Resources & Publications
Welcome to YW Calgary’s Resource Centre! Here you will find the latest reports and publications available.
Reports:
This report highlights the vital work of Calgary and area domestic violence shelters throughout 2024–2025, demonstrating how they continue to provide safety, support, and hope, while advancing collaboration and innovation to prevent violence and foster lasting stability for survivors and their families.
Joint Shelter Report – 2024
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 Privacy Program and Policy
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 Calgary Website Redevelopment RFP – 2025
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