The city’s newly proposed shelter safety action plan aims to address the alarming 280% increase in violence in Toronto's shelters over the past decade.
Coun. Alejandra Bravo emphasized the plan's focus on "system-wide oversight" which aims to connect shelter clients with urgent healthcare and support services.
The report from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health highlighted a staggering 283% rise in interpersonal violence in shelters, revealing deeper systemic issues.
Factors contributing to increased violence include overcrowding, policy restrictions affecting privacy, and the mental health crises exacerbated by the pandemic.
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