Safe Home: series shines light on domestic abuse and housing affordability

The housing crisis has affected every aspect of life in Vancouver and for many women in abusive relationships, their situation is made far worse by it. In Safe Home, CBC Vancouver takes an in-depth look at Vancouver's housing crisis and how a shortage of social housing has put women fleeing abuse at risk.

This province wide series can be heard on The Early Edition at 7:10 a.m. PT starting November 12 as well as local morning radio shows across the province. You can also watch for coverage on CBC Vancouver News at 6 weekdays and read stories online at cbc.ca/bc.

Tune in for thought provoking discussions with the families in trouble as well as in-depth conversations on possible solutions with front-line staff, nonprofits and government.