Walk-in support service announced for those experiencing intimate partner violence
Posted Dec 14, 2022 04:30:00 PM.
Waterloo Regional Police have announced the addition of a walk-in support service for those experiencing intimate partner violence.
It's in partnership with The Family Violence Project.
The service will be available Tuesdays, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Carizon — located at 400 Queen Street South in Kitchener.
The goal is to provide barrier-free access for survivors of intimate partner violence seeking support and resources, such as police reporting, safety planning, family supports, access to shelter services, and counselling.
From 2016 to 2021, the Intimate Partner Violence Unit of Waterloo Regional Police conducted over 9,500 investigations and laid over 19,000 charges.
“As a founding member of the Family Violence Project, the Police Service remains committed to supporting survivors of intimate partner violence and their families, as well as holding offenders accountable. Intimate partner violence has no place in our community,” Staff Sergeant Jamie Brosseau of the unit explained in a news release.
“We hope this new initiative will help more victims come forward and get the support they need,” Brosseau added.
More information on The Family Violence Project can be found here.
