TELUS Talks: How isolation is affecting victims of abuse with Angela Marie MacDougall of Battered Women’s Support Services

In this episode, Tamara sits down with Angela Marie MacDougall, Executive Director at Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS), an organization that educates, advocates and supports people leaving abusive relationships. Angela describes why her team was able to prepare for an increase in calls when COVID-19 hit, how detrimental social isolation can be for those living in vulnerable situations and what we can do to help. BWSS is available at 1-855-687-1868 or bwss.org.