Findings from Statistics Canada Juristat report clearly supports the concern pertaining to the lack of gender diversity in the survey. (Statistics Canada; Juristat 85-002-XIE, Vol. 27, no. 4 ) "About 7% of women and 6% of men across the country are the victims of violence at the hands of a current or former spouse or common-law partner according to results from the 2004 GSS on Victimization" Page 2. "Annual operating costs for shelters totaled approximately $317 millions 2005/2006." Page 1. "Canada's shelters for abused women reported annual revenues of approximately $333 million for the 12 month period ending March 31. Page 8. In 2006 there were 553 shelters providing residential services to women and children..." Page2.   Womens groups receive over $500,000,000 in funding, see SOW (Status of Women Canada ). Where as, there is NO funding for men and male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence. Please Contribute Without funding this service will terminate in the near future. to contribute please make cheques payable to "Family of Men Support Society" and mail to #302, 635, 56th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0G9