As more regional municipalities declare intimate partner violence an epidemic, the Windsor Police Service is showing its support for the move.
On July 10, Windsor city council voted unanimously to make the declaration. Since then Essex, Lakeshore and Tecumseh have followed suit.
This declaration is important, as the majority (80%) of intimate partner violence incidents are not reported to Police according to Statistics Canada,” said Cheryl Eastman, Windsor Police’s Victim Assistance Coordinator. “It is our hope by publicly recognizing IPV as an epidemic that awareness is heightened, disclosure may increase, and survivors know that help is available through various community partners.”
The Windsor Police Service works with Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County to provide on-site assistance to intimate-partner violence survivors. They are connected with community resources and assistance programs for court proceedings.
If someone requires assistance in an emergency situation, please call 911. For non-emergency inquiries, contact the Windsor Police non-emergency line at 519-258-6111; Hiatus House at 519-252-7781; or Victim Services of Windsor & Essex County at 519-723-2711.
