support Services (telephone: (604) 687-1867) can sometimes locate alternative shelter.  After Hours Services (see '''Chapter 22: Referrals''') can also provide assistance and can refer elderly men to temporary shelter or housing.