News - Domestic Violence

Changes to the Domestic Violence and Stalking Act are now in effect and will provide better access to protection orders to assist victims affected by these serious crimes.

On October 22, 2013, shortly before midnight, an RCMP detachment in the east district was contacted by the spouse of a Winnipeg police service officer to report a domestic disturbance at their residence.

Steinbach RCMP recently discovered a marijuana grow operation while investigating a domestic assault incident that occurred in the City of Steinbach.

An RCMP officer was recently arrested and charged after being allegedly involved in a domestic dispute with his common-law partner.

On February 21, 2013, at about 10pm, Spruce Plains RCMP were dispatched to a domestic dispute at a residence in Rapid City.

On February 11, 2013, Steinbach RCMP responded to a domestic dispute in the RM of La Broquerie near Marchand.

A new video demonstrates that young men have a role to play in speaking out against domestic and gender-related violence, and breaking the cycle of violence.

Ten public consultations, including one in Steinbach, will be held throughout the province starting tomorrow to gather information on how to improve prevention efforts and services for those affected by domestic violence.

On November 26, 2011, shortly after 9am, Flin Flon RCMP Detachment responded to a domestic violence complaint at a residence in the City of Flin Flon.

More help is coming for survivors of domestic violence to get on with their lives with an initiative called Moving On – Independence After Domestic Violence.