Saskatchewan RCMP experienced increased rates of reported intimate partner violence (IPV) and family violence in 2023.
Saskatchewan RCMP stats show rates of IPV were 813 per 100,000 population. Family violence rates were 890 per 100,000 population in 2023. This compares to 2023 provincial rates of 710 and 741 per 100,000 population, for intimate partner and family violence.
According to an Oct. 24, 2024 release from the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics, 2023 saw increased rates of both types of violence across the country.
IPV includes physical or sexual assault, harassment, uttering threats and other types of violence by a current/former spouse etc.
Family violence includes violence by a spouse, violence by a parent, step-parent, sibling, child, or other family relationship.
RCMP stats also indicate calls for police service to intimate partner and family violence incidents increased by 13 per cent over the past five years across Sask. Regional increased 19 per cent in Central District, 14 per cent in North District, and 7 per cent in South District over the same period.
RCMP domestic violence coordinators such as Sgt. Stewart specialize in intimate partner and family violence investigation, offender risk assessment and victim safety planning. Coordinators support police officers responding to calls for service and oversee requests made under Clare’s Law. This allows police to disclose information about a person’s domestic violence history to someone who may be at risk.
“Saskatchewan RCMP, together with our community partners, has an important role to play in educating the public about intimate partner violence and supporting victim safety,” said Stewart.
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