Resources & Publications

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

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.

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

YWCA 2010 Impact Report

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