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Better options are needed for people in abusive relationships, a women’s advocate says in the wake of a woman’s murder

Police reviewed their procedures for domestic abuse and how they work with other agencies in the wake of the fatal stabbing of Morissa Moniz

Lisa Persaud has her sights set on helping women in Bermuda who are stuck. She named the Liam Carter Persaud Foundation after her son. Its aim is to help survivors of domestic violence and single parents. Q: What is the LCP Foundation? A: The LC...

Reducing violent and serious crime as well as road casualties will continue to be top priorities for the Bermuda Police Service, its leader said. Darrin Simons added that improving the organisation’s response to domestic abuse reports and building co...

A charity has called on the community to help to put an end to domestic abuse and sexual assault in recognition of a global movement. Around the world, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is observed between the Elimination of Violence ...

Bermuda must have a co-ordinated plan for the “prevention, intervention and reintegration“ of violent offenders, the Minister of National Security told MPs on Friday. Michael Weeks was providing an update on a recent two-day community violence preven...

Police, child protection workers and health professionals are expected to be among those who will come together to devise action plans for people affected by domestic violence. Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, highlighte...

Infants are to be given the chance for a better start in life through a government programme that will map the gaps, disparities and inequalities in child services. The First 1,000 Days initiative was unveiled in Friday’s Throne Speech and is designe...

A man who admitted threatening to kill the mother of his child was sentenced to 12 months’ probation yesterday. Michael Albouy, 52, from Pembroke, pleaded guilty to the offence on August 23, when social inquiry and mental health reports for him were...

Bermuda has witnessed a dramatic rise in cases of domestic abuse in recent years, according to a government minister. The claim has been backed up by the charity Centre Against Abuse, which reported “a sharp increase in domestic abuse reports” up to ...

People interested in promoting gender equality in Bermuda can apply to be on the new gender affairs council. Tinee Furbert, the Minister of social development and seniors, said members of the council will be tasked with find ways to reduce domestic...

An outreach survey has been launched by the Bermuda Police Service to help to “shape and focus” how it deals with domestic abuse. People are being urged to tell of their experiences to enable officers to better handle the situation in a more “empathe...