Too broke to leave: Alberta domestic abuse victims trapped by rising cost of living
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Domestic abuse victims in Alberta are struggling to leave their situations due to the rising cost of living. Since 2019, the costs of gas, groceries, and housing have increased by more than 30 per cent. During this same period, visits to food banks have risen by 134 per cent.
The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters said since 2019, the cost of housing, groceries and gas have all grown more than 30 per cent while food bank visits are up by 134 per cent.