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CRISIS SHELTER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Sociology of the Family
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- violence against women shelter
1, record 1, English, violence%20against%20women%20shelter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Violence against women shelters [are] facilities providing temporary shelter to single women or women with children fleeing domestic abuse. They may function in either a crisis capacity or as transitional or second-stage housing. 2, record 1, English, - violence%20against%20women%20shelter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Sociologie de la famille
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- refuge pour femmes victimes de violence
1, record 1, French, refuge%20pour%20femmes%20victimes%20de%20violence
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- refuge pour les femmes victimes de violence 2, record 1, French, refuge%20pour%20les%20femmes%20victimes%20de%20violence
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] refuges pour femmes victimes de violence [sont des] installations offrant un hébergement temporaire à des femmes seules ou avec des enfants qui fuient une situation de violence familiale. Elles peuvent prendre la forme de refuges d'urgence ou encore de logements de transition ou de maisons de seconde étape. 3, record 1, French, - refuge%20pour%20femmes%20victimes%20de%20violence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-07-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Real Estate
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Harmony House
1, record 2, English, Harmony%20House
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Harmony House is a second stage shelter for women and their children who are survivors of violence. We provide a transition period from crisis shelter services to independent living in the community. At Harmony House we provide safe, affordable housing for up to a year, along with a programme of individual and group support, accompaniment, advocacy and referral. Harmony House promotes the creation of a world where women and their children are safe and free from all forms of violence and oppression. 1, record 2, English, - Harmony%20House
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Immobilier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Harmony House
1, record 2, French, Harmony%20House
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Tourism
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Travellers' Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto
1, record 3, English, Travellers%27%20Aid%20Society%20of%20Metropolitan%20Toronto
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objective of this organization, which is established in Toronto, Ontario, is to provide a base of needed information for travellers as well as shelter and other help in crisis situations. 1, record 3, English, - Travellers%27%20Aid%20Society%20of%20Metropolitan%20Toronto
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Metropolitan Toronto Travellers' Aid Society
- Society for Travellers' Aid of Metropolitan Toronto
- Metropolitan Toronto Society for Travellers' Aid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Tourisme
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Travellers' Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto
1, record 3, French, Travellers%27%20Aid%20Society%20of%20Metropolitan%20Toronto
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Toronto (Ontario). 1, record 3, French, - Travellers%27%20Aid%20Society%20of%20Metropolitan%20Toronto
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Société pour l'aide aux voyageurs du Toronto métropolitain
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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