In 2021, “Getting Home Project: Overcoming barriers to housing after violence” was published by the BC Society of Transition Houses. This report discusses barriers to safe, affordable and appropriate housing for women experiencing violence in B.C. It provides community-based solutions and policy recommendations to alleviate barriers to women accessing appropriate housing after transition house, safe home or second stage housing.
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Recommendation 7: Increase public transportation options in rural and remote areas.- Increased accessibility to public transit will reduce the violence experienced by women in rural areas and also increase use of VAW services.
- Route frequency should be considering when assessing efficiency of transit routes.
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