Ontario Provincial Police are giving a snapshot of intimate partner violence in the northeast
The OPP says over 420 occurrences were investigated in April, with 121 resulting in criminal charges. Â
25 calls involved the North Bay, Mattawa and Powassan area. Â
Nipissing West OPP had 54 calls, including detachments in Cache Bay, Noelville and Sudbury. Â
Almaguin Highlands OPP in Burk’s Falls fielded 18 calls. Â
Police say victims in abusive relationships are not alone. Â
They add if you are in an abusive relationship or know someone who is, 211 is a helpline that easily connects people to the social services, programs and community supports they need. Â
The OPP says toll-free calls can also be made to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511Â where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. Â
There are 12 detachment groups within the North East region with the following calls break down:
– Almaguin Highlands (Burk’s Falls) – 18
– East Algoma (Elliot Lake, Thessalon, Blind River) – 52
– James Bay (Kapuskasing, Hearst, Cochrane, Moosonee) – 88
– Kirkland Lake – 39
– Manitoulin (Little Current, Gore Bay, Espanola) – 33
– Nipissing West (Sudbury, Noelville, Cache Bay) – 54
– North Bay (North Bay, Mattawa, Powassan) – 25
– South Porcupine (South Porcupine, Iroquois Falls) – 15
– Sault Ste Marie – 21
– Superior East (Wawa, Chapleau, Hornepayne, White River, Foleyet) – 25
– Temiskaming (New Liskeard, Englehart, Temagami) – 35
– West Parry Sound – 19