Waterloo Regional Police launch improved resource for victims of intimate partner violence, with new website content
Waterloo Regional Police recently launched an improved intimate partner violence (IPV) webpage in an effort to deliver critical information to those who need it as quickly as possible.
In 2021, the Police Service received 6,145 intimate partner violence calls for service and laid 3,597 charges. That is nearly 17 calls per day or one every 1.4 hours, the police said in a release.
The new webpage, www.wrps.on.ca/ipv, provides information on:
• how to seek shelter,
• tips for staying safe and creating a safety plan,
• the dangers of strangulation,
• how to make a police report,
• how to get assistance if you do not want to make a police report.
Intimate partner violence continues to be a significant issue in Waterloo Region and is one of the top 10 calls for service, police report.
“Knowing how to protect yourself and your family from intimate partner violence is essential. We hope our new webpage will provide victims with critical information that will enhance their safety and their ability to seek help and support,” said Staff Sgt. Jamie Brosseau of the Intimate Partner Violence Unit at WRPS.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing intimate partner violence, police advise you to seek help. Need help now? Contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service or Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, or 911 in an emergency.