Nova Scotia sees five deaths due to domestic violence, prompting calls for better support funding.

In Nova Scotia, a series of domestic violence-related deaths since September, including four women and a man, have sparked calls for improved funding and resources for support programs. Experts like Emma Halpern from the Elizabeth Fry Society stress the need for long-term funding for victim assistance and perpetrator treatment centers, rather than relying on temporary grants. They also call for resources where women can report relationship risks without involving the police.

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