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The CENTRAL Hub Model: Strategies and Innovations Used by Rural Women’s Shelters in Canada to Strengthen Service Delivery and Support Women

Tara Mantler, Kimberley T. Jackson, Marilyn Ford‐Gilboe · 2018

Summary. Rural women's shelters in Canada adopted a Hub Model combining community education, networking, technology, and resourceful leadership to improve service delivery for women experiencing intimate partner violence. The model successfully addressed challenges unique to rural areas where services differ significantly from urban shelters. Five innovative shelters demonstrated how this integrated approach strengthens support for the 25-30% of Canadian women affected by intimate partner violence.

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Mantler, T., Jackson, K. T., & Ford‐Gilboe, M.. (2018). The CENTRAL Hub Model: Strategies and Innovations Used by Rural Women’s Shelters in Canada to Strengthen Service Delivery and Support Women.

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Canada
Regions
North America
Categories
innovation-networks, policy
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2026-04-28