Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. To commemorate this day, the Community Safety and Well-being Plan’s Family Violence Action Table is launching the 2024 ‘Break The Silence’ awareness campaign aimed at survivors of family and intimate partner violence (FIPV), bystanders and the general public.
Family and intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence is any pattern of behaviour that’s used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. It includes all physical, sexual, emotional, economic, and psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.
Intimate partner violence is an epidemic in Peel
It’s a widespread and growing public health concern and instances of violence are also more severe. Violence and abuse can lead to poor physical and mental health, serious injuries and even homicide. On June 22, 2023 Peel Region Council declared intimate partner violence epidemic in Peel
In 2023, Peel police responded to just over 16,000 incidents of family and intimate partner violence. That’s 44 disputes every day or almost 2 every hour. That’s just what gets reported as most incidents are not reported.
Break the silence
Let’s continue the conversation about family and intimate partner violence and work together to stop violence and abuse in all forms.
Help is available
- Embrave
1-855-676-8515 - Victim Services of Peel
905-568-1068 - Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services
905-951-3838 - Family Transition Place
1-800-265-9178 - Call text or chat 211
If it’s an emergency call 911 immediately.