WINNIPEG — After three high profile domestic homicides, police are urging people to seek help if they are in an abusive relationship,
“Domestics is our number one call for service,” said Winnipeg Police Deputy Chief Danny Smyth.
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Every year police in the city respond to roughly 14,000 domestic dispute calls and of those only 2,000 result in charges.
If you, or someone you know, is in a violent relationship and need help, here are some local resources.
– Call 911 for immediate help if you are in danger or fear for your safety.
– Call 1-877-977-0007 for the Manitoba government’s 24-hour domestic violence information/crisis line.
– Call 1-204-615-0311 for the Willow Place Shelter crisis line.
– Call 1-204-786-8686 for the Klinic Crisis Line.
– Visit The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre’s website.
– Visit The Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters website
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