The Halton Police has unveiled a new Intimate Partner Violence memorial at the Halton Police Headquarters.
It is in partnership with Halton Women’s Place, and honours and recognizes victims of intimate partner violence. It also aims to increase awareness of the impacts of intimate partner violence in our community.
The memorial is inscribed with the following:
We honour and mourn all those whose lives have been tragically taken as a result of Intimate Partner Violence.
We stand in solidarity with those who still experience abuse in their homes, and we work diligently to create meaningful change to end violence.
We acknowledge the men who pledge not to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
We support a society that educates children and youth about their inherent right to live a life free of violence and fear.
A collaboration between the Halton Regional Police Service, the Halton Regional Police Services Board and Halton Women’s Place.
“Because A Life Without Violence Is The Only Life To Live”
November 2nd, 2020
Halton Police Chief Stephen J. Tanner says they want to make Halton residents feel as safe as possible, even in their own homes.
“Today’s intimate partner violence memorial dedication serves as a reaffirmation of the Halton Regional Police Service’s commitment to work alongside our partners to ensure that Halton region is a place where every person has the right to feel safe in their homes and supported by their community. Intimate partner violence continues to claim far too many victims, and only through working together will we be able to lessen its impact.”
In 2019, the HRPS responded to 3326 Intimate Partner Violence calls, resulting in 781 arrests and 1468 charges. To date, in 2020, the HRPS has responded to 3003 calls, resulting in 736 arrests and 1623 arrests.
Every person has the right to feel safe in our community.
The following is a list of valuable support services and resources in Halton Region for victims of intimate partner violence and/or sexual violence:
- Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777
- Halton Women’s Place 905-878-8555 (north) or 905-332-7892 (24-hour crisis line)
- Halton Children’s Aid Society 905-333-4441 or 1-866-607-5437
- Nina’s Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880
- Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line)
You can find a video of the unveiling here.
