Domestic Abuse

• Intimate partner violence an ‘epidemic’ in Canada, say experts

  Forty-six per cent of solved homicides of women and girls were perpetrated by an intimate partner, compared to just six per cent of solved homicides of men and boys.

  Crime

  Feb 13
  
• Peterborough man charged with attempted murder in domestic incident: police

  Peterborough police officers on Jan. 6 responded to a disturbance at a residence where they found a 70-year-old woman with injuries. A 69-year-old man was arrested at another home.

  Crime

  Jan 8
  
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• Peterborough police make pair of domestic assault arrests on weekend

  Both incidents early Dec. 30 involved a man who allegedly assaulted his partner. In one incident the victim was taken to hospital for her injuries.

  Crime

  Jan 3
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• Trent Hills teen arrested on sexual assault charges: Northumberland OPP

  OPP say a nearly three-week long intimate partner violence investigation in December 2023 led to the arrest of a 17-year-old on Jan. 1, 2024.

  Crime

  Jan 3
• Give Me Shelter: Alberta woman who fled abusive marriage now helps others at WIN House

  As the 20th annual Give Me Shelter campaign begins, a woman who fled violence and now works at an Edmonton shelter is sharing her story in hopes it'll help others break free.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2023
• City of Peterborough declares intimate partner violence an epidemic

  Prior to council's approval, the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and YWCA addressed the high number of Peterborough-area victims who don't report gender-based violence to police.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2023
• 20th annual Give Me Shelter campaign begins amid grim Alberta domestic violence statistics

  For two decades, our Global News Give Me Shelter campaign has been collecting donations to make the season brighter for Alberta women and children fleeing domestic violence.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2023
• Alberta domestic abuse shelters report 10-year high in number of calls for help

  The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters data showed a 10-year high in reports of forced sex and strangulation, which it says increases the risk of being killed by 750 per cent.

  Crime

  Nov 27, 2023
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• A new bill wants to criminalize ‘coercive’ conduct in Canada. What is it?

  Controlling or coercive behaviour between partners is being explored as a criminal offense in Canada amid growing conversations and awareness of domestic abuse.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
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• Regina domestic violence survivor shares story to raise awareness

  Freedom Lerat is a survivor of domestic violence who now lives a worriless life with her four children free from abuse that held her captive for years.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023