IPV support pilot project launches in Windsor [Video]

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) should soon have more support thanks to a new pilot project launching in Windsor-Essex.

The Windsor Police Service, in collaboration with Windsor Regional Hospital, Hiatus House, and Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE), are participating in the project.

“I am confident that this critical initiative will once again bring our community partners together to provide immediate and comprehensive support to victims of intimate partner violence. The rising number of IPV cases in Windsor underscores the need and urgency to do more and do better. By working collaboratively, we can ensure that victims not only receive the protection they need but also the emotional and psychological support essential for their recovery,” said police Chief Jason Bellaire.

Traditionally, police say victims have not always felt comfortable speaking openly with officers during a crisis. This initiative aims to create a connection to essential services by encouraging victims to take …