Resources & Publications
Welcome to YW Calgary’s Resource Centre! Here you will find the latest reports and publications available.
Reports:
This report, spanning April 2023 to March 2024, showcases the transformative work of ten Calgary organizations, addressing both the immediate effects and underlying causes of domestic abuse and violence.
Letters:
YWCAs of Alberta 2020-2021 Pre-Budget Submission
YWCAs of Alberta Economic Recovery Strategy
YWCAs of Alberta Community and Social Services Budget and Red Tape Reduction Submission
YWCA 2019 Budget & Red Tape Reduction Submission
Letter Response to Budget Submission 2019 – Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women
Letter Response to Budget Submission 2019 – Senior and Housing
Letter Response to Budget Submission 2019 – Justice and Solicitor General
Letter Response to Budget Submission 2019 – Health and Addiction
Letter Response to Budget Submission 2019 – Community and Social Services
YW Calgary Policies:
YW Calgary’s Workplace Violence & Harassment Policy
YW Calgary’s Health and Safety Policy – October 2021
YW Calgary’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy – May 2021
Case studies and other resources:
YW Domestic Violence Prevention Toolkit – 2021
YW Healthy Relationships Toolkit – 2021
YW Calgary Practice Framework – 2022
YW requests references be appropriately credited and that you make visible note of the source using the following message: Used with permission from YWCA Calgary: Practice Framework, 2022
YW Evaluation Framework (2018)
YW requests references be appropriately credited and that you make visible note of the source using the following message: Used with permission from YWCA Calgary: Evaluation Framework, 2018
The Shelter 2.0 discussion paper proposes a new paradigm for women’s shelter operations, focusing on shelter objectives, service models, policies and practices.
Background Report for Shelter 2.0 (2018)
The Shelter 2.0 discussion paper proposes a new paradigm for women’s shelter operations, focusing on shelter objectives, service models, policies and practices.
Surviving to Thriving: Assessing the Needs of Vulnerable Women – A YW research report discussing the needs of women in our community, current policies and future recommendations
Social Return on Investment Case Study – Vermilion Energy/YW Education and Employment Resource Centre
Social Return on Investment Case Study – COMPASS Program
A Place to Rest – Research Report Examining the Role of Transitional Housing in Ending Homelessness for Women
YWCA 2009 Impact Report: Written by Christine Hall, Sarah Fotheringham and Cynthia Wild, members of the Quality Assurance team at the YWCA Calgary
YWCA 2008 Services Summary Report: The Issues, Facts & Successes; Prepared by Christine Hall and Sarah Fotheringham, Sept. 2009