A domestic assault case has the Halton Police warning residents of intimate partner violence.
A woman had called the Halton Women’s Place 24/7 crisis line saying that she didn’t feel safe at home. The shelter contacted the Halton Police saying that the call had ended abruptly. When officers arrived on scene, they found the woman near the residence with her children.
According to the report, the woman had been pushed to the floor and assaulted by her male partner. It adds that there had been a history of assault, including one case that sent the woman to the hospital.
The man was arrested and charged with Assault, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Assault with a Weapon. He was transported to Central Lock Up. The Halton Police adds that the allegations still have not been proven in court.
The woman was referred to the Halton Regional Police Service Intimate Partner Violence Victim Coordinator. They worked with the victim to establish measures to increase her safety through a safety plan.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, reach out. Victims of intimate partner violence or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact the Halton Regional Police Service. 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)
- Thrive Counselling 905-637-5256 or 905-845-3811
Shelters across Halton are still open at this time and Halton Women’s Place continues to offer services. Shelters have taken precautions related to COVID-19 to ensure that no one is forced to choose between their safety and their health. Help is available.
