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The Edmonton Police Service Domestic Offender Crimes Section is committed to providing investigative and intervention services in select cases where victims are assessed as high risk for serious violence or where offenders are deemed at high risk to re-offend.
Intervention includes further investigation of complex cases or issues not identified in the original file, developing a comprehensive safety plan with the victim, and proactively working with the victim and community agencies to:
- End the violence;
- Help the parties involved make appropriate changes in their lives;
- Work with patrol members in developing appropriate responses to cases of domestic violence.
Your Safety Is Important
Create a safety plan for you and your children by talking with a professional such as shelter staff, victim's services, community family violence centres, police. Be sure to involve your children in safety planning such as locations for meeting and hiding places, escape routes, code words, etc. Teach them how to call 911, give your address and how to leave the phone line open.
Involve others (friends, family, neighbours, and co-workers) for support and keep a safety pack (money, clothes, phone, keys, I.D.) somewhere safe where you can access in an emergency.
Violence Is A Crime
It is against the law for a person to assault another person, regardless of their relationship. Family violence may include some or all the following behaviours:
- Physical abuse.
- Emotional & psychological abuse.
- Criminal harassment/stalking.
- Sexual Abuse; and/or
- Threats to harm you, your children, family, pets, or property.
- Economic Abuse
You Are Not Alone
You do not deserve to be abused, it is not your fault, and you are NOT responsible for the actions of others.
Police and other community resources listed on this page can provide you with help, guidance, and support.
If your address changes, make sure you update police so they can contact you about court dates.
Below is more information on resources and key information you should know if you are in a cycle of domestic violence.