Intimate partner violence was declared an epidemic in Peel in 2023. It is the main reason for referrals to Peel CAS, representing roughly one-third of all referrals to the agency and 58% of referrals from police.
Intimate partner violence was declared an epidemic in Peel last year, and cases continue to rise in the region. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month, and advocates want to remind people of the resources available for those who need help.Intimate partner violence was declared an epidemic in Peel Region in 2023. It is the main reason for referrals to Peel Children's Aid Society, representing roughly one-third of all referrals to the agency and 58% of referrals from police.
According to Statistics Canada, in 2022, 59 per cent of female homicides in the country were due to family violence. Services at the Safe Centre include crisis and high-risk case management, system navigation, housing assistance, multicultural services, legal support, parenting support and child welfare all under one roof.
"In 2022-2023, we were at 29 per cent and last year we increased to 36 per cent," said CEO Mary Beth Moellenkamp. Moellenkamp says Peel CAS has developed an intimate partner violence strategy to support families experiencing violence. Key elements of the strategy include building capacity across the agency, enhancing services to support survivors and engaging fathers who have perpetrated violence.
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