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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Tuesday, August 09,2022
Distribution: All Media

Introduction of the Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse Survey

Domestic abuse is a serious issue. The Bermuda Police Service is committed to improving our response to and how we treat the issue within in our community. Along with several of our community partners, including; The Center Against Abuse and the Department of Child and Family Services, are seekin

input and active participation from you. This is your opportunity to help shape where we focus our efforts and how we deliver our services to better meet your needs.

We are starting with an anonymous survey in order to better understand the problem. The data gleaned from the survey, will guide us in how we address the subject of domestic violence and more importantly how we look after victims and help reform those responsible for committing these acts. The importance of your views cannot be understated.

The survey will go live today and run through to Wednesday 31st August 2022.  It will take the form of a number of multiple-choice questions gauging the performance of first responders such as the Bermuda Police Service, as well as our partner agencies who provide the necessary aftercare and rehabilitation where needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safelives.org  

Here's the survey link - https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=165642866893

 

Through the survey, we want to understand from residents:

1. Their understanding of domestic abuse 

2. Their awareness of domestic abuse support within the local

    area 

3. Their awareness of perpetrator support within the local area

4. Their preferred support/services if they or/and their  

     family/friends experienced domestic abuse

5. Barriers to seeking support for domestic abuse

 

This anonymous survey is being managed by “SafeLives”, a UK-based charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse for everyone.

 

Help is available.

 

In an emergency, always call the police 911 (emergency) 211 (non-emergency).

If you have experienced domestic abuse, there is help available; Centre Against Abuse (CAA) provides crisis support services to male and female adult victims (18-65) of domestic abuse and sexual assault; 292-4366 (Monday to Friday 9:30 - 5:00PM) and 441 297 8278 (24/7 Crisis Hotline).

Ageing and Disability Services (ADS) assists male and female adult victims over the age of 65. ADS can be reached Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00PM on 292-7802.

The Department of Child and Family (DCFS) supports children under the age of 18 and can be contacted on 296-7575.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

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