Abbotsford police use Valentine s Day to highlight rise in domestic violence
In 2020, Abbotsford police responded to 1,376 calls related to domestic violence. In Vancouver, police say calls from March to May alone rose 12 per cent compared to the same time last year.
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Posted: Feb 07, 2021 7:37 PM PT | Last Updated: February 8
This Valentine s Day, police in Abbotsford, B.C., are encouraging victims of domestic violence to seek help. (Shutterstock)
A new campaign from police in Abbotsford, B.C. timed to coincide with Valentine s Day is encouraging victims of domestic violence to speak out and seek help.
Domestic violence can include physical, verbal or sexual abuse between people in a relationship, and Lisa Faria, a detective with the Abbotsford Police Department s Domestic Violence Unit, says it can also present in same sex and youth couples.
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BENNINGTON â For those looking for a twist on traditional Valentineâs Day gifts, artist Rhonda Ratray has come to the rescue.
The talented printmaker has created five sets of handmade Valentineâs Day cards, which can be bought at (or shipped from) The Bennington Museum. The cards feature puns and funny pick-up lines that are assured to get a laugh.
Ratray has been making cards for over 10 years. She said she makes them for her friends and family, who get a good laugh out of the cheesy pick-up lines.
âIt was a lot of fun just coming up with a way to play the words on the theme,â said Ratray.
heart-shaped crafts. This year, show them some extra love with one of these fun Valentine’s Day gifts for kids.
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