Oct 2025

When the System Hurts, Nurses Step Up

The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE), a vital provider of trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual violence, is facing service reductions after losing a $1.8 million provincial grant that had dramatically reduced counselling wait times from 18 months to three. Despite the Alberta government maintaining that base funding remains stable, SACE reports receiving less than expected and has begun laying off staff, putting survivors at risk of delayed access to care.

For community health nurses, these cuts mean longer waitlists, heavier caseloads, and greater emotional strain as they support survivors without adequate community resources.

Click HERE for the new spotlight on Trauma-Informed Responses to Funding Cuts for Sexual Violence Programs