"Policy paper."

"October 2009."

Issued as part of the desLibris documents collection.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-89).

Executive summary -- Toward coordinated public policies -- Setting the policy framework -- Framing a national perspective : the regional consultations -- Coordinating policies : a woman-centred view -- Issues impacting women beyond shelter -- Women's poverty -- Housing and homelessness -- The legal environment -- Life in the north -- Multiple barriers : inclusion for marginalized women -- Supporting women beyond shelter -- System-wide initiatives -- Women's advocates -- Violence awareness and prevention programs and initiatives -- Education and training -- Promising practices -- Custody and access : Ontario's children's law reform act (s.24) -- Life in the north : healthy families healthy nations -- Supporting women with mental health issues: an abuse screening protocol -- Removing barriers of language and culture : family law education for women -- Adult education and outreach programs -- Education programs for young people -- Education and training programs for professionals -- Education and training programs for women at risk.

Recommendations -- Implement women's advocates in every province -- Increase women's economic security -- Increase access to housing and prevent homelessness -- Improve the legal system -- Support women in the north -- Support First Nations, Métis and Inuit women -- Support women with mental health issues -- Remove barriers to accessing shelter -- Improve access to information for newcomer women -- Support rural women -- Increase violence awareness and expand violence prevention programs -- Expand education and training programs -- Conclusion : policy coordination with women at the centre.

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