The rise of violence in Canada’s public libraries

Public libraries in Canada are dealing with an increase in violence from harassment to verbal and even physical assaults.

The spike started about five years, and it has grown worse because of the pandemic. Experts blame deep cuts to social services, leaving many vulnerable people with nowhere to turn for support.

While only a fraction of the visits ever turn violent, libraries are grappling with how to provide services and support for its visitors with complex needs.

As Melissa Ridgen reports for The New Reality, libraries across Canada are responding to the ever-evolving needs of their clients and keeping branches a safe space.

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