Crisis Centre has seen an increase in reports of domestic violence

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New research shows high levels of domestic violence and abuse

The College of The Bahamas(COB)Online International Journal of Bahamian Studies which was launched yesterday contains new research on corporal punishment, capital punishment and animal abuse in the country.

A study on the prevalence of corporal punishment, by Dr. Shane Brennen, reveals that in 62 percent of households in New Providence surveyed, children were being physically hurt as a means of...

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Government discouraging domestic travel, notes D'Aguilar

In an about-face from its initial stance of promoting domestic tourism, the government is now discouraging Bahamians from traveling, Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D'Aguilar said. When it became apparent that visitor arrivals would be slow, tourism officials touted plans in May to encourage [...]
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Ann Marie Davis advocates for stronger support for domestic abuse victims

Ann Marie Davis, the wife of Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis, said on Wednesday night that a young woman, who allegedly killed herself after suffering domestic abuse, could have been "more effectively and more swiftly" supported by authorities. Davis made the comments during a candlelight vigil for Carissa Culmer, who was found hanging in a ...
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Domestic violence complaints by Carissa led to charges

ACTING Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police investigated two domestic violence complaints from deceased Carissa Culmer last year and in both instances the suspect was charged.

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Police to establish domestic violence unit, Fernander says

The Royal Bahamas Police Force is establishing a unit to focus on domestic violence, Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said yesterday. "With respect to domestic violence, I'm not for that," Fernander said during a virtual press briefing. "I've suggested to the commissioner that, moving forward, that we identify a unit just to deal with ...
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Woman drops domestic violence case against husband

A woman on Monday dropped a domestic violence case against her husband whom she previously described as "controlling". The woman told Assistant Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain that she no longer wanted to proceed with the grievous harm case against her husband. According to her, she wanted to work on her marriage. If Swain had convicted ...
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Rolle talks of 'renewed focus' as domestic violence cases rise 19%

DOMESTIC violence cases increased by 19 percent last year compared to 2020, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle revealed yesterday.

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Victims’ Advocate and Domestic Abuse Survivor Latanya Maynard Recognized For ‘Know Your Worth’ Brand

‘Know Your Worth’, the simple phrase that Latanya Maynard has repeated as a domestic abuse survivor and victims’ advocate then turned into a brand, was recently recognized by the Black Excellence Awards Gala in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Domestic abuse victim in fear after man freed by mistake

A woman says she's living in fear after court officials released her abusive ex-boyfriend by mistake. The terrified woman told Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis that Wardick Burrows, who is supposed to be in prison, has been threatening her life. She said that she's so afraid that she had to change her address as she believed ...
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